UTICOR Message display to Controllogix

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• Sep 10, 2013

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I have a UTICOR message display that was connected to a PLC 5/20E channel0 serial port, RS-422 (5 wires GND, SD+, SD-, RD+, RD-)

I've upgraded to controllogix, what controllogix module do I need for this communication?

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RonJohn

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• Sep 11, 2013

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I'm not aware of a 1756 RS-422 comm module. I took a quick look at the serial port settings in RSLogix 5000 for a 1756-L63 processor and didn't see an RS-422 setting.

What model CLX processor are you working with? This info might help us point you in the right direction.

 

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• Sep 11, 2013

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There are no Allen-Bradley manufactured 1756 Series RS-422 modules.
I have been using the ProSoft MVI56-GSC for this type of applications.
http://www.prosoft-technology.com/content/search?SearchText=MVI56-GSC&SearchButton=Search

 

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• Sep 11, 2013

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We have the 1756-L73 Processor.

Looks like I might have to use this prosoft module if that is the only thing. I see the manual shows the pinout to connect to the RJ45 connection.

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• Sep 11, 2013

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ProSoft modules are always a sure bet; they make quality products and their documentation/support are excellent.