yuzu
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we have a very old system running the SLC 5/03 with a 1770 KF3 interface module
the computer, PC is continually freezing during operation during which only a manual reboot will fix the problem
as such, we think it is a computer issue and am in the process of getting a new computer
however to transfer the system over,
i am not really sure what is involved.
i know the KF3 connects to the PLC via a DH-485 link
and to the PC via a RS 232 link
will the new PC just need a normal serial port for this?
are there any drivers necessary to connect the KF3 to the new PC?
i noticed the KF3 has its own power, does it have memory as well?
can I hot swap it? will it lose data if I turn it off?
i do not have any drivers or documentation on this at all
are drivers available from the AB site?
i went through the user manual 1770-rn181_-en-p
but it was more about configuration and wiring
then in successfully connecting the KF3,
is it just a matter of simply a matter of uploading the PLC program to the new PC?
the computer, PC is continually freezing during operation during which only a manual reboot will fix the problem
as such, we think it is a computer issue and am in the process of getting a new computer
however to transfer the system over,
i am not really sure what is involved.
i know the KF3 connects to the PLC via a DH-485 link
and to the PC via a RS 232 link
will the new PC just need a normal serial port for this?
are there any drivers necessary to connect the KF3 to the new PC?
i noticed the KF3 has its own power, does it have memory as well?
can I hot swap it? will it lose data if I turn it off?
i do not have any drivers or documentation on this at all
are drivers available from the AB site?
i went through the user manual 1770-rn181_-en-p
but it was more about configuration and wiring
then in successfully connecting the KF3,
is it just a matter of simply a matter of uploading the PLC program to the new PC?