MPGKAVALA Member M Join Date Jun 2010 Location KAVALA Posts 1 Apr 16, 2013 #1 Hallo.I want to connect an AB plc (SLC 5/03) to a PC, but the computer is 120 meters away from the plc. I connect a laptop to the plc with rs232 port without a problem. What cable , and protocol should i use to make a connection over 100m?
Hallo.I want to connect an AB plc (SLC 5/03) to a PC, but the computer is 120 meters away from the plc. I connect a laptop to the plc with rs232 port without a problem. What cable , and protocol should i use to make a connection over 100m?
rootboy Lifetime Supporting Member Join Date Jan 2004 Location Tennessee Posts 1,375 Apr 16, 2013 #2 Since the RS232 spec says 50 feet is the max, I would get myself two RS232 to RS485 converters and run the bulk of the drop between them. I've had nothing but good luck from USConverters. http://www.usconverters.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=65&products_id=390
Since the RS232 spec says 50 feet is the max, I would get myself two RS232 to RS485 converters and run the bulk of the drop between them. I've had nothing but good luck from USConverters. http://www.usconverters.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=65&products_id=390
Mickey Lifetime Supporting Member Join Date May 2003 Location Palmdale,Ca Posts 10,647 Apr 16, 2013 #3 Use the DH485 port on your SLC5/03 and with a 1761-NET-AIC build a DH485 network. http://literature.rockwellautomation.com/idc/groups/literature/documents/um/1761-um004_-en-p.pdf
Use the DH485 port on your SLC5/03 and with a 1761-NET-AIC build a DH485 network. http://literature.rockwellautomation.com/idc/groups/literature/documents/um/1761-um004_-en-p.pdf