Publication 1763-UM001E-EN-P - June 2015
206 Connecting to Networks via RS-232/RS-485 Interface
Devices that use the DH-485 Network
In addition to the MicroLogix™ controllers, the devices shown in the
following table also support the DH-485 network.
NA = Not Applicable
Important DH-485 Network Planning Considerations
Carefully plan your network configuration before installing any hardware.
Some of the factors that can affect system performance are:
• amount of electrical noise, temperature, and humidity in the network
environment.
• number of devices on the network.
• connection and grounding quality in installation.
• amount of communication traffic on the network.
Allen-Bradley Devices that Support DH-485 Communication
Catalog
Number
Description Installation Function Publication
Bulletin 1761
Controllers
MicroLogix 1000 Series C or
later
These controllers support DH-485 communications. 1761-6.3
Bulletin 1762 MicroLogix 1200 Series A or
later
These controllers support DH-485 communications. 1762-UM001
Bulletin 1764 MicroLogix 1500 Series A or
later
These controllers support DH-485 communications. 1764-UM001
Bulletin 1747
Processors
SLC 500
Processors
SLC Chassis These processors support a variety of I/O requirements and
functionality.
1747-UM011
1746-BAS BASIC Module SLC Chassis Provides an interface for SLC 500 devices to foreign devices.
Program in BASIC to interface the 3 channels (2 RS232 and 1
DH-485) to printers, modems, or the DH-485 network for data
collection.
1746-UM004
1746-PM001
1746-RM001
2760-RB Flexible Interface
Module
(1771) PLC
Chassis
Provides an interface for SLC 500 (using protocol cartridge
2760-SFC3) to other A-B PLCs and devices. Three configurable
channels are available to interface with Bar Code, Vision, RF,
Dataliner™, and PLC systems.
1747-6.12
2760-ND001
1784-PKTX,
-PKTXD
PC DH-485 IM PCI Computer
Bus
Provides DH-485 using RSLinx. 1784-6.5.22
1784-PCMK PCMCIA IM PCMCIA slot
in computer
Provides DH-485 using RSLinx. 1784-6.5.19
2711-K5A2,
-B5A2, -K5A5,
-B5A5, -K5A1,
-B5A1, -K9A2,
-T9A2, -K9A5,
-T9A5, -K9A1,
and -T9A1
PanelView 550 and
PanelView 900
Operator Terminals
Panel Mount Provides electronic operator interface for SLC 500 processors. 2711-UM014