Allen-Bradley MicroLogix 1400 User Manual

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Connecting to Networks via RS-232/RS-485 Interface Appendix E
Software Considerations
Software considerations include the configuration of the network and the
parameters that can be set to the specific requirements of the network. The
following are major configuration factors that have a significant effect on
network performance:
• number of nodes on the network
• addresses of those nodes
• baud rate
The following sections explain network considerations and describe ways to
select parameters for optimum network performance (speed). See your
programming software’s user manual for more information.
Number of Nodes
The number of nodes on the network directly affects the data transfer time
between nodes. Unnecessary nodes (such as a second programming terminal that
is not being used) slow the data transfer rate. The maximum number of nodes on
the network is 32.

Allen-Bradley MicroLogix 1400 Specifications

General

Processor	32-bit
Expansion Modules	Up to 7 expansion I/O modules
Power Supply	24V DC or 120/240V AC
Programming Software	RSLogix 500
Communication Ports	Ethernet, RS-232/RS-485 combo port
Controller Type	Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)
Series	MicroLogix
Digital Outputs	12
Analog Inputs	6 (embedded)
Analog Outputs	2 (embedded)
High-Speed Counter	6 high-speed counters
Pulse Output	2 (embedded)
Ethernet Port	Yes