How to Interface with 1784-PCMK to SLC 5/01

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• Jan 12, 2008

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We have a PCMK card and I can interface and communicate to PLC5 processors with no problem.

But, now we need to communicate with a SLC 5/01. we have 1784-PCM4/B cable (PCMK card to RJ plug), but I do not know what drive I need and how to configure the drive to talk to this old processor.

The laptop have win98 operating system. Thank you for your help.

 

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In RSLink under configure drivers change network from DH+ to DH-485.
Set station number to something different then your SLC5/01.
See Pic below:

 

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Thank you Mickey. I did what you told me and that did it!

 

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Your welcome!

 

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Slc5/01 & desktop

I'd really appreciate if any of you guys out there could help me.

I have a SLC5/01 plc. I want get myself into plc programming but do not know how to start.

Again, All I have is the plc, my desktop and access to the software. I was looking out in the web and it seems that I need some expensive cables and adapters to have those two guys talking huh!. What exactly do I need?

Thanks for your help.

HP

 

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• Mar 2, 2009

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The 1747-UIC is probably your safest bet:

http://literature.rockwellautomation.com/idc/groups/literature/documents/pp/1747-pp017_-en-e.pdf

http://raise.rockwellautomation.com...ents.asp?CID=549E8D1292874EEAAEBE03AEE2D9A745

If you are running windows XP SP2 or earlier and plan never to upgrade to SP3...then you may be able to use a 1747-PIC:

http://raise.rockwellautomation.com...ents.asp?CID=4C9C780AC8C94BDA87985C0A2408BCFE

The PIC may be cheaper on ebay since it is quickly becoming useless with newer operating systems...

The other alternative is the 1784-PCMK (laptop PCMCIA slot) or 1784-PKTx (Desktop PC PCI slot). This option is the most expensive, and then there are cables to add to that cost.

Paul

 

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I really appreciate your prompt response Paul.
Thanks a lot.
I will check my options based on your information

Thanks
Henry

 

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another way to think about is to upgrade the processor to at least an SLC-5/03 ... that lets you program through your computer's serial port (or an adapter) with just a plain old null modem cable (around $10) ...

if you shop on ebay you might find a deal on an SLC-5/03 (or better) for around the same cost of "cabling-up" your existing SLC-5/01 ... expect more horsepower - and less headaches too ...

and welcome to the forum ...