USB version of the 1784-PCMK/B

[DamianInRochester]

Is there a USB replacement for the 1784-PCMK/B that can still do all three (DH+, RIO, DH485) and utilize all the same connection cables I have for the PCMK? I see the one just for DH485 but can't find one that supports them all.

 

[chavak]

I doubt you can use the existing cable

Only option I know for DH+ is 1784-U2DHP - which is an interface from USB to DH+

 

[jkerekes]

No Rockwell sells three different USB Comm adapters. One for DH+, CN and DN. I don't think there is one for RIO.

 

[Mickey]

No Rockwell sells three different USB Comm adapters. One for DH+, CN and DN. I don't think there is one for RIO.

Add the 4th and 5th one DH485 (1747-UIC)
USB to Serial Adapter (9300-USBS)

 

[DamianInRochester]

Thanks guys. I suspected as much but figured I would ask anyhow. Hopefully I will be able to get my PCMK card to to work with my VM and it won't be an issue.

 

[geniusintraining]

If you don't have luck with the PCMK I can cover a few of the cables... USB to DH+ , RS232 and DH485

http://www.ind-concepts.com/

There has been talk on here (PLCTalk.net) about PCMK cards and getting them to work so you may want to search

 

[Operaghost]

Don't expect to get the PCMK to work in a VM. Both Microsoft and VMware virtualization products do not allow the use of PCMCIA adapters.

Maybe some of the other virtualization products can, but the big ones don't. I still use the old KFD using a USB/serial adapter on my laptop. Works perfectly in my VMs.

But as for DH+ and DH485....two different USB adapters to replace the one PCMK card.

OG

 

[Oceansoul]

What exactly does the PCMK support in terms of RIO?? It's printed on the front of my card, but like, what could i do with it RIO wise.


(Stupid question???)

 

[jkerekes]

The only way I've heard to get the PCMK to work with a VM is to install Linx Gateway on the host and then attach to the Gateway from the VM. I haven't tried this BTW.

 

[DamianInRochester]

Has anyone tried to use the 1784-PCMK/B with a USB to PCMCIA converter in a VM?

 

[jkerekes]

Do a search for other threads on this topic, it has been discused much in the past. As far as I know, no one has gotten a USB to PCMCIA adapter to work with a PCMK card.

 

[Mickey]

See link below...

http://www.plctalk.net/qanda/showthread.php?t=37595

 

[DamianInRochester]

See link below...

http://www.plctalk.net/qanda/showthread.php?t=37595

Thank Mickey, I had seen that thread but hadn't read that deep into it because they started out talking about Express cards.

 

[DamianInRochester]

I made the mistake of powering up my laptop with the PCMK card in. Literally crashed on boot. I think I will just go ahead and get the dedicated USB cables and be done with it.

Has anyone had good luck with Genius's cables?
Is there a DH+ solution that doesn't involve applying for a mortgage?

 

[DamianInRochester]

There are some things I have a hard time wrapping my head around. The fact that a DH+ adapter is more expensive than most of the computers they are actually connected to is one of them.