Data Highway Plus/DH485

Communication Adapter Module

(Cat. No. 1785KA5/B, KA5P/B)

User Manual

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Summary of Changes

Summary of Changes

Summary of Changes

This publication contains new information not included in the last release.

New Information
European Union Directive Compliance
Information on the European Union Directive is located on pages 2-1
and A-1.
Auto Routing Feature
Detailed information on using the Auto Routing Feature is located on
pages 2-4 and 2-5.
Power Supply Requirements
Detailed information on power supply requirements for the European
Union Directive is located on page 2-13.

Change Bars
The areas in this manual which are different from the previous edition are
marked with change bars (as shown to the right of this paragraph) to
indicate the addition of new or revised information.

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Table of Contents

Using this Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Purpose of this Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Who Should Read this Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Frequently Used Terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Related Publications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Updated Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Summary of Changes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Overview of the 1785KA5

Communication Adapter Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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What this Chapter Contains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

What is the 1785KA5 Communication Adapter Module? . . . . . . . .
DH+ and DH485 Networks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
The DH485 Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Compatible Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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14
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Communication Adapter Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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What this Chapter Contains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

European Union Directive Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Setting the Switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Mounting the 1785KA5 Communication Adapter Module
in an I/O Rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Panelmounting the 1785KA5 Communication Adapter Module . . .
Connecting the 1785KA5 Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Powering Up the 1785KA5 Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Communicating through the 1785KA5

Communication Adapter Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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What this Chapter Contains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Internet Protocol Addressing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1785KA5 Router Communication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1785KA5 Gateway Communication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
PLC5 to SLC Communication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Controlling the Flow of Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Preface

Using this Manual

Purpose of this Manual

This manual describes the 1785-KA5 Data Highway Plus/DH485

communication adapter module. It contains information for:
installing and troubleshooting the module
using the module

Who Should Read this

Manual

We assume that you are already familiar with:

Frequently Used Terms

In this manual, we use the following terms:

Allen-Bradley PLC and SLC processors

Allen-Bradley DH485 and Data Highway Plus

This term

Means

1785KA5 module,
or 1785KA5

1785KA5 Data Highway Plus/DH485 communication adapter module

DH+

Data Highway Plus

DH485

DH485 Data Highway

link

a physical network

PLC

programmable logic controller

SLC

small logic controller

station (or node)

the interface point at which devices, such as programmable

controllers, connect to the network. Usually the station is an interface
module, except for the PLC5 and T50 terminal, which connect
directly to the Data Highway Plus

Preface
Using this Manual

Related Publications

These Allen-Bradley publications contain related information:

Publicaton

Publication Number

SLC 500 Overview brochure

17461.1

Bulletin 1746/47 SLC 500 Modular Hardware Style

Programmable Controllers I/O manual

1747804

Hand Held Terminal user's manual

1747809

Programming Terminals (Cat. Nos. 1784T45, T47, T50)

product data

17842.1

DH+ LAN product data

17852.6

PLC5 Family Processor product data

17852.1

DH/DH+/DH485 Protocol and Command Set reference

manual

17706.5.16

Also see the Advanced Programming Software (APS) users manual

(Cat. No. 1747-NM002 Series A.)

Updated Information

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Since the last release of this manual, some information has changed. We
call your attention to the new information with a black revision bar in the
margin as shown here.

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Communication Adapter Module

What this Chapter Contains

Read this chapter for information on:

what the 1785-KA5 communication adapter module is
what DH+ and DH485 networks are
compatible products

What is the 1785KA5

Communication Adapter
Module?

The 1785-KA5 communication adapter module lets devices on the Data

Highway Plus (DH+) network communicate with devices on the RS-485
Data Highway (DH485) network for:
uploading/downloading of SLC 500 programs from a DH+ device
message communication between DH+ PLC processors and DH485
SLC 500 processors
The 1785-KA5 communication adapter module features:
concurrent operation as a gateway or router:
- in gateway mode, DH+ devices must initiate messages; DH485
devices cannot initiate messages
- in router mode, both DH+ and DH485 devices that implement
internet protocol (IP) can initiate messages (SLC 5/01, SLC 5/02,
and fixed controllers do not support IP)
support for existing IP
compatibility with other Allen-Bradley DH+ hardware and software
products
a baud rate of 57.6 Kbps on the DH+ network and 300bps-19.2 Kbps on
the DH485 network

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DH+ and DH485 Networks

This section describes the DH+ and DH485 networks. For more
information on these networks, see the DH/DH+/DH485 Protocol and
Command Set reference manual (publication 1770-6.5.16).

DH+ Networks
DH+ is a baseband local area network (LAN) that allows peer-to-peer
communication among a maximum of 64 nodes. Each node has a unique
station address between 063 decimal and 077 octal. Use DH+ when you
want to connect a small number of nodes on a common link or with other
industrial networks as a part of a plant-wide CIM facility. DH+ features:
remote programming of PLC-2, PLC-3, and PLC-5 processors on your
network (using Allen-Bradley 6200 Series software)
direct connections to PLC-5 processors and industrial programming
terminals
easy reconfiguration and expansion if you want to add more nodes later
a communication rate of 57,600 bits per second
The DH+ implements peer-to-peer communication with a token-passing
scheme to rotate link mastership among its nodes. Since this method does
not require polling, it helps provide time-efficient reliable data transport.
The DH+ uses factory set timeouts to restart token-passing communication
if the token is lost because of a defective node.

