Monitoring Datahighway Traffic

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I have to add a PC running an older HMI/database sofware package to an existing DH+ network. I am a little concerned about increased traffic. I don't want to slow down the PLC messaging. The network has 9 nodes, 4 PLC-5's and two SCADA PC's that are both polling the network.

Its difficult to know what the other three are. they just show up as "1785-KE" and "KE/KF/KF2" IN RS Linx.

How do I monitor network traffic? Do I need to monitor each PLC channel for timeouts?

Thanks in advance

 

[Kim Gold]

SST make Allen-Bradley DH+ / RIO Diagnostic Software.

Here is a link for information.

Allen-Bradley DH+/RIO Diagnostic Software

Kim