ML1200 on ethernet

shoelesscraig · Feb 26, 2011

I'm pretty sure I don't have any options...but just want to make sure. I have Micrologix 1200 with 1 com port on it (round 9 pin). This port is currently being used to connect to a Parker touchscreen. I would like to add the processor to our ethernet network. Do I have any way of doing so?

As far as I know, the touchscreen has no extra ports on it. I am planning on changing the ML out to something that has ethernet already built in such as a ML1400 if I have to, but I just thought I would ask to see if I'm missing something.

OkiePC · Feb 26, 2011

Perhaps the Digi-one IAP could be the bridge. It has two serial ports and ethernet and works a lot like the NET-ENI. I have not had to use both serial ports on one though, but it might be worth a try.

http://www.digi.com/pdf/fs_passthruport.pdf

Changing the Parker to a G3 might be another way to get it done too.

Mickey · Feb 26, 2011

Or AB's port splitter. Note I have not used this product, but the manual seems to indicate it might work.

rguimond · Feb 26, 2011

Mickey said:
Or AB's port splitter. Note I have not used this product, but the manual seems to indicate it might work.

I've used the port splitter before, with a NET-ENI and an HMI with only a serial conection. Worked OK.

shoelesscraig · Feb 27, 2011

Port splitter!? Port splitter?! I didn't know such a thing existed! Thanks guys, that may be the route to go.

Of course, by the time I buy the port splitter (which probably isn't cheap) and then I add a NET-ENI (which will be around the $800 mark), I could probably change out to a ML1400 for the same price. I can get the 1400 I want for about $800.

But regardless, thanks for the info!

OkiePC · Feb 27, 2011

The digi-one IAP is cheaper than the NET-ENI and will do everything it can do except send emails AFAIK.

shoelesscraig · Feb 27, 2011

OkiePC said:
The digi-one IAP is cheaper than the NET-ENI and will do everything it can do except send emails AFAIK.

Noted! I like saving money...(even if its not exactly mine...hopefully me looking out for my company will pay returns in the future!)

Thanks!

Firejo · Mar 12, 2011

If you can split the port (I’ve heard bad things about doing this) then I’d use Data-Linc Group’s Net620 (http://www.data-linc.com/custom.htm). I’m not much of a fan of the company anymore but the product is good. It’s easier to use and more stable than the NET-ENI. With that said, you are much better off upgrading to a MicroLogix 1400.

diat150 · Mar 12, 2011

OkiePC said:
Perhaps the Digi-one IAP could be the bridge. It has two serial ports and ethernet and works a lot like the NET-ENI. I have not had to use both serial ports on one though, but it might be worth a try.

http://www.digi.com/pdf/fs_passthruport.pdf

Changing the Parker to a G3 might be another way to get it done too.

ive used the digi like this in a test setup and it worked perfectly.

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