User Manual
Table Of Contents
- 1756-UM532A-EN-P
- Important User Information
- Table of Contents
- Purpose of This Manual
- Preface
- 1756-DH485 Module Overview
- Overview of the DH-485 Network
- Introduction
- DH-485 Network Description
- DH-485 Network Protocol
- DH-485 Token Rotation
- DH-485 Network Initialization
- Devices that Use the DH-485 Network
- 1747-AIC Isolated Link Coupler for DH-485
- 1761-NET-AIC Advanced Interface Converter Product Overview
- Operating Modes
- Device Compatibility
- Misconception about the 1761-NET-AIC Converter
- 1747-UIC USB to DH-485 Interface Converter
- Example System Configuration
- Important Planning Considerations
- Additional Resources
- Use Data Highway 485 Network
- Use RSLinx Software to Create a Routing Table
- Communicate from an SLC 5/03 Controller to a Logix Controller over a DH-485 Network
- Communicate Between SLC Controllers over DH+ and DH485 Networks
- Communicate Between a PLC-5 Controller and a Remote SLC 5/03 Controller over Multiple DH-485 Networks
- Communicate from an SLC 5/05 Controller to an SLC 5/03 Controller over an EtherNet/IP Network
- Communicate to a SLC 5/03 Controller on a DH-485 Network
- Communicate from a Logix Controller to an SLC 5/03 Controller over EtherNet/IP and DH-485 Networks
- Specifications
- Troubleshoot the 1756-DH485 Module
- Index
- How Are We Doing?
- Rockwell Automation Support
- Backcover

Publication 1756-UM532A-EN-P - May 2006
3-2 Use Data Highway 485 Network
Link Design
When you design your DH-485 link, you should use good design practices,
including laying out the link before installation. We also recommend you
consider the following when designing your DH-485 link:
• All performance requirements
• Maintenance
• Possible future changes to the link
Use a Belden 9842 or a Belden 3106A cable to connect your module to
DH-485. Only connect a DH-485 network using a daisy-chain configuration.
If you need to know how to install a DH-485 network, refer to publication
1747-UM011, SLC 500 Modular Hardware Style User Manual.
Two Methods of
Communication Over a
DH-485 Network
The 1756-DH485 module acts as a bridge for two methods of communication.
These methods are:
• DH-485 Messaging
• Common Industrial Protocol (CIP) Messaging
The table Types of Communication on the 1756-DH485 Module lists the
devices that support each communication method.
Types of Communication on the 1756-DH485 Module
Type of Communication Devices and Softw are Support
DH-485 messaging SLC-500 -5/05, 5/04, 5/03, 5/02, 5/01, MicroLogix
Logix controllers
RSLinx and RSLogix 500 software
Common Industrial Protocol
(CIP) messaging
Logix controllers
RSLogix 5000 and RSLinx software