The Allen-Bradley 1738-ADNX ArmorPoint DeviceNet Adapter has a maximum backplane current output of 1.0 Amp, although the backplane current for this adapter can be extended with the use of a 1738-EP24DC Backplane Extension Power Supply. This adapter has a variety of DeviceNet communication rates, including125K bits per second, 250K bits per second, and 500K bits per second. It also has an input voltage rating of 24 Volts and a DeviceNet input voltage range of 11 to 25 Volts. The input overvoltage protection on this adapter includes reverse polarity protection and it has a maximum inrush current of 6 Amps for 10 milliseconds. The general specifications on this adapter include LED indicators, which allow the end-users to determine the status of the adapter, with 1 green/red LED indicating the adapter status, 1 green/red LED indicating the DeviceNet status, 1 green/red LED for the PointBus status, 1 green LED for the system power, and 1 green LED for adapter power. More general specifications include a maximum power consumption of 8.1 Watts at 28.8 Volts and a maximum power dissipation of 2.8 Watts at 28.8 Volts. The maximum thermal dissipation on this adapter is 9.5 British Thermal Units (BTU) per hour at 28.8 Volts.

The operating temperature range for this adapter is between 68 and 140 degrees Fahrenheit, and its storage temperature range is between -40 and 185 degrees Fahrenheit. The relative humidity range for the 1738-ADNX adapter is between 5 and 95% (non-condensing). The isolation voltage on the 1738-ADNX adapter is 50 Volts continuous. This adapter receives a Group 1, Class A emissions rating, and it is compliant with the CSPR 11 standard. It has an enclosure type rating that meets the IP 65, 66, and 67 standards (when marked). The dimensions for this adapter are 4.41 x 2.83 x 2.56 inches, or 112 x 72 x 65 millimeters. It weighs 0.80 pounds or 0.36 kilograms.