AB Micrologix 1000 questions

[utimgr]

Its been years since I've done an AB PLC, last ones were way back in time with the SLC500 bricks.

Client *insisted* on a Micrologix. OK, so I now have a Micrologix1000, and gettng RSLOGIX updated to do the programming. I have a model 1761-L32AWA

Looking thru the manual, and googling some haven't come up with the comm port info. All I see is a single mini-DIN connector on top, next to the status lights. I assume this is the programming port, but is it DH+, DH485, what? I need to tie a panelview into this PLC as well, so do I use that same port?

Also, is this PLC expandable? I think so, most are, but again I dont see an expansion port.

Anyone familiar with these?

 

[machmech]

Hello utimgr

You can get a wealth of information on the Rockwell home site.

http://www.rockwellautomation.com/

Also any questions that address this subject would be answered
better in this forum.

http://www.eng-tips.com/threadminder.cfm?pid=791

Chuck

A government which robs Peter to pay Paul
can always depend on the support of Paul.
- George Bernard Shaw

 

[utimgr]

thanks for the link to the other group. I did a search for micrologix before I posted and ended up empty.

 

[ScottyUK]

The port is an RS-232 DF1 full duplex port, if that is any assistance.


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[Ctrlfreak]

Did you ever get an answer to your question? Try Pub. # 1761-6.3 from this link:

http://literature.rockwellautomatio...0012&FamilyId=0088&passedLangVal=EN - English

Do a copy paste. Also AIC #1761-Net-AIC will allow you to connect DH-485, which is Panelview friendly. Also, Rslinx can help with the communication problems. Good luck.

 

[Jmancan]

Your best bet is to call your local Rockwell supplier that sold you the PLC. They usually have a tech onsite that can help get you going. Sometimes they'll come onsite to help out if you're in jam - especially if you are a customer that purchases alot of equipment!

 

[utimgr]

True...used to do alot of AB but then went to a less expensive brand till this. I'm not sure if our local guys have much knowledge, but worth a try.

I just thought at least the documentation that came with it ought to have a little more explantion of the comm ports.

The link provided in the prior posting was helpful in that it did tell me I can't add an 10/100 module because there is no way to expand the I/O (good) and the port is RS232, so now I know what panelview interface to order.

Thanks folks