Rockwell Automation 2706 DL40 HARDWARE USER MANUAL - Manual (Page 17)

Chapter 2
Introduction to the DL40
2 – 4
Figure 2.2
Remote I/O PassThrough via DH+
Computer
DH+ Network
DL40
Remote I/O Link
DL40 DL40
Remote I/O Link
PLC-5E Remote I/O PassThrough Via Ethernet
PLC-5E Remote I/O PassThrough allows you to upload and download
message files from a computer to a DL40 connected by remote I/O to a
programmable Logic Controller on the Ethernet link. There is no need to
connect separate wiring from the computer to the DL40. PassThrough is
available only on Series D or higher DL40 message displays. A summary of
compatible PLCs appears on page 2 – 11.
Figure 2.3
Remote I/O PassThrough via Ethernet
Computer
Ethernet Network
DL40
Remote I/O Link
DL40 DL40
Remote I/O Link
Support for Extended ASCII Character Set
The extended ASCII character set allows you to create messages in alternate
languages such as French, German, Italian, and Spanish with the Offline
Programming Software (Revision 2.0 or greater) and displayed on a DL40
(Revision 2.0 or greater).