Panelview 550 communication

I have a PV-550 [2711-T5A3L1] that speaks RS-485 only. If i get a 1747-PIC cable, which is a "Personal Computer Interface Converter converts RS-232 signals to/from RS-485 signals. Use to transfer applications between a DH-485 terminal and a computer", it terminates in a 9 pin female D-connector. To get the communication with a Windows 7 computer running the latest linksys and PanelBuilder, i will have to use yet another converter to go from RS-232 to USB.

Is this likely to work? The PV-550 is in the field and not on the workbench. I don't currently own a 1747-PIC. I do have a collection of RS-232 to USB converters. Which one works with which system is a dice throw. We keep notes.

narlin

What plc are you using?

Are you trying to communicate between a pc and the pv terminal for programming or interface to the plc?

regards,
james

plc is slc 5/03, but i am trying to get PC to PV550 communication.

narlin

The best way to communicate with DH485 devices from a Windows 7 computer is the 1747-UIC, a dedicated purpose USB to DH485 converter.

The 1747-PIC/AIC+ driver will not work with any general purpose USB interface or with Windows 7.

If the Panelview has version 3 or later firmware, you can use a CompactFlash card (in a type II carrier, formatted for FAT16) to transfer applications to and from the terminal.

Ken,
Thank you. I don't know the firmware revision (i haven't quite communicated yet), but i can get a 1747-UIC.

narlin

I don't know the firmware revision (i haven't quite communicated yet)

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many PanelViews will momentarily list their firmware revision information (etc.) on the screen when you first power them up ...

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