Allen Bradley 1785-KE Communication Interface Module

Description

The 1785-KE module facilitates remote programming of any PLC-2, PLC-3, or PLC-5 on your network using Allen-Bradley 6200 Series Software. It provides direct connection capabilities to PLC-5s and Industrial Programming Terminals, and offers transparent connectivity with Data Highway, Data Highway II, and broadband networks.

Features

• Switch Assemblies:
  • SW1: RS-232-C link options
  • SW2: Node number setting
  • SW3: Data Highway Plus and RS-232-C link communication rates selection
  • SW4: Reserved

Specifications

• Communication Rates:
  • Data Highway Plus (DH+): 57,600 bps
  • RS-232-C: 110 to 1,920 bps
• Trunkline:
  • Main communication channel on the network
  • Twinaxial cable with a maximum length of 10,000 feet
• Droplines:
  • Connect each node to the trunkline
  • Made of the same cable as the trunkline
  • Maximum length of 100 feet