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The 1785-KA5 communication adapter module is available in two

versions:
Use this version

If your application is

1771 I/O rack mount

(Cat. No. 1785-KA5/B)

primarily DH+ with multiple 1771 I/O racks and SLC 500
subnetworks within close proximity

standalone panel mount

(Cat. No. 1785KA5P/A)

primarily a SLC (DH485) environment with no 1771 I/O racks in

close proximity

Figure 1.1 shows the modules hardware features:

Figure 1.1
1785KA5 module

Status LEDs
DH+ connection
(3-pin Phoenix
connector)
DH+ remote
programming port
(9pin) Dshell

programming
connection (8pin
modular connector)
DH485 connection
(6 - pin Phoenix
connector)
External power (+ 5Vdc) connector
(4 - pin Phoenix connector)

1785-KA5/B I/O rack mount

1785-KA5P/B panel mount

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The DH485 Network

This section describes the DH485 network. For more information on this
network, see the DH/DH+/DH485 Protocol and Command Set reference
manual (publication 1770-6.5.16).
DH485 is a low cost, peer-to-peer programming and data acquisition link
for a variety of Allen-Bradley products, such as the SLC 500 family of
programmable controllers. A DH485 network provides a networking
solution for smaller applications (up to 32 nodes) within a small radius.
Each node has a unique station address between 031 decimal. The
maximum cable length is 4,000 feet. The DH485 link has a maximum
communication rate of 19,200 bits per second.
A DH485 network has a topology that is similar to that of a DH or DH+
network. DH485 is based on the EIA Standard RS-485 Electrical
Signalling Specification and implements token-passing protocol with
rotating mastership. The link protocol delimits messages, detects and
signals errors, retries after errors and controls message flow.
A variety of Allen-Bradley products, such as the SLC 500 family of
controllers, the SLC 500 APS programming software, the 1784-KTX,
-KTXD and -KR modules, and the 1770-KF3 module act as token-passing
masters on the DH485 network. The DH485 protocol also supports slave
(respond-only) mode for low-level devices on the network.
The 1784-KTX, -KTXD and -KR modules provide an IBM PC backplane
link to the DH485. It provides an asynchronous link to connect devices on
the network. An asynchronous device can interface with a DH485 module
directly or through a modem link.

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Compatible Products

You can use the following Allen-Bradley products with the 1785-KA5
module:
This product

Has this Cat. No.

DH+ PLC2 Communication Module

1785KA3

Processor Communication Interface Module

(for IBM PC/XT/AT)

1784KT

Processor Communication Interface Module

(for IBM PS/2)

1784KT2

Communication Interface Module for the 1784T47

Programming Terminal

1784KL

I/O ScannerCommunication Adapter Module

1775S5

DH+ PLC3 Communication Module

1775S5, SR5

SLC 500 Hand Held terminal

1747PT1 (with 1747PTA1E

firmware)

Portable Programming Terminal

1784T45, T47

Advanced Programming Software

1747PA2E (series x and up)

Standard Driver Software

6001F1E, F1E2

6001NET (for VAX) Network Communication Software

6001A1D, G1D, A1DB, G1DB

The following Allen-Bradley PLC and SLC processors are compatible with
the 1785-KA5 module:
PLC-5/10
PLC-5/12
PLC-5/15
PLC-5/25
PLC-5/30
PLC-5/250
PLC-5/40
PLC-5/60
SLC 5/03
SLC 5/04
SLC 500 (can only reply to remote messages)
SLC 5/01 (can only reply to remote messages)
SLC 5/02 (can only reply to remote messages)

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What this Chapter Contains

This chapter explains how to install the 1785-KA5 module in a 1771 I/O
rack or in a stand-alone panel mount setup. It contains the following
sections:
the European Union Directive Compliance
setting the switches
installing the 1785-KA5 module in an I/O rack
installing the 1785-KA5 panel-mount version
connecting the module
powering up

European Union Directive

Compliance

If this product is installed within the European Union or EEA regions and
has the CE mark, the following regulations apply.

EMC Directive
This apparatus is tested to meet Council Directive 89/336/EEC
Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) using a technical construction file
and the following standards, in whole or in part:
EN 50081-2
Environment
EN 50082-2
Environment

EMC Generic Emission Standard, Part 2 Industrial

EMC Generic Immunity Standard, Part 2 Industrial

The product described in this manual is intended for use in an industrial

environment.

Low Voltage Directive

This apparatus is also designed to meet Council Directive 73/23/EEC
Low Voltage, by applying the safety requirements of EN 611312
Programmable Controllers, Part 2 Equipment Requirements and Tests.
For specific information that the above norm requires, see the appropriate
sections in this manual, as well as the following Allen-Bradley publications:
Industrial Automation Wiring and Grounding Guidelines, publication
1770-4.1
Guidelines for Handling Lithium Batteries, publication AG-5.4
Automation Systems Catalog, publication B111
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Setting the Switches

The 1785-KA5 module has three banks of DIP switches that let you select
various communication options. The switch assemblies and their
corresponding options are:
To set the

Use switch assembly

DH485 station address and baud rate

SW1

DH+ station address and the auto route enable option

SW2

DH485 and DH+ channel LINK_IDs

SW3

Figure 2.1 shows the location of the switches on the 1785-KA5 module.
Figure 2.1
1785KA5 communication adapter module switch assemblies (cat. no.
1785KA5/B shown)

DH485 BAUD RATE

LEGEND
B7
B6
B5
B4
B3
B2
B1
B0
B3
B2
B1
B0

DH485 STATION ADDRESS

B0
B1
B2
B3
B4

B3
B2
B1
B0

RESERVED
AUTO ROUTE ENABLE

OFF (0)

DH+ STATION ADDRESS

ON (1)
DH485 CHANNEL DH+ IP LINK ID

DH+ CHANNEL LINK ID

ON
OFF
SW -1

SW -2

SW -3

switch assemblies

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Important: The 1785-KA5 uses the following convention:

on = binary 1
off = binary 0

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SW1: DH485 Station Address and DH485 Baud Rate

Use switch assembly SW-1 to select the DH485 station address and baud
rate for the 1785-KA5 module. The following sections show you how.
Setting the DH485 Station Address
Set switches 1-5 of SW-1 to the DH485 station address for the 1785-KA5.
Valid addresses are 0-31 decimal or 0-37 octal. Set the switches as
follows:
Most significant octal digit (switches 12)
To set to

Set switch 1 to

Set switch 2 to

Least significant octal digit (switches 35)

To set to

Set switch 3 to

Set switch 4 to

Set switch 5 to

For example
To set the modules DH485 station address to 15 decimal or 17 octal, set
the SW-1 switches as follows:
Set switch

