Chapter 7
Terminal Connections
DH-485/DH+
Communication Module
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Terminals with a catalog number 2711P-RN6 or 2711P-RN6K communication
module support communication with these networks:
• DH+ networks
• DH-485 networks
The communication module has a separate port for each communication
protocol. You can communicate with only one network at one time.
Figure 15 - DH-485/DH+ Communication Module Connectors
Allen
Bradley
DH-485
1
1. Earth/Ground
2. Shield/Drain
2
3
3. Signal Ground
4
4. Channel B
5
5. Channel A
6. Termination Resistance
6
DH+
3
2
1
IMPORTANT
Status Indicators
The module has indicators that show the status of the DH-485 or DH+ network
connection.
Table 55 - DH-485 and DH+ Status Indicators
Indicator State
Off
Blinking green
Solid green
Blinking red
Solid red
Rockwell Automation Publication 2711P-UM006A-EN-P - November 2010
DH+
For DH+ communication, use a
3. Blue
Belden 9463 twin axial or
2. Shield/Drain
equivalent cable, cat. no. 1770-CD.
1. Clear
Status Indicator
See your controller documentation for appropriate controller connections.
Description
Channel is not online.
Device is only node on the network.
Device is online and receiving token.
DH-485: Duplicate node.
DH+: Parity error.
Failed selftest.
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