Delta AH500 - 4.1.1.2 Accessories

AH500 Hardware and Operation Manual
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 Communication cable
Several communication interfaces are built in a CPU module, and users are provided with many types of
network modules. Users can select a suitable Communication cable according to the actual situation.
Please refer to the following table for information about the communication interfaces and the main
applications. The specifications for the interface on an extension backplane are defined by Delta
Electronics, Inc. itself. The interface is used to connect the backplanes, and users need to use a Delta
extension cable.
Interface
Connector
Application
Communication port
DB9, European
terminal block
Computer/HMI communication/Industrial control network;
AH500 series basic CPU modules (DB9): can act as RS-
232/422/485;
AH500 series advanced CPU modules (DB9): can act as
RS-232/422/485;
AH500 Series redundant CPU modules (European
terminal block): can act as RS-232/485
Ethernet RJ45
Computer/HMI communication/Remote control/Data
exchange/Industrial control network
USB
Mini USB
Computer communication
DeviceNet DeviceNet
Industrial control network
The maximum data transmission rate is 1 Mbps.
Interface on an
extension backplane
Delta connector Extension cable for a complete AH500 system
4.1.1.2 Accessories
The following are the accessories for an AH500 system. Users can select them according to their needs.
 Extension module
Apart from the standard communication ports on a CPU module, the CPU module does not equipped with
other I/O functions. If users want to use I/O functions, they can select suitable modules according to the
actual situation. The modules which can be used with an AH500 system are listed in section 1.1.2.