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DH485 ROUTER/B
A-DH485R/B
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The DH485 Router provides intelligent data routing between EtherNet/IP and DH485 which can help simplify the migration from PLC5, and SLC systems to ControlLogix or CompactLogix platforms, where a DH485 interface is required. This router can also be used to program Allen-Bradley SLC5/03 PLCs via Ethernet. In addition, this router can be used to connect newer PanelView Plus and PanelView 800 devices to a range of Rockwell Automation controllers via DH485.
- Intelligent routing to Logix/SLC/MicroLogix
- Direct-to-Tag™ Technology
- Supports reactive tag mapping - Slave mode
- Supports scheduled tag mapping - Master mode
- Supports PLC5/SLC mapping
- Supports Logix programming over Ethernet for Serial interfaces (SLC/MicroLogix)
- Supports interfacing of PanelView Plus and PV800 terminals from Ethernet to Serial
- Can be used on a Device-Level-Ring - DLR
- Can be used to replace the 1761-NET-AIC
- Isolated RS485 port

Overview
The DH485 Router/B provides intelligent data routing between EtherNet/IP and DH485 which can help simplify the migration from MicroLogix and SLC systems to ControlLogix or CompactLogix platforms, where a DH485 interface is required.
The DH485 Router/B can also be used to program Allen-Bradley SLC5/03 PLCs via Ethernet. This is especially useful with certain legacy controllers that do not support Ethernet.
In addition, the DH485 Router/B can be used to connect newer PanelView Plus and PanelView 800 devices to a range of Rockwell Automation controllers. This is especially useful where newer PanelView Plus devices (supporting only Ethernet) are required to connect to controllers (new and old) via DH485.
The DH485 Router/B is able to transfer data from a DH485 device to a maximum of eight Logix controllers. The module operates in one of four modes, simplifying the configuration for all applications.
Mode | Description | Message Initiator |
Transparent PCCC | The DH485 Router/B will redirect DH485 PCCC messages to a Logix controller at a preconfigured EtherNet/IP path. Logix PLC Mapping configuration may also be required. This mode also enables remote programming using RSLogix 500. | Remote Device |
Reactive Tag | The DH485 Router/B will convert DH485 messages to Logix controller tag reads or tag writes. No Logix PLC Mapping configuration is required. | Remote Device |
Scheduled Tag | The DH485 Router/B transfers data between a DH485 device and a number of Logix tags, using a preconfigured scheduled. No Logix or remote device configuration is required. |
DH485 Router/B |
Unscheduled | The DH485 Router/B transfers messages received from a Logix Message Instruction. | Logix (Msg) |
AIC | This will allow the user to connect a RS232 device (e.g. MicroLogix 1400) to a the DH485 network via the isolated RS485 port of the DH485 Router/B. This can be used as a direct replacement for the discontinued NET-AIC module. | N/A |
The DH485R/B Router is configured using the Aparian Slate application. Slate offers various configuration methods, including a controller tag browser.
The module can operate in both a Logix “owned” and standalone mode. The module can operate in both a Logix “owned” and standalone mode. With a Logix connection the input and output assemblies will provide additional diagnostics information which will be available in the Logix controller environment.
The module also provides a range of statistics and traffic analyser to help fault find anyproblems.
The router uses isolated RS232 or isolated RS485 for DH485 serial communication providing better noise immunity. The RS232 and RS485 ports use a terminal block for convenient installation.
A built-in webserver provides detailed diagnostics of system configuration and operation, including the display of received DH485 communication packets, without the need for any additional software.
Application
Example of a typical network setup in Scheduled/Unscheduled Mode:
Programming SLC5/03 via DH485 Router/B:
Connect PanelViews to SLC500 Controllers:
Historic 1761-NET-AIC and 1761-NET-ENI Network :
New DH485 Network using Aparian DH485R/B Router:
Specification
Electrical
Specification | Rating |
Power requirements | Input: 10 – 32V DC, (67 mA @ 24 VDC) |
Voltage Fluctuations | Voltage Fluctuations <±10% Transient Over-Voltages up to the levels of OVERVOLTAGE CATEGORY I |
Power consumption | 1.7 W 173 mA maximum |
Connector | 3-way terminal |
Conductors | 24 – 18 AWG |
Enclosure rating | IP20, NEMA/UL Open Type |
Temperature | -20 – 70 °C |
Earth connection | Yes, terminal based |
Emissions | IEC61000-6-4 |
ESD Immunity | EN 61000-4-2 |
Radiated RF Immunity | IEC 61000-4-3 |
EFT/B Immunity | EFT: IEC 61000-4-4 |
Surge Immunity | Surge: IEC 61000-4-5 |
Conducted RF Immunity | IEC 61000-4-6 |
Environmental
Specification | Rating |
Enclosure rating | IP20, NEMA/UL Open Type Indoor use only |
Temperature | -20 to 70°C |
Relative Humidity | 5% to 90% - No condensation |
Pollution Degree | 2 |
Altitude | < 2000 m |
Ethernet
Specification | Rating |
Connector | RJ45 |
Conductors | CAT5 STP/UTP |
ARP connections | Max 40 |
TCP connections | Max 40 |
CIP connections | Max 10 |
Communication rate | 10/100Mbps |
Duplex mode | Full/Half |
Auto-MDIX support | Yes |
Controller Support | ControlLogix, CompactLogix, MicroLogix, SLC |
Embedded Switch | Yes, 2 x Ethernet ports |
Serial Port (RS232)
Specification | Rating |
Connector | 9-way terminal (shared with RS485) |
Conductor | 24 – 18 AWG |
Electrical Isolation | 1000 Vdc |
BAUD | 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600, 115200 |
Parity | None, Even, Odd |
Data bits | 8 |
Stop bits | 1 |
Serial Port (RS485)
Specification | Rating |
Connector | 9-way terminal (shared with RS232) |
Conductor | 24 – 18 AWG |
Electrical Isolation | 1500 Vrms for 1 minute |
BAUD | 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600, 115200 |
Parity | None, Even, Odd |
Data bits | 8 |
Stop bits | 1 |
DH485 Router
Specification | Rating |
Transparent Mode Mapping | Max 20 Mapping Items |
Logix Tag Mode Mapping | Max 20 Mapping Items |
Reactive Tag Mode Message Support | PLC-5 Typed Read, PLC-5 Typed Write, SLC Typed Read, SLC Typed Write |
Scheduled Tag Mode Message Support | PLC-5 Typed Read, PLC-5 Typed Write, SLC Typed Read, SLC Typed Write |
Rockwell Automation Controller programming support | SLC5/03 |
Certifications
Specification | Rating |
CE Mark | ![]() |
UL Listed FILE: E494895 |
CLASS 1, DIV 2, GROUPS A, B, C, D
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ODVA Conformance | ![]() |
RoHS3 Compliant | ![]() |
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