PC to SLC 5/04 Din connector programming port cable needed

Does anyone know the correct AB cable I need to connect a laptop serial port to an SLC 5/04 processor programming port, specifically the DIN connector? Seems to be some confusion between our distributor and Rockwell on the correct cable.

The DH+ din port? For that you need a PCMK card and PCM/5 cable with CP7 adaptor (or PCM/6 cable). Alternativly you could use the USB version.

EDIT: I think the part numbers are correct?

What part numbers have they given you? There are several options...

Do you plan to communicate with it via DH+ or serial?

cyclingtom said:

Does anyone know the correct AB cable I need to connect a laptop serial port to an SLC 5/04 processor programming port, specifically the DIN connector? Seems to be some confusion between our distributor and Rockwell on the correct cable.

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The Mini DIN Connector is for the DH+ Port, and will allow you to program that PLC, and any other PLCs visible on the DH+ Network. However, you need a DH+ Communications Card or Adapter to do that.

I have never seen a direct cable to the DIN Connector, there is usually a DB9 to DIN Adapter. These used to be included with the PLC5 Processors along with the Terminating Resisitors etc.

Someone may make them aftermarket though.

Stu....

The 1784-PCMK card, as mentioned, has two different cables for connection to DH+ networks; the 1784-PCM5 connects to Classic PLC-5 controllers, and can use a 1784-CP7 "Space Shuttle" adapter to connect to the Mini-DIN8 connector that is on Enhanced PLC-5 and SLC-504 and 1756-DHRIO modules.

The 1784-PCM6 cable has a Mini-DIN8 directly on it.

All of this is historical information, though; the 1784-PCMK quietly stopped production almost two years ago. Be aware also if you're buying used equipment that the Series A and Series B cards and cables must match Series letters because the card-to-cable connector is different.

Rockwell Automation offers a modern DH+ interface, the 1784-U2DHP, which connects from USB to Data Highway Plus and has only the Mini-DIN8 connector on the end. A "reverse adapter" is available from Grace Engineering if you need to connect to Classic controllers or very old DH+ networks.

Third party DH+ bridges and adapters are available on the market. RA distributors do not sell them nor will RA support them.

hi all
i have slc500 cat-1747-L541,, can some one help how i interface my rslinx with cpu and then upload programme from cpu,,
i am using serial cable for communication,, which driver i should select from rslinix confiqure drivers to interface and steps to follow as well,,

thanks in adavace for ur consideration

If you are using the DB9 port (RS232) then try this http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QIu1AGUR4N8

If you are using the round mini din then you will need a 1784-U2DHP or a PCMK card (if your PC has a PCMCIA slot)