To

most significant octal digit = 1

least significant octal digit = 7

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Setting the DH485 Baud Rate

Set switches 6-8 of SW-1 to the DH485 baud rate as follows:
To set this baud rate

Set switch 6 to

Set switch 7 to

Set switch 8 to

300

600

1200

2400

4800

9600

19200

RESERVED

SW2: Auto Routing and DH+ Station Address

The module has an auto routing feature that broadcasts an information
packet over the Data Highway network every 30 seconds.
The following illustration shows the only two network configurations
that you must use auto routing with:

PLC5

PLC5
PLC5

PLC5
Desired
Communication

Data Highway Plus

DH+
1785KA5

1785KA5

DH485

DH485
Desired
Communication
SLC5/03

2-4

DH+

SLC5/03

1785KA5

1785KA5

DH485

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If you are not using one of these two network configurations, do not use
the auto routing feature.
If you:

Then:

do not plan to use the auto routing feature skip to the next section, How to Enable or
Disable the Module for Auto Routing to
learn how to disable the auto routing
feature
plan to use the auto routing feature

continue with this section to determine if

you can use the auto routing feature in
your network

ATTENTION: Do not use auto routing in a network that

includes any of the following components:
1785-KE module
6008-LTV module
1785-KA module
1785-KA3 module
1775-S5 module
1784-KT card
1784-KTX card
1784-KTXD card
Module and system faults occur when you use auto routing in a system that
includes any of these network components. Be sure to disable the auto
routing feature when using these components.

How to Enable or Disable the Module for Auto Routing

Use switch assembly SW-2 to enable or disable the module for auto
routing.
To:

Set switch 2 to

enable auto routing

disable auto routing

Important: Switch 1 of SW-2 is reserved. Always set this switch to (0).

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Setting the DH+ Station Address

Set switches 3-8 of SW-2 to the DH+ station address for the 1785-KA5.
Valid addresses are 0-77 octal Set the switches as follows:
Most significant octal digit (switches 35)
To set to

Set switch 3 to

Set switch 4 to

Set switch 5 to

Least significant octal digit (switches 68)

To set to

Set switch 6 to

Set switch 7 to

Set switch 8 to

For example
To set the modules DH+ station address to 64 octal, set the switches as
shown below:

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Set switch

To

most significant octal digit = 6

least significant octal digit = 4

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SW3: DH485 Channel LINK_ID and DH+ Channel LINK_ID

The 1785-KA5 module has two LINK_ID addresses: one for its DH485
side and one for its DH+ side. See the following table to set switches 1-8
of SW-3.
Important: Do not use a LINK_ID of 0 (zero). This address is reserved. If
you have more than one 1785-KA5 module on a single physical network,
the LINK_IDs for the two modules must be the same.
To set the DH485
LINK_ID to

Set switch 1 to Set switch 2 to Set switch 3 to Set switch 4 to

To set the DH+

LINK_ID to

Set switch 5 to Set switch 6 to Set switch 7 to Set switch 8 to

10

11

12

13

14

15

For example
To set the modules DH485 LINK_ID to 4 and DH+ LINK_ID to 8, set the
switches as follows:
Set switch

To

DH485 LINK_ID = 4

DH+ LINK_ID = 8

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Important: Each physical network link must have a unique LINK_ID

address.
The next section shows you how to mount the module in a 1771 I/O rack.
See page 2-9 for instructions on mounting the stand-alone version.

Mounting the 1785KA5

Communication Adapter
Module in an I/O Rack

The 1785-KA5 mounts in any slot of an Allen-Bradley 1771 bulletin I/O

rack, except slot zero. If you are using a dropline/trunkline configuration,
mount the 1785-KA5 module within 10-100 feet of the DH+ trunkline. The
maximum cable length for DH485 trunk connections is 4,000 ft., with
individual stations daisy-chained together.
To install the 1785-KA5 module in a 1771 bulletin I/O rack:
1.

Perform an orderly power down of the rack and its controlling PLC
processor.

ATTENTION: Remove system power before removing or

installing the module in the 1771 I/O chassis. Failure to observe
this warning could result in:
damage to the modules circuitry
undesired operation and possible injury to personnel

2.

Insert the optional keying bands provided with the 1771 I/O rack on
the backplane (The 1785-KA5 is keyed to protect against installing it
in the wrong I/O rack slot). Insert one band between keying positions
6 and 8. Insert the other between positions 12 and 14. The figure
below shows the keying positions:

Keying
Bands

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3.

Slide the 1785-KA5 module into one of the slots in the 1771 I/O rack.
Make sure the module is seated properly. Snap down the latch on the
top of the module to secure proper placement in the rack (You can
change the position of the keying bands if subsequent system design
requires the insertion of a different type of module in this slot).
Now you are ready to connect the module (see page 2-10.)

Panelmounting the
1785KA5 Communication
Adapter Module

The rear edge of the 1785-KA5 panel-mount version contains a mounting

bracket that lets you install the module. If you are using a
dropline/trunkline configuration, mount the 1785-KA5 panel-mount
module within 10-100 feet of the DH+ trunkline. Figure 2.2 shows the
mounting dimensions for the module.
Figure 2.2
1785KA5 panelmount module (Cat. No. 1785KA5P/B) dimensions
39mm
(1.53")

149mm
(5.87")

hole size
accommodates
up to 1/4 - 20
size screw

288mm
(11.35")

305mm
(12.0")

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To protect the module from harmful environmental conditions, enclose it in

a standard industrial enclosure (NEMA type 12 or equivalent.)

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Important: Make sure the enclosure leaves a 6 inch (minimum) clearance

at the top and bottom of the module for air flow.
After you mount the module, you are ready to make connections.

Connecting the 1785KA5

Module

Figure 2.3 shows the ports on the front panel of the 1785-KA5 module:
Figure 2.3
1785KA5 connectors

DH+
DH+
Programming
Terminal
AUX

(for programmer)

DH485

Power Supply

Cat. No. 1785KA5/A

rackmount module

Cat. No. 1785KA5P/A

panelmount module
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To connect the 1785-KA5 module:

1.

