EtherNet/IP™ to Remote I/O or DH+ Gateway AN-X2-AB-DHRIO

EtherNet/IP ™  to Remote I/O or DH+ Gateway  AN-X2-AB-DHRIO  

product overview

ProSoft AN-X-AB-DHRIO is a gateway for EtherNet/IP to Allen Bradley DH+or remote I/O, mainly used to solve common problems encountered when Allen Bradley PLC5 and SLC processors are connected to Data Highway Plus (DH+) or remote I/O networks. This gateway supports two configuration modes: as a DH+bridge, it allows HMI and RSLogix 5/500 software to connect and communicate with the processor, and also enables communication between the CompactLogix controller and PLC5/SLC on the DH+network; As a remote I/O scanner, PAC can control traditional remote I/O systems, assist in processor upgrades, support phased replacement of old I/O modules, and reduce downtime risks during upgrades.

Core functional features

（1） DH+Bridge Function

Network access: Allow HMI, programming terminals, and/or processors on EtherNet/IP networks to access traditional processors on DH+networks.

Configuration method: Configure through a web browser without the need for special configuration software.

Address and rate: DH+station address can be configured within the range of 0-77 (octal), supporting all DH+baud rates (57.6, 115.2, and 230.4 Kbaud).

Diagnosis and Status: Provides DH+network diagnosis function, which can view a list of all active nodes through a web browser; Multi color LED displays DH+network status.

（2） Remote I/O scanner function

Automatic configuration: The automatic configuration utility can detect baud rates and map racks, reducing configuration errors; Supports partial racks, with automatic configuration files that can be edited or customized after initial creation.

Speed and Connection: Supports all remote I/O baud rates (57.6, 115.2, and 230.4 Kbaud); Support offline configuration through CSV files.

Monitoring and diagnosis: Provide monitoring tools through a web interface to monitor input and output values; The webpage contains diagnostic information for block transfer, configured racks, and remote I/O networks.

Scale and Parameters: Supports up to 32 remote I/O adapters and rack numbers from 0 to 76 (octal); Supports 15 I/O connections with ControlLogix processors, and the RPI (Request Packet Interval) for each connection can be individually set within 5-750 milliseconds.

Tag Mapping: The automatic configuration function maps discovered remote I/O points to ControlLogix I/O connections, and users can specify alias base tags to map predefined I/O; Multi colored LED indicates the status of remote I/O network connection.

Hardware specifications

Port:

1 RJ45 10/100 Mbps Ethernet port

1 Phoenix 3-pin power connector

1 Phoenix 3-pin DH+or remote I/O connector

Typical power consumption: 300 mA at 12 Vdc or 150 mA at 24 Vdc

Maximum power consumption: 3.6W

Working temperature: 32 ° F to 122 ° F (0 ° C to 50 ° C)

Storage temperature: -40 ° F to 185 ° F (-40 ° C to 85 ° C)

Dimensions: 107 mm x 126 mm x 34 mm (4.18 inches x 4.97 inches x 1.33 inches, excluding connectors)

Humidity: 5% to 95% relative humidity, no condensation

Installation method: desktop use or DIN rail installation

Transfer rate

1、 EtherNet/IP network port

Speed: 10/100 Mbps adaptive, supports the standard transmission rate of Ethernet, and can automatically negotiate the optimal speed based on the connected device.

2、 DH+Network

Supports baud rates of 57.6 Kbaud, 115.2 Kbaud, and 230.4 Kbaud, which can be configured through the gateway to adapt to different speed requirements of DH+networks.

3、 Remote I/O network

Supporting baud rates: 57.6 Kbaud, 115.2 Kbaud, and 230.4 Kbaud. The gateway can automatically detect the baud rate of the remote I/O network and complete the configuration.

4、 Key Explanation

The data conversion between the Ethernet port of the gateway and the DH+/remote I/O port is achieved through internal processing, and the transmission efficiency is affected by network load and configuration parameters (such as RPI interval).

In remote I/O scanner mode, the RPI (Request Packet Interval) for each ControlLogix I/O connection can be set to 5-750 milliseconds, indirectly affecting the data refresh rate.