CompactLogix DH+

I know AB hasn't made a DH+ module yet for the CompactLogix processor but I was wondering if there are any available via a n outside vendor.

Or maybe there is another way to connect some compactLogix PLCs to a DH+ network.

The background is that we are currently using ControlLogix PLC's to communicate with a Panelview 1400e via DH+. Engineering doesn't want to switch to ethernet because we will be eliminating the 1400 in the future. We would like to switch to CompactLogix but the holdup is the lack of DH+ connectivity

A very expensive way to do it:
A ControlLogix chassis with an ENBT module and a DHRIO module.
(not sure if it would require a controller in the chassis).

Doesnt the PV1400e have a serial port ?
You could consider to use DF1. Is is not so bad at 19200 baud.
With a couple of RS232/RS422 converters in between it can even reach a long distance.

Serial is not really in option on this 1400. Mainly because it is talking with 3 ControlLogix processors and 2 PLC5s.
Too bad we didn't convert to PV Plus when we had the chance.

Maybe a KF2 between the Compactlogix and the DH+ network can do the trick. Its not high speed, but at least useable.
A new KF2 is expensive, try ebay.

But sooner or later that PV1400e will have to go.

Heeey, I realise that you DO have ControlLogix (and thus DHRIO).
Cant the ControlLogix rack pass the information from the CompactLogix to the PV1400e ?

Compactlogix & Micrologix to DH+

Hi.

I thought I would mentioned the DL3500-DH+/DF1 http://www.*********************/products_dl3000dhIAP.htm
will work great interfacing CH0 of the Compactlogix to DH+ or the DL3500-DH+/IAP http://www.*********************/products_dl3500dhplustodf1.htm
will work great interfacing via Ethernet/IP to DH+

These solutions also work great with Micrologix

I know this an old question but it showed up on a google search so I thought it might still be relevant.

Morgan

It seems to me awhile back, someone provided a link for a new third party dh+ module that can be used with the CompactLogix.

I can't seem to find it here using the search feature.

I saved the link on my office computer but will not be back till next week.

Hopefully someone else can remember the link and help me past my senior moment.

Didn't see the other post, a google search turned up this
DF1-DH+ converter.


http://www.factorycomm.com/pkv3500dhdf1.html

The link was the same device DataLink DL3500-DH+/DF1 www.*********************

I've used the DataLink DL3500-DH+/DF1 (DH+ to DF1) gateway to interface CH0 of the Compactlogix to the DH+. I think they may have an Ethernet/IP to DH+ option too http://www.*********************/products_dl3000dhIAP.htm

All individuals looking to replace the serial to DH or DH+ should avoid purchasing the the Datalink Gateway module as advertised by Datalink Technologies. Morgan Jack at this company continues to promise a refund on the product I purchased from them. Datalink group never delivered the product but charged my credit card for the purchase. This has been over 45 days ago and has yet to refund the price of $1345.00. Listed below is one of the more original accounting excuses I have ever heard. We are switching from a terminal to a virtual accounting system. Yes, and apparently their product is also a virtual product.

Sorry. Accounting has told me that they are switching from a terminal to virtual application and this will be implemented tomorrow. I will make this credit a priority tomorrow and call you to confirm that it has been done.

Regards,

Morgan Jack
Sales & Marketing
DataLink Technologies
(360) 306-5878

Very topical article in this morning's WSJ:

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB100...03390.html?mod=WSJ_hpp_sections_smallbusiness

Please feel free to complain about credit card refunds and accounting software over on Consumerist.com. This is a technical Forum and commercial issues are to be handled with discretion.

Thanks Ken,
Very good article. I normally do not resort to such public responses but noticed the company seemed to be using this technical forum for more of an advertising medium than actual techincal merrit. I received and email about 10 minutes after posting saying they had taken care of the problem. I'll see if I can figure out how to remove the post.
thanks

Equustek can provide a decent solution for communicating to old PLC-5 and SLC-500's via a number of protocols. I have used them, and they have provided solid support for their product.

As for Datalink, here is what I found.

DL-GW1000

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