Use the 3-pin port labeled Data Hwy Plus to connect the DH+
dropline (100 ft. max.) or the daisy-chained cable to the 1785-KA5
module. Connect the Allen-Bradley cable (cat. no. 1770-CD) to the
3-pin plug as shown:

1770CD
Cable

Blue (2)
Shield (SH)
Clear (1)

20224

2.

Use the 9-pin D-shell port labeled Data Hwy Plus to connect your
programming terminal (such as the 1784-T50 programming terminal
used with a 1784-CP cable) to the DH+ network:
Pin

Signal

(clear) signal wire

(blue) signal wire

(bare) cable shield wire

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3.

4.

Use the 8-pin modular port labeled AUX to connect the SLC 500
programmer. Use an Allen-Bradley cable (cat. no. 1747-C10
series A):
Pin

Signal

data (A)

-data (B)

(not used)

24v enable (internally connected to ground

pin 7)

TXEN (from HHT)

earth ground (chassis)

signal ground

+24V dc @ 105 ma

Use the 6-pin terminal block labeled DH485 to connect to the DH485
dropline. Use Belden #9842 cable:
Pin

Signal

earth ground (chassis)

cable shield

signal ground/common

data (B)

-data (A)

termination

Colors for the Belden #9842 cable are shown below:

earth ground

drain cable shield

blue/whitestripe

white/orangestrip data(B)

orange/whitestripe -data(A)

termination

a. Cut the white wire with the blue stripes from the twisted
wire pair. Do not use this wire.
b. Connect only one end of the trunk cable to earth ground
(chassis) by jumpering pins 1 and 2 together on the connector.

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Important: If the 1785-KA5 module is attached at either end of the

DH485 network trunk cable, install a wire jumper between pins 4 and 6 of
the 6-pin mating connector supplied with the module. This is the
termination resistor for the network.
5.

If you are connecting a 1785-KA5P/B panel-mount module, you need

to connect the external power supply:

Important: To meet the Low Voltage Directive regulations within the

European Union or EEA Regions, you must use a Class 2 Safety Extra-low
Voltage power supply.
a. Wire a power supply cable as shown below:
5V dc
supply @
3 Amps

(CHASSIS GROUND) Green/Yellow 4

0V dc (dc GND) Black
3
+5V dc Red
2
14 AWG standard colorcoded wire

(connect to power
connector on the
1785KA5P/B module)
(no connection)

4pin Phoenixstyle connector

supplied with 1785KA5P/B module

The earth ground or chassis ground wire should be color-coded

green with a yellow stripe.
b. Wire the cable using the 4-pin connector you received with your
module and connect the cable to the EXT PWR connector on the
module.
Pin

Signal

no connection

+5V dc @ 2.0 amps (red)

0Vdc (dc GND) black

(Chassis Ground) green/yellow

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The following figure shows how typical connections are made on the
DH485 link.
1785KA5
Gateway Module

Belden
#9842

DH485
Belden
#9842
DH485
Connector

1784KTX,
KTXD or
KR
Interface
Module

Connector

Connector

Link Coupler 1747AIC

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The figure below shows a typical system connection using the 1785-KA5
module:
PLC-5/15
1785-KA5 module

DH+

Data Highway Plus

DH+ Remote
Terminal

T70 Terminal
(with 1784KT,
KTX or KTXD)

AUX
DH485
DH485 daisy chain

1747-AIC
Link coupler

SLC 500
controller

1747-C11 Cable
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Connect DH485 stations at any point along the length of the cable using a
link coupler (cat. no. 1747-AIC) and daisy-chain connections.

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Powering Up the 1785KA5

Module

After you have:

set the switch assemblies on the 1785-KA5 module
mounted your 1785-KA5 module
connected the 1785-KA5 module to the DH+ and DH485 (and,
optionally, the 1784-T50 programming terminal, the SLC 500
programmer and the external power supply)
you are ready to power up the 1785-KA5 module. To power up the
module:
1.

Perform a power up of the I/O rack and PLC processor (refer to your
PLC users manual for more information.)
At power-up, the 1785-KA5 performs internal memory and device
diagnostic checks. Both the DH+ and DH485 have duplicate address
protection. During these tests, the red FAULT LED lights up and the
top three green LEDs (DH+TX, DH+RX, DH485TX) sequence
through test values.

2.

Use the LEDs to verify that the module was installed properly. The
diagnostic check is complete when the red FAULT LED turns off
(tests normally complete within 10 seconds.) The figure below shows
the LEDs.

DH+ transmit (green)

DH+ receive (green)
DH485 transmit (green)
DH485 receive (green)
CPU Fault (red)

DH+TX

DH+RX

DH485TX

DH485RX
FAULT

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Use the following table to determine if the installation was

successful:
If the installation was Then
successful

-only the green LEDs flash on and off.

-the DIP switches are read. All DIP switches are read at this
time only. Changes you make after this time are ignored.
Important: Always power down the module before you change
DIP switch settings.

unsuccessful

-the red LED remains on and the green LEDs freeze at the
failed value
-the 1785KA5 is removed from both the DH+ and DH485
networks. Originating devices can not send packets through
the module and do not receive responses.

