Chapter 6: Plc Communications; Introduction - C-more micro EA1-S6ML Hardware User Manual

Chapter 6: PLC Communications

Introduction

The C-more ® 6" Micro-Graphic panels are capable of communicating with AutomationDirect
CLICK and the entire DirectLOGIC family of PLCs. The panel is capable of communicating
using RS232 on Port1 and RS232, RS422 or RS485 on Port2. When using Port1, a RJ12 serial
port, the C-more 6" Micro-Graphic panel connects with the CLICK, DL05, DL06, DL105,
DL205, D3-350 and DL405 CPUs using the following cables.
• DV-1000CBL – connects to CLICK, DL05, DL06, DL105, DL205, D3-350 and D4-450 phone
jack: RJ12 - RJ12
• D4-1000CBL – connects to all DL405 CPU 15-pin ports. : RJ12 - 15-pin D-sub
The C-more ® 6" Micro-Graphic panel can also communicate using RS232, RS422 or RS485
using the following cables.
• EA-2CBL - connects to CLICK, DL05, DL105, DL205, DL350, DL450, H2-WINPLC phone jack:
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RJ12 - 15 pin D-sub.
• EA-2CBL-1 - connects to D2-250, D250-1, D2-260, DL06 VGA connector: 15-pin HD - 15 pin
D-sub.
The panel also has the ability to communicate with Allen-Bradley PLCs that support the Allen-
Bradley DF1 and DH485 protocols. Use Port2 with the following cables to connect the panel
to a majority of Allen-Bradley PLCs.
• EA-MLOGIX-CBL – connects to AB MicroLogix 1000, 1100, 1200 & 1500: 15-pin D-sub - 8-pin DIN
• EA-SLC-232-CBL – connects to AB SLC 5/03, /04, /05, ControlLogix, CompactLogix, FlexLogix:
15-pin D-sub - 9-pin Dshell female
• EA-PLC5-232-CBL – connects to AB PLC5: 15-pin Dshell - 25-pin Dshell
• EA-DH485-CBL – connects to AB MicroLogix, SLC500, and any PLC using AB AIC device: 15-
pin Dshell - RJ45 8-pin
The PLC Compatibility and Connection Chart tables on the following pages list all of the
various PLCs and protocols that can be configured. Other third party PLCs include GE,
Mitsubishi, Omron, Modicon and Siemens. The rest of this chapter shows the pin to pin
connections of all the available cables plus wiring diagrams to construct cables.
NOTE: Refer to the PLC Compatability and Connection Charts beginning on page 6-8 for a complete listing of
PLC connections for the C-more 6" Micro-Graphic panel.
NOTE: A maximum cable length of 10 feet between the C-more Micro-Graphic panel and the PLC is
recommended when powering the panel from the PLC.
NOTE: When the panel is powered through Port1 from a connected PLC or PC, the screen brightness is
diminished because the panel is running in Low-Power Mode. For full brightness, connect an external
12-24 VDC power source to the panel's power connection. Low-Power Mode is intended for initial
programming. For full brightness, connect an external 12-24 VDC power source when the panel is installed
in its application.
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EA1-MG6-USER-M Hardware User Manual, 1st Ed. Rev C, 09/10