Routing limitations, Dh+ and cip messaging – Rockwell Automation 1756-DHRIO_DHRIOXT ControlLogix Data Highway Plus-Remote I/O Communication Interface Module User Manual
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Rockwell Automation Publication 1756-UM514C-EN-P - June 2014
Chapter 1
About the Module
Routing Limitations
The modules can route a message through as many as four communication 
networks and three chassis. This limit applies to only the routing of a message 
and not to the total number of networks or chassis in a system.
DH+ and CIP Messaging
The modules allow an information exchange between devices, such as 
ControlLogix controllers, PLC and SLC controllers.
With these modules, you can exchange information in any of the following 
scenarios:
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Between PLC or SLC controllers on different networks
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Between the ControlLogix controllers and a PLC or SLC controller on 
different networks
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Between ControlLogix controllers on different networks
The figure shows an example system. Two ControlLogix chassis link Data 
Highway Plus networks. Communication between PLC-5® programmable 
controllers on different networks is accomplished in the same manner used for 
communication within a network.
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Data Collection and 
Recipe Management
Programming 
Terminal
ControlLogix 
Chassis
ControlLogix 
Chassis
Data Highway Plus
PLC-5
Data Highway Plus
SLC 500
RSView
PLC-5
SLC 500
RSView