Use the modules LEDs and the following table to interpret an

installation failure:
DH+TX

DH+RX

DH485TX

Problem

off

off

on

bad ROM checksum

off

on

off

RAM address test failed

off

on

on

RAM pattern test failed

on

off

off

CTC timer tests failed

Important: If only the red FAULT LED lights up, there are two possible
causes:
a duplicate station address was detected on the DH+ or DH485
the KA5P is indicating that there is a problem with the external
power supply or cable

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What this Chapter Contains

This chapter includes information on:

network addressing
how the 1785-KA5 module operates as a router
how the 1785-KA5 module operates as a gateway
PLC-5 to SLC communication
controlling the flow of data

Internet Protocol
Addressing

Each station on the internet must have a unique Internet Protocol (IP)
address to help a packet reach its intended receiver. The IP address is the
high level address used to send message packets back and forth across the
internet. The IP address must be unique over all physical networks that are
connected, not just one local network channel. It is needed because a
device on the DH+ network may have the same address as a device on the
DH485 network. The IP address has two parts:
LINK_ID address
DH+/DH485 STATION address

LINK_ID Address
The LINK_ID is the address of the link (individual cable or channel). Each
network link in the internet should have a unique LINK_ID address. You
set the LINK_ID address using the switches on the interface module for
each station.
Important: If more than one 1785-KA5 module is attached on one
physical link, each must have the same LINK_ID address.

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For example:
In Figure 3.1, the DH+ LINK_IDs for all three 1785-KA5 modules must
be set to 1 (the DH+ LINK_ID.)
Figure 3.1
IP addressing
DH+ (LINK_ID = 1)
5

1785 -KA5

1785 -KA5

DH+ LINK_ID 1,
station 2

DH485 LINK_ID 2,
station 10

1785 -KA5

DH+ LINK_ID 1,
station 3

DH+ LINK_ID 1,
station 4

DH485 LINK_ID 3,
station 11

DH485 LINK_ID 4,
station 12

DH485 (LINK_ID = 4)
DH485 (LINK_ID = 3)
DH485 (LINK_ID = 2)
5
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Important: The following LINK_ID addresses are reserved:

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This LINK_ID address

Is reserved for the

LINK_ID = 0

local network. When a station does not know its own LINK_ID, it can
specify 0 until it determines the value (from a router, for example)

LINK_ID = FFFFh

internet broadcast address. When using this address, the STATION

fields must also be all ones. The broadcast address is only permitted
in the destination field. The broadcast packet is routed to all internet
addresses

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DH+/DH485 STATION Address

The DH+ and DH485 address is the low level physical address that
identifies a device on a single physical network. Each physical device must
have a unique STATION address on that link. You set the STATION
address using the switches on the interface module. Valid physical
addresses are 0-77 octal for the DH+ network and 0-31 decimal for the
DH485 network.
Important: Each physical device on a link must have a unique address on
that link. Two devices can not have the same address.
For example:
Figure 3.1 on page 3-2 shows a DH+ network with a LINK_ID of 1
connected to a DH485 network with a LINK_ID of 2 by a 1785-KA5
module. Both networks have stations with addresses of 5, yet each device
has a unique IP address.
This device

Has this IP address

device 3 on the DH+ network

LINK_ID = 1, station = 3

device 3 on the DH485 network

LINK_ID = 2, station = 3

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1785KA5 Router
Communication

This section explains:

router mode addressing
how the 1785-KA5 operates as a router

Router Mode Addressing

A DH+ device wishing to send an internet packet to a DH485 device must
set the internet destination address (LINK_ID, STATION) to the:
LINK_ID of the DH485 network
STATION address to the DH485 device

How the 1785KA5 Module Operates as a Router

The 1785-KA5 module operates as a router when attached DH485 stations
fully implement IP protocol (if they do not, it acts as a gateway) DH485
stations that implement IP can initiate commands, as well as send reply
messages.
Important: SLC 5/01, SLC 5/02 and fixed controllers do not support IP.
To communicate with one of these processors, use the 1785-KA5 module
as a gateway.
When the 1785-KA5 module receives an internet packet, it acts as an
intermediate station and passes the packet along in the correct direction.
Unlike the gateway process, no packet conversion is necessary because
stations on both sides of the 1785-KA5 speak the same language.

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The figure below demonstrates internet router mode communication from a

PLC-5 processor (on DH+) to another PLC-5 (on a remote DH+ network)
across the DH485. The auto route enable switch, switch 2 of SW-2 (see
page 2-2) is set to on (1) for both 1785-KA5 modules.
PLC 5

PLC 5

DH+ LINK_ID 1,
station 10

DH+ LINK_ID 3,
station 15

DH +
LINK_ID = 3

DH +
LINK_ID = 1

DH+ LINK_ID 1,
station 11

DH485 LINK_ID = 2

DH+ LINK_ID 3,
station 14

DH485 LINK_ID 2,
station 12

DH485 LINK_ID 2,
station 13
1785 -KA5

1785 -KA5
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The message instruction below (as shown in Allen-Bradley 6200 Series

software) shows the PLC-5 on the left writing 64 words from its data file
N20:0 to data file N21:0 of the remote PLC-5 on the right. The 1785-KA5
modules (in router mode) determine which device in the internet to route
the message, so if the internet contains multiple 1785-KA5 modules, the
message still reaches its intended destination.
Figure 3.2
Message instruction
MESSAGE INSTRUCTION DATA ENTRY FOR CONTROL BLOCK N10:0
In this message transfer process:
the message is first sent to the
local node, which is the 1785KA5
module (DH+ LINK_ID = 1, STATION 11)
the 1785KA5 determines the
location of the remote station in the
internet and reroutes it to the proper
destination, which is the PLC5
(DH+LINK_ID = 3, STATION 15)

Communication command:
PLC-5 data table address:
size in elements:
Local/Remote:
Remote station:
LINK_ID:
Remote link type:
Local node address:
Destination data table address:

PLC-5 typed write

N20:0
64
Remote
15
3
DATA HIGHWAY
11
N21:0

Block size = 11 words

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1785KA5 Gateway
Communication

This section explains:

gateway mode addressing
how the 1785-KA5 operates as a gateway
single-hop mode packets

Gateway Mode Addressing

All DH+ and DH485 destination and source addresses are contained in the
lower address byte, leaving the upper byte free for sub-addressing. An
internet device sends a packet to a non-internet device on the DH485 link
by:
addressing the lower byte of the STATION address (D_STATION[0]) to
the 1785-KA5 adapter module for packet processing
addressing the upper byte of the STATION address (D_STATION[1]) to
the actual destination device. The upper byte of the STATION field is
defined as follows:

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How the 1785KA5 Module Operates as a Gateway

The 1785-KA5 module operates as a gateway when attached DH485
stations do not fully implement IP. It converts IP packets to DH485 local
packets and sends them to their DH485 destination stations.
Important: SLC 5/01, SLC 5/02 and fixed controllers do not support IP.
DH+ devices that wish to send packets to DH485 devices that do not
implement IP protocol must address the 1785-KA5 DH+ or DH485
gateway service internet address (You set these addresses before you
install the 1785-KA5 module. See page 2-7.)
The 1785-KA5 communicates with DH+ devices using IP and DH485
devices using DH485 packets only. The 1785-KA5 module automatically
converts between the DH+ and the DH485 as necessary. Neither side is
aware of the packet conversion process.
Only devices that fully implement IP protocol may initiate PCCC
command packets. DH485 devices that do not implement IP may only send
reply packets.

