Interfacing MC protocol and Allen Bradley CIP protocols in a network

[Anthony PLC]

Hi everyone,

I've got to interface 4 x Mitsubishi Q series PLC's with an Allen Bradley Compact Logix PLC using a Red Lion Data Station DSPLE000 protocol converter. I plan on using an unmanaged switch and connecting all the PLC's and the protocol converter through the unmanaged switch.

I wanted to clarify if it's ok to plug in MC protocol devices (Mitsubishi PLC) and Allen Bradley PLC into the same unmanaged switch ? Any suggestions would help.

Thanks..

 

[jstolaruk]

Switch won't care as long as all of the devices connected have unique addresses.