DataLink Protocols DH+, DH-485, EtherNet IP to DH+, Ethernet CIP to DH+, Datahighway Plus, Gateways to Ethernet TCPIP, AB Ethernet/IP, DF1, ASCII and Modbus. Most common applications include DH+ & DH-485 access for Controllogix Gateways, Compactlogix, Micrologix, SLC 5/05s and Allen-Bradley (AB)PLC users. xlink gateway, SST x-linx, SST xlinks

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Ethernet/IP and Ethernet TCP/IP to DH+ / DH-485
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DataLink Technologies Group, Inc. provides (AB) the Allen Bradley PLC user with Ethernet and serial (DF1, ASCII, Modbus) gateways to AB Datahighway Plus (DH+), Data Highway 485 DH-485 & Remote I/O.

Traditional applications include:
DF1, ASCII & Modbus interfaces to AB's Datahighway Plus (DH+) & DH485. DataLink’s more cost efficient and reliable solutions include replacements to 1770-KF2, 1770-KF3,1784-KTX, 1784-PKTX, 1784-PCMK products. We have many customizable DH+ & DH-485 solutions for all types of AB PLC applications. Replacements to SST 5136-SD.

1784-PKTX
- communicate with nodes on Data Highway Plus networks, including PLC-5, PLC-5/250, and SLC 5/04 processors, and SLC 5/01,
SLC 5/02, and SLC5/03 processors (only via 1785-KA5)
- communicate with SLC processors on DH-485 networks
- communicate to DH+ and Remote I/O via SoftLogix-5
- communicate to ControlLogix through a 1756-DHRIO module
act as a remote I/O scanner

The 1784-PKTx performs data transmission, management, and local network diagnostics. The interface to the host processor is through a board-resident dual-port memory.

1784-PKTX Replacements
DL3500-DH+/DF1
DF1 to DH+ Network (DH+ DF1). Alternative / Replacement for 1770-KF2, 1784-P(KTX) - (1784-PKTX, 1784-KTX), 1784-PCMK or SST 5136-SD.

DL-PCI
PCI Bus interface

1784-PCMK Replacements
DL3500-DH+/DF1
DF1 to DH+ Network (DH+ DF1). Alternative / Replacement for 1770-KF2, 1784-P(KTX) - (1784-PKTX, 1784-KTX), 1784-PCMK or SST 5136-SD.

DL-PCI
PCI Bus interface

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Ethernet IP to DH+
The DL7000 interfaces Ethernet/IP and AB Ethernet devices with Allan-Bradley’s DH+ networks. Lightweight, Din Rail Mounted, DC powered network interface bridge.

Typical examples:

SLC 5/05 read/write files/tags to SLC 5/04 on DH+

SLC 5/05 read/write file/tags to PLC 5 on DH+

Micrologix on AB Ethernet/IP read/write files/tags to SLC 5/04 on DH+.

Micrologix on AB Ethernet/IP read/write files/tags to PLC 5 on DH+.

CompactLogix on AB Ethernet/IP read/write files/tags to SLC 5/04 on DH+.

CompactLogix on AB Ethernet/IP read/write files/tags to PLC 5 on DH+.

PLC 5E on AB Ethernet 2222 read/write files/tags to SLC 5/04 on DH+.

PLC 5E on AB Ethernet 2222 read/write files/tags to PLC 5 on DH+.

Flexlogix on AB Ethernet/IP read/write files/tags to SLC 5/04 on DH+.

Flexlogix on AB Ethernet/IP read/write files/tags to PLC 5 on DH+

Tags:
DL7000 , Ethernet IP DH+, Ethernet IP to DH+

Newer applications include:
Ethernet TCP/IP, AB Ethernet/IP, ControlLogix, Compactlogix, Micrologix, & DH+ SLC 5/05 interfaces to legacy AB Datahighway Plus (DH+), DH-485 and Remote I/O.

HMI & SCADA Applications:
RSLinx, RSLogix, Wonderware, Siemens Win CC, Modicon Concept, Citect, Kepware, Intellution FIX can now interface between Ethernet TCP IP, ModTCP, & AB Ethernet IP to Legacy AB DH+, DH485 and RIO.

DataLink Products

DataLink DL7000 Controller: Gateway Between Allen-Bradley DH+ PLCs and AB Ethernet / Ethernet/IP. $1495 USD List

DataLink DL4000 Controller: Serial (DF1, Modbus, ASCII and custom) Interfaces to other DF1, Modbus, and ASCII Serial Devices.

DataLink DL3500 Controller: Latest platform with USB & Serial Interface (DF1, Modbus & ASCII) to Allen-Bradley's DH+, DH-485, Remote I/O, Modicon Modbus and other protocols. Highlights include Palm-sized, DIN Rail, DC Power option, DH+ at 230.4Kb. $1395 USD List

DataLink DL3000 Controller: Serial Interface (DF1, Modbus & ASCII) to Allen-Bradley's DH+ / Remote I/O, Modicon Modbus and other protocols. Highlights include Palm-sized, DIN Rail, DC Power option, DH+ at 230.4Kb.

DataLink Interface Cards: DL-PC, DL-PCI, DL-PC/104 Interface to Allen-Bradley's DH+, DH-485, Remote I/O, Modicon Modbus and other protocols. Interface Cards.