Internet Protocol Singlehop Packets

The IP single-hop packet is a special type of IP-to-DH485 remote packet
where the DH+ device sending the packet believes it is connected to a
gateway that only has two networks the network it is connected to, and
its opposite network.
A single-hop packet is formatted like an IP remote data packet, except that
the destination (DST) and source link (S_LINK_ID) fields are zero, so the
packet is not routed using the normal IP routing algorithm. When the
1785-KA5 module receives the packet, it automatically retransmits the
packet on the network opposite the one on which the packet was received.
Important: The 1785-KA5 module will accept single-hop packets from its
DH+ side only (no DH485 software can generate these packets.) New
software running on DH485 devices wanting to send packets off of the
DH485 network should only implement full IP-formatted packets not
single-hop packets.

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PLC5 to SLC
Communication

A PLC-5 can communicate with a SLC 500, SLC 5/01, SLC 5/02, or SLC
5/03 using a PLC-5 ladder rung message instruction. These SLC devices
do not provide a message instruction, but will respond to UNSOLICITED
READ and UNSOLICITED WRITE commands.
Read and write commands are addressed to the SLCs data file 9 (also
referred to as its common interface file, or CIF.) Data file 9 must be
created before the read or write command can be executed. File 9 can be
created in the SLC 500 using Advanced Programming Software (APS),
which must be locally configured. Contact your sales office for third party
software support.
The following example demonstrates communication in an internet using
gateway mode. The message instruction shows that the PLC-5 sends 10
words from its data file N40:0 to file 9 (CIF) of the remote SLC 5/02. Note
the following:
DH+ LINK_ID = 1,
station = 20

PLC 5

DH +
LINK_ID = 1
SLC 5/02

DH485 LINK_ID = 2
DH+ station = 11
DH485 station = 12
1785KA5P/A

DH485 LINK_ID = 2
station = 10
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MESSAGE INSTRUCTION DATA ENTRY FOR CONTROL

BLOCK N20:0
Communication command:
PLC-5 data table address:
size in elements:
local/remote:
remote station:
LINK_ID:
remote link type:
local node address:
destination table address:
size in blocks = 10 words

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PLC-2 Unprotected Write

N40:0
10
remote
012
0
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The following information applies to this transaction:

The command must be a PLC-2-type command.
The message is a remote message because the destination is not on the
local link.
The remote station is the octal equivalent of the decimal address of the
destination (for example, SLC 5/02 address = 10 decimal = 12 octal.)
In the message instruction, set the LINK_ID to zero (0) even though the
actual LINK_ID does not equal zero.
The local node is the DH+ station address of the 1785-KA5.
File 9 must exist in the SLC 5/02.
Important: File 9 must contain a minimum of 17 elements. The PLC-5
begins writing into element 16 because the destination table address
contains a minimum of 10 elements.
The destination data table address specifies the data word number to be
accessed within file 9. The PLC-5 automatically converts this address to
a byte address by doubling the decimal equivalent of the word address.
For example: 0108 = 1610 and 1778 = 25410.
SLC 500 processors use two types of addressing:
word addressing
byte addressing
To

Use this type

access only even

words

word addressing. SLC 500, 5/01, and 5/02 processors use

word addressing. Therefore, you can address only even
addresses in file 9 between word 1610 and word 25410.

access both even and

odd words

byte addressing. The SLC 5/02, series C, FRN 3 or later can

use byte addressing when bit S:2/8 is set. Therefore, you can
address both even and odd addresses between word 810 and
word 25510 in file 9.
If the SLC 5/02 is in word addressing mode, the destination
data table address, when doubled and converted to decimal,
represents the word number to be accessed.
If the SLC 5/02 is in byte addressing mode, the destination
data table address, when converted to decimal, represents the
word number to be accessed (see Table 3.A.)

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Table 3.A
SLC 5/02 byte addressing mode

3-10

PLC5 destination table

address

Type of addressing

SLC address

010

word

N9:16

011

word

N9:18

176

word

N9:252

177

word

N9:254

010

byte

N9:8

011

byte

N9:9

176

byte

N9:254

177

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The next sections describe two types of remote messaging. Refer to

Figure 3.3 with the following examples:
remote read from a 500CPU
remote read from a 485CIF
Figure 3.3
Connections for a remote message.
1747-AIC

1747-AIC
DH - 485 network

DH - 485 network

LINK_ID = 1
Node 6
DH - 485
network

DH - 485
network

Node 4
Node 2
LINK_ID = 3
SLC 5/02

SLC 5/03

Node 1

Data Highway Plus network

Node 9
(11 octal)

LINK_ID = #

LINK_ID = 2

Node 7

Node 3
Node 2

Node 8

PLC-5 processor with

a 1785-KA5 module

PLC-5 processor with

a 1785-KA5 module

Node 5

T60 Workstation

PLC5/40 processor

DH - 485 network
1747-AIC

DH - 485
network

1747-AIC

Node 6 is the orginating node of MSG

instruction. (You do not need to specify
its address.)
Node 4 is the Local Bridge
node address.

DH - 485
network

Node 7 is the remote node address of

the local bridge. (You do not need to
specify its address.)

