Allen-Bradley 1783-ETAP1F EtherNet/IP Tap Module

The Allen-Bradley 1783-ETAP1F EtherNet/IP Tap Module is a three-port tap that provides two copper RJ45 Ethernet ports and a single fiber port, enabling a copper-based EtherNet/IP device to join or bridge to a fiber-enabled segment of an industrial network, all in a compact, panel-mountable package designed for rugged automation environments and built to withstand harsh factory conditions. The copper ports are auto-negotiating 10/100 Mbps interfaces, allowing straightforward connection to a wide range of equipment without manual speed configuration, while the fiber port uses multimode fiber with an LC connector to extend reach, improve EMI resilience, and connect disparate network segments across longer distances. As part of Rockwell Automation's 1783 EtherNet/IP Tap family, the ETAP1F is intended for industrial installations that require connecting copper and fiber network segments within EtherNet/IP topologies, offering a simple, targeted option when a full network switch would be unnecessary or excessive. Designed for industrial panel mounting, the ETAP1F provides a compact, reliable means to integrate devices into Rockwell-powered networks while preserving the integrity of the plant's Ethernet topology.