DataLink Custom DL2000 Controller: Interface OEM equipment connectivity to Allen-Bradley's Data Highway Plus, Remote I/O, Modicon Modbus, etc. (all custom protocols available in DL3000 platform now).

DataLink DL2000 Controller: Legacy controller still available.

Datalink Product Feature:

DataLink now offers the DL3500-DH+/IAP package that significantly reduces your AB Ethernet upgrading costs as you don't need to replace each DH+ PLC processor/device. Simply make the DL3500-DH+/IAP a node on DH+ and then interface to your AB Ethernet.
AB PLC users can interface bi-directionally between Allen-Bradley Data Highway Plus (DH+) / DH-485 and AB Ethernet (CIP & 2222 protocols).
AB Ethernet (Master) to DH+ is the optimal communication direction. This allows multiple AB Ethernet (CIP and 2222) devices to communicate to multiple DH+ nodes using the DataLink DL3500-DH+/IAP.

... More Product Features

Datalink Solution:

Q:I just bought a new PC and discovered that it has a smaller PCI slot that the 1784-PKTx card doesn't support. Can you help me out?
A: DataLink can provide an external, palm-sized, USB DL3500 controller to solve that problem. Our products are: DL3500-DH+/DF1 and DL3500-DH-485/DF1.

Datalink Solution:

Q:We are looking for a system to take some downtime information off of several Micrologix PLCs and link them to a SLC 5/04 PLC .

A: We have 2 possible solution for this application:
DL3500-DH+/DF1: This solution will enable the Micrologix via Channel 0 (DF1) to become a node on DH+.
DL7000-ETH/DH+: This solution will allow the Micrologix (AB Ethernet) to access the nodes on DH+.

Datalink Solution: PLC-5 / SLC5/04 via DH+ to Ethernet TCP/IP

Q: How do I interface a legacy PLC-5 / SLC 5/04 via DH+ to AB’s Ethernet/IP or Ethernet TCP/IP?

A:Our DL4500-EDH+ will allow RSlinx & RSLogix to access DH+ via Ethernet TCP/IP.

A:Our DL7000-ETH/DH+ will allow RSlinx & RSLogix to access DH+ via AB’s Ethernet/IP.

Please see our FAQ for more solutions.

Product Testimonal:

The DL3000-KFX is unbelievable....it keeps on running in the most disgusting, hazardous environment you could ever imagine. We didn't even know what the controller was because of all the messy residue covering the box....it just keeps on working.

J.S. , Gas Material Corporation.

More About DataLink Technologies:

Interfacing PC's, SCADA Systems, AB PLC's, SLC's, computers, modems, variable speed drives and OEM equipment to Modicon's Modbus, Allen-Bradley's Data Highway Plus (DH+), DH-485, and Remote I/O.
Interfacing Industrial Ethernet (Ethernet I/P, TCP/IP, Modbus TCPIP), Profibus, and DeviceNet protocols.
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Ethernet/IP Background

EtherNet/IP (Ethernet Industrial Protocol) is an open communications protocol developed by Rockwell Automation, managed by ODVA and designed for use in process control and other industrial automation applications. EtherNet/IP can be easily confused as a combination of Ethernet (the physical layer, link, or medium used in most office and many industrial networking environments) and the Internet Protocol, the world’s most ubiquitous (internet) networking protocol and part of the TCP/IP model, comprising a suite of protocols operating at the link, internet (or networking), transport, and application layers.

By comparison, EtherNet/IP is an industrial application layer protocol operating over the Ethernet medium and used for communication between industrial control systems and their components, such as a programmable automation controller, programmable logic controller or an I/O system. Furthermore, the “IP” in EtherNet/IP, is not an abbreviation for “Internet Protocol” but instead stands for “Industrial Protocol”, referring to Rockwell’s adoption of Common Industrial Protocol (CIP) standards as EtherNet/IP was developed.

Confusing matters further is the fact that when using the OSI Reference Model, EtherNet/IP, at the application layer, operates over both Ethernet (at the physical layer) and IP (at the network layer) and thus complements each of these technologies.

History
EtherNet/IP was developed in the late 1990’s by Rockwell Automation as part of Rockwell’s industrial Ethernet networking solutions. With little or no input taken from other ODVA members, Rockwell gave EtherNet/IP its moniker and handed it over to ODVA, which now manages the protocol and assures multivendor system interoperability by requiring adherence to established standards whenever new products that utilize the protocol are developed.

Today, EtherNet/IP is most commonly used in industrial automation settings (e.g., water processing plants, manufacturing facilities, utilities) in the US and Asia for communication to and from Rockwell Automation’s Allen-Bradley-brand control systems. However, other industrial automation and control system vendors, including Opto 22 and WAGO Corporation, have developed programmable automation controllers and I/O capable of communicating via EtherNet/IP.

Schneider-Electric developed an EtherNet/IP cards for both PLC Quantum and Premium on the Unity Platform.

EtherNet/IP classifies Ethernet nodes as predefined device types with specific behaviors. Among other things, this enables:
- Transfer of basic I/O data via UDP-based implicit messaging
- Uploading and downloading of parameters, setpoints, programs and recipes via TCP (i.e., explicit messaging.)
- Polled, cyclic and change-of-state monitoring via UDP, such as RPI and COS in Allen Bradley's ControlLogix control systems.
- One-to-one (unicast), one-to-many (multicast), and one-to-all (broadcast) communication via TCP.

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