Node 3

STATION 8 is the Remote

Bridge Address.

Node 1

Node 5 is the remote node address

of the remote bridge.
Node 3 is the Target station address.

SLC 5/02

SLC 5/02

Link ID = 2 is the Remote Link_ID

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Remote Read from a 500CPU

DH485 supports remote messaging. Below is the data entry screen for a
remote read.

Display Area:

F10
F1
F2
F3
F4
F5
F6
F7
F8

Peer-to-Peer
Type:
READ
Read/Write:
500CPU
Target Device:
Remote
Local/Remote:
N10 : 0
Control Block:
1
Channel:
3
Target Node:
2
Remote Bridge Link ID:
0
Remote Bridge Node Address:
4
Local Bridge Node Address:
N7 : 0
Destination/Source File Address:
N7 : 50
Target SRC/Dst File Address:
5
Message Length in Elements:
20
Message Timeout (seconds):

ignore if timed out:

to be retried:
awaiting execution:
continuous run:
error:
message done:
message transmitting
message enabled
waiting for queue space:

ERROR CODE: 0
Error Code Desc:
Message:
Prompt:
Data/Cmd Entry:
Status:
Main Functions:

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0 TO
0 NR
0 EW
0 CO
0 ER
0 DN
0 ST
0 EN
0 WQ

control bit address: N10 : 0/8

Press a function key: <ENTER> to save and exit, or <ESC> to abort

offline
TARGET
NODE

F1

no forces
REMOTE
LINK ID

F2

INSTR INSERT

REMOTE
ADDRESS

F3

LOCAL
ADDRESS

F4

FILE
ADDRESS

F5

TARGET
ADDRESS

F6

MESSAGE
LIMIT

F7

MESSAGE
TIMEOUT

F8

File 009
TOGGLE
BIT

F9

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Function Key

Description

[F1] Target Node

Specifies the node number of processor that is receiving the message.

[F2] Remote LINK_ID1

Specifies the LINK_ID of the remote network where the remote target processor resides.

[F3] Remote Bridge Node Address2

Use when the remote target device is a SLC fixed, 5/01, 5/02, or any other noninternet device. The value
must be 0 anytime your remote target device is a SLC 5/03, PLC5, or other internet device. Valid range is
0 - 15 decimal.

[F4] Local Address

Specifies the node address of the bridge residing on the local network that provides the link to the remote
target processor. Specifies DH485 address.

[F5] File Address

For a Read (Destination) this is the address in the initiating processor which is to receive data.
For a Write (Source) this is the address in the initiating processor that is to send data.
Valid file types are S, B, T, C, R, N, I, O, M0, M1.

[F6] Target Address

For a Read (Destination) this is the address in the remote target processor that is to send data.
For a Write (Source) this is the address in the remote target processor that is to receive data.
Valid file types are S, B, T, C, R, N, I, O, M0, M1.

[F7] Message Length

Defines the length of the message in elements. One word elements are limited to a maximum length of 1
-112. Three word elements are limited to a maximum length of 1 - 37.

[F8] Message Timeout

Defines the length of the message timer in seconds. A timeout of 0 seconds means that there is no timer
and the message will wait forever for a reply. Valid range is 0 - 255 seconds.

[F10] Channel

Identifies the physical channel used for the message communication. Available channels are (0, RS232) or
(1, DH485).

1 The Remote Bridge Node Address refers to the side of the remote bridge that is connected to the local bridge's remote side. This address must be

within the range of 1  15 decimal. When this value is between 1 and 15, the MSG instruction sends gateway" packets. Gateway packets need to
contain the Remote Bridge Node Address to function. The 1785KA5 module only accepts gateway packets between 1 - 15. The 5/03 MSG instruction
contains a gateway packet anytime the Remote Bridge Node Address field is nonzero.

2 In the cases of MSG instructions to noninternet devices and end devices residing directly on the DH+ link, the Remote LINK_ID is the

In all other cases, the Remote LINK_ID is the DH485 LINK_ID.

DH+ LINK_ID.

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The monitor display screen allows you to monitor the status of the
message instruction while the processor is running.

Display Area:

In this screen, the 5/03 processor reads 5 elements (words)

from Target node 3 of Remote Bridge LINK_ID 2, starting at
word N7:50. If 20 seconds elapse without a reply,

F10
F1

error bit N10:012 will be set, indicating that the instruction

has timed out. The device at node 3 of Remote Bridge
LINK_ID 2 understands the SLC family protocol.
F6
F8

Peer-to-Peer
Type:
READ
Read/Write:
500CPU
Target Device:
Remote
Local/Remote:
N10 : 0
Control Block:
1
Channel:
3
Target Node:
2
Remote Bridge Link ID:
0
Remote Bridge Node Address:
4
Local Bridge Node Address:
N7 : 0
Destination/Source File Address:
N7 : 50
Target SRC/Dst File Address:
5
Message Length in Elements:
20
Message Timeout (seconds):
ERROR CODE: 0
Error Code Desc:

ignore if timed out:

to be retried:
awaiting execution:
continuous run:
error:
message done:
message transmitting
message enabled
waiting for queue space:

control bit address: N10 : 0/8

Message:
Press a function key or press <ESC> to exit monitor
Prompt:
Data/Cmd Entry:
offline
no forces
INSTR INSERT
Status:
Main Functions:

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TARGET
NODE

F1

0 TO
0 NR
0 EW
0 CO
0 ER
0 DN
0 ST
0 EN
0 WQ

TARGET
ADDRESS

F6

MESSAGE
TIMEOUT

F8

File 009
TOGGLE
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Remote Read from a 485CIF

If you select a remote read from a 485CIF, the following screen appears:

Display Area:

F10
F1
F2
F3
F4
F5
F6
F7
F8

Peer-to-Peer
Type:
READ
Read/Write:
485CIF
Target Device:
Remote
Local/Remote:
N10 : 0
Control Block:
0
Channel:
3
Target Node:
3
Remote Bridge Link ID:
0
Remote Bridge Node Address:
4
Local Bridge Node Address:
N7 : 0
Destination/Source File Address:
20
Target Offset
5
Message Length in Elements:
10
Message Timeout (seconds):

ignore if timed out:

to be retried:
awaiting execution:
continuous run:
error:
message done:
message transmitting
message enabled
waiting for queue space:

