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Chapter
Using the Communication Ports
2
2 -13
1747-AIC Link Coupler/1784-KR DH-485 Interface Card
The 1784-KR DH-485 Interface Card enables your personal computer to
communicate across the DH-485 network to the BASIC module without
the interface/converter. This figure shows a DH-485 network
configuration with the 1784-KR DH-485 Interface Card and its host
computer linked with the BASIC module through a link coupler.
PLC processor
with BASIC
module
1747-C11 cable
1747-C11 cable
Link
coupler
1747-AIC
Link
coupler
1747-AIC
Personal computer
PBASE software
1784-KR DH-485
interface card
DH-485
communication
cable
Belden #9842
SLC 500
controller
with BASIC
module
(1746-BAS)
In this configuration, your personal computer must have the 1784-KR
DH-485 Interface Card installed in one of its expansion slots. The DH-485
data link connector on the 1784-KR card and port DH485 on your BASIC
module are interfaced with the DH-485 network through a 1747-AIC link
coupler.
Installing and
Replacing
Components
3
2
G
Remove Module from Chassis
G
Disassemble Module
G
Install Memory Module
G
Replace Battery
G
Reassemble Module
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