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FLEX I/O ControlNet Adapter, Redundant Media 1794-ACNR15

Rockwell lifecycle statusEnd of Life – discontinuation date announced by Rockwell: 22/10/2026 (read on 26 October 2026)
Replacement5094-AENTR — named by Rockwell Automation

The lifecycle page names no catalog number (Engineering Replacement). FLEX 5000 has EtherNet/IP adapters only, so the ControlNet network must first move to EtherNet/IP (CNET-RM001A p.18, 21–27), then 5094-AENTR or 5094-AEN2TR is used (5094-RM001A p.14).

Key data

NetworkControlNet 5 Mbps; redundant media
CableRG-6 quad shield 1786-RG6 or 1786-RG6F/A
Max modules8
Power supply24 V DC nominal, 19.2…31.2 V DC
Operating temperature-20…+55 °C
Replacement categoryEngineering Replacement (lifecycle page names no catalog number)
Migration pathMigrate ControlNet to EtherNet/IP (see CNET-RM001A p.18, 21–27), then use 5094-AENTR or 5094-AEN2TR (5094-RM001A p.14)
FLEX 5000 requirementsController needs an EtherNet/IP module (e.g. 1756-EN2TR); ControlLogix 5580 / CompactLogix 5380 / 5480; Logix Designer v31 or later (5094-RM001A p.26–27)

Lifecycle status changes over time: confirm the current status on the Rockwell product page or in the Product Compatibility and Download Center before ordering.

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Other catalog numbers in this family: FLEX I/O (1794)

1794-AENT 1794-ACN15 1794-OE4 1794-IE8H 1794-OE8H

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