ERROR CODE: 0
Error Code Desc:
Message:
Prompt:
Data/Cmd Entry:
Status:
Main Functions:

0 TO
0 NR
0 EW
0 CO
0 ER
0 DN
0 ST
0 EN
0 WQ

control bit address: N10 : 0/8

Press a function key: <ENTER> to save and exit, or <ESC> to abort

offline
TARGET
NODE

F1

no forces
REMOTE
LINK ID

F2

INSTR INSERT

REMOTE
ADDRESS

F3

LOCAL
ADDRESS

F4

FILE
ADDRESS

F5

TARGET
OFFSET

F6

MESSAGE
LIMIT

F7

MESSAGE
TIMEOUT

F8

File 009
TOGGLE
BIT

F9

CHANNEL

F10

Function Key

Description

[F1] Target Node

Specifies the node number of processor that is receiving the message. Valid range is 0 - 254 decimal.

[F2] Remote LINK_ID

Specifies the LINK_ID of the remote network where the remote target processor resides.

[F3] Remote Bridge Node Address

Use when the remote target device is a SLC fixed, 5/01, 5/02, or any other noninternet device. Valid range
is 0 - 15 decimal.

[F4] Local Address

Specifies the node address of the bridge residing on the local network that provides the link to the remote
target processor. Valid range is 0 - 254 decimal.

[F5] File Address

For a Read (Destination) this is the address in the initiating processor that is to receive data.
For a Write (Source) this is the address in the initiating processor that is to send data.
Valid file types are S, B, T, C, R, N, I, O, M0, M1.

[F6] Target Offset

For a Read or Write this is the word offset value in the common interface file (byte offset for nonSLC
device).

[F7] Message Length

Defines the length of the message in elements. One word elements are limited to a maximum length of 1
-112. Three word elements are limited to a maximum length of 1 - 37.

[F8] Message Timeout

Defines the length of the message timer in seconds. A timeout of 0 seconds means that there is no timer
and the message will wait forever for a reply. Valid range is 0 - 255 seconds.

[F10] Channel

Identifies the physical channel used for the message communication. Available channels are (RS232, 0) or
(DH485, 1).

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The monitor display screen allows you to monitor the status of the
message instruction while the processor is running:

Display Area:

In this screen, the 5/03 processor reads 5 elements (words)

from Target node 3 or Remote Bridge LINK_ID 3, starting at
byte offset 20 of its PLC 3 compatibility file. This is a byte
offset because the device at node 3 is a PLC-5/40.
The 5 elements are placed in the integer file starting at
word N7:0. If 10 seconds elapse without a reply,
error bit N10:0/12 will be set, indicating that the
instruction timed out. The device at node 3 of the
Remote Bridge LINK_ID 2 understands the
485CIF (PLC 2 emulation) protocol.

F10
F1

F6
F8

Peer-to-Peer
Type:
READ
Read/Write:
485CIF
Target Device:
Remote
Local/Remote:
N10 : 0
Control Block:
1
Channel:
3
Target Node:
3
Remote Bridge Link ID:
0
Remote Bridge Node Address:
4
Local Bridge Node Address:
N7 : 0
Destination/Source File Address:
20
Target Offset
5
Message Length in Elements:
10
Message Timeout (seconds):

ignore if timed out:

to be retried:
awaiting execution:
continuous run:
error:
message done:
message transmitting
message enabled
waiting for queue space:

ERROR CODE: 0
Error Code Desc:

control bit address: N10 : 0/8

Message:
Press a function key: <ENTER> to save and exit, or <ESC> to abort
Prompt:
Data/Cmd Entry:
offline no forces
INSTR INSERT
Status:
Main Functions:

3-16

TARGET
NODE

F1

0 TO
0 NR
0 EW
0 CO
0 ER
0 DN
0 ST
0 EN
0 WQ

TARGET
OFFSET

F6

MESSAGE
TIMEOUT

F8

File 009
TOGGLE
BIT

F9

Chapter 3
Communicating through the 1785KA5
Communication Adapter Module

Controlling the Flow of Data

The data transfer rate is much higher for DH+ links (57.6 KB) than for
DH485 links (19.2 KB), so DH+ devices must control the flow of data to
DH485 devices. For example, a DH+ device can send packets to the
1785-KA5 adapter three times faster than the gateway can send the packets
out to their DH485 destinations.
The 1785-KA5 adapter module provides only a limited amount of buffer
space to account for short term bursts of data transfer. The DH+ device
must meter out or otherwise provide other means for flow control to
prevent buffer overflow in the gateway.

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Index

Numbers
1785-KA5 Communication Adapter module,
using more than one, 27
1785-KA5 communication adapter module
defined, 11
illustrated, 13
1785-KA5 gateway module
specifications, A1
using more than one, 31
1785-KA5 panel mount module, when to
use, 13
1785-KA5 rack mount module, when to
use, 13

C
compatible products, 15
connecting the module, 210

D
data flow control, 317
DH+ network, 12
setting the channel LINK_ID, 27
setting the station address, 24
DH485 network
setting the baud rate, 24
setting the channel LINK_ID, 27
setting the station address, 23

IP layer, address, 31

L
LED indicators, troubleshooting, 216
LINK_ID address, 31
LINK_ID addresses, 27

M
MAC layer, address, 33
mounting in an I/O rack, 28

P
panel-mounting, 29
PLC 5 to SLC500 communication, 38
powering up the module, 216

R
router mode, addressing, 34
router operation, 34

S
setting the switches, 22
single-hop packets, 37
Specifications, A1

G
gateway
addressing, 36
communication, 37

I
installation, successful and unsuccessful,
217

station address, DH+ and DH485, 33

T
troubleshooting with the LEDs, 216

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