Connecting SLC 5-04 PLC to Ethernet

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• Dec 17, 2014

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I need to read a few tags from SLC 5-04 via Ethernet, but I don't want to spend a lot of money to this. What is the best economical way to do it?

 

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• Dec 17, 2014

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Get a AN-X2-AB-DHRIO from ProSoft for ~$2K. Run blue hose from it's DH+ port to the AN-X2-AB-DHRIO and then an Ethernet cable to the AN-X2-AB-DHRIO as well. Then your path to the SLC 5/04 is the AN-X2-AB-DHRIO.

Simplest would be to change out to a 5/05.

 

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• Dec 17, 2014

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The SLC 5/04 has a channel 0 serial port which can be configured for DF1 protocol. If it's free, you can connect this to a 1761-NET-ENI, which is a DF1 to Ethernet/IP protocol converter.

Just be aware of the limitations of using an ENI if your SLC is communicating large amounts of data.

This setup would cost you hundreds instead of thousands.

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Thank you guys for your information.

 

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• Dec 17, 2014

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I just did it with a 5/03. Just be sure and use AP00 cable

 

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• Dec 17, 2014

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I was on my phone earlier on. Here are some links...

1761-NET-ENI - User Manual

46413 - SLC processor: Support both Ethernet and Data Highway Plus
Access Level: TechConnect

37979 - Configuring 1761-NET-ENI to SLC 500
Access Level: TechConnect

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Thank you George.
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• Dec 18, 2014

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Here is another way to go. It’s a little less expensive than the NET-ENI but does the same basic job.
http://www.data-linc.com/custom.htm

 

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• Dec 19, 2014

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mobsoft said:

Get a AN-X2-AB-DHRIO from ProSoft for ~$2K. Run blue hose from it's DH+ port to the AN-X2-AB-DHRIO and then an Ethernet cable to the AN-X2-AB-DHRIO as well. Then your path to the SLC 5/04 is the AN-X2-AB-DHRIO.

Simplest would be to change out to a 5/05.

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X2, this method has worked well for me too.

 

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• Dec 19, 2014

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You can also swap the processor for a SLC 5/05. (Onboard Ethernet)
Easiest approach IMO.

 

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• Dec 19, 2014

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I just did it with a 5/03. Just be sure and use AP00 cable

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Ya, I wanted to do the same thing with the 5/03 I currently have hooked up using DH485 with the 1761-NET-AIC to a panelview. I just want to get some ethernet practice and my mojo flowing again. But not at that price for the module. Yikes!

 

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• Dec 23, 2014

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SoftPLC sells a gateway from DH+ to Ethernet for 1/2 the cost of the ProSoft. I just saw in their latest newsletter that they are running a promo through March 2015 with special discounts.

A SLC-5/05 is not inexpensive unless you buy a used one.

 

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• Dec 23, 2014

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I had a SLC5/05 posted in the for sale section. If someone is interested I can re-post it

 

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• Dec 24, 2014

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The best solution is to find a used SLC 5/05

 

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• Jan 21, 2018

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mobsoft said:

Get a AN-X2-AB-DHRIO from ProSoft for ~$2K. Run blue hose from it's DH+ port to the AN-X2-AB-DHRIO and then an Ethernet cable to the AN-X2-AB-DHRIO as well. Then your path to the SLC 5/04 is the AN-X2-AB-DHRIO.

Simplest would be to change out to a 5/05.

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- for connect from DH+ port of CPU to this module, just need simple 2 wire cable? or also need special cable?
- for read tags from Ethernet with this module, is it require particular setting in CPU or no, just connect this module and use it?
thanks.