Programming micrologix 1000

[redhorse]

Hi,I'm new to programming micrologix. I have a micrologix 1000 but my dell studio laptop has no db9 connector. My laptop has only three usb, one vga and 1 (rj45) network connector. Is there another way that I can program it? I have already a software micrologix starter and rslinx software in my laptop.

 

[Mickey]

See link below for a USB to serial cable.

http://www.plctrainer.net/PLCProgrammingCables.htm

 

[ofd23]

Here is a very low cost one.
http://www.amazon.com/Sabrent-SBT-U...QRK2/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1302961569&sr=8-3

 

[redhorse]

thank you very much.

 

[goko2rock]

I have tried installing usb to serial cable from local.. It just cost around 10$ .. It works.

Regards,
gok

 

[Ken Roach]

The USB/RS232 converter I strongly recommend for DF1 Full Duplex protocol and RSLinx Classic software is the Keyspan/Tripplite model 19HS. It's about $40 USD retail.

There are many less expensive USB/RS232 converters on the market. If a day of your time is worth more than $30, I strongly recommend avoiding them.

I've owned a dozen USB/RS232 converters and the only one I use regularly is the 19HS.

 

[gbradley]

1761-UIC and 1761-CBL-PM02 together will cost you at least $150.00 probably more if you buy them from AB.
I would go with Mickey's suggestion.
http://www.plctrainer.net/PLCProgrammingCables.htm
The USB to serial converter that Ken suggests is the best, and can also be found at the PLCTrainer site.