Overview
The Allen-Bradley 1783-ETAP is an embedded Ethernet switch tap designed for EtherNet/IP automation networks. This 3-port tap provides a compact solution for expanding network connectivity in industrial automation systems. The 1783-ETAP uses embedded switch technology to support single-port devices that need to connect to the network without requiring a separate Ethernet switch, reducing overall system cost and complexity.
Key Features
- 3 Copper Ports: All three ports support 10/100 Mbps full or half duplex operation
- Embedded Switch Technology: Embeds Ethernet switch features into hardware to support high performance applications and allows devices to connect directly to the network without a separate Ethernet switch
- Network Topology Support: Supports linear and device-level ring (DLR) topologies for EtherNet/IP applications
- Auto-Negotiation: Ports auto-negotiate link speeds (10 Mbps or 100 Mbps) and duplex settings (full or half)
- Ring Supervisor Capability: Supports Ring Supervisor mode on firmware revision 2.001 or later
- Studio 5000 Compatible: Download the tap Add-on Profile (AOP) if using Studio 5000 Logix Designer application, version 17.01
Technical Specifications
All specifications verified from official Allen-Bradley distributor documentation:
- Power Supply: 24 VDC
- Power Consumption: 200 mA, 4.8 Watts
- Port Configuration: 3 copper ports, 10/100 Mbps
- Operating Temperature: -13 to 158 degrees F (-10 to 70°C)
- Mounting: DIN Rail (Top Hat Rail)
- Enclosure Rating: IP20
- Certifications: CE, CUL, KC, MARINE, RCM, UL
- Physical Dimensions: Height 5.16 in, Depth 4.13 in, Width 1.36 in, Length 105 mm
Typical Applications
The 1783-ETAP is ideal for:
- Expanding EtherNet/IP network capacity in control systems with limited port availability
- Connecting single-port PLCs, drives, I/O modules, and sensors to the main network backbone
- Creating linear or device-level ring (DLR) network topologies for redundancy
- Distributed control architectures where compact, embedded switching is required
- Allen-Bradley CompactLogix, ControlLogix, and DriveLogix systems needing network expansion
Compatibility & Replacements
Compatible With
- Studio 5000 Logix Designer (version 17.01 and later with AOP download)
- RSLinx Classic communication software for configuration via EtherNet/IP network
- Allen-Bradley ControlLogix, CompactLogix, and DriveLogix control platforms
- Any EtherNet/IP-enabled industrial device (sensors, drives, I/O modules, remote I/O)
- Linear and device-level ring (DLR) topologies
Replaces / Drop-In Replacement For
The 1783-ETAP is the primary 3-port copper tap in the Stratix EtherNet/IP tap family. Related models with different port configurations include:
- 1783-ETAP1F (2 copper ports + 1 fiber port alternative)
- 1783-ETAP2F (1 copper port + 2 fiber ports alternative)
Verify compatibility with your system integrator before ordering alternative variants.
Works With
- Studio 5000 Logix Designer and Rockwell Software platforms
- EDS files available from rockwellautomation.com/resources/eds/
- EtherNet/IP network protocol
- 10BASE-T and 100BASE-TX Ethernet standards
- DIN rail control panel installations
