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USB To Data Highway Plus (DHP, DH+) – Using the ANC-120e, a lower cost alternative to the 1784-U2DHP

Shawn Tierney -
In today's episode of The Automation Podcast I take a look at the ANC-120e USB to Data Highway Plus converter from Automation Networks. Now you may be asking yourself why the folks over at Automation Networks would release a USB to DH+ converter when Rockwell already makes the 1784-U2DHP? Well if you...

1747-PIC, RSLogix, RSLinx – I can’t connect to my SLC-5/03 (Q&A)

Shawn Tierney -
Today we dig into our mailbag for another edition of "Insight's Inbox." Reader Question: I've run into an issue for which I would like to ask your opinion. Here in our plant we have SLC-500, specifically a SLC-5/03, which controls our material handling system. Whenever I connect to the SLC-5/03 to attempt to make a change, I kept...

Low Cost MicroLogix Programming Cable

Shawn Tierney -
As I began production of my Micro Programmable Controller Basics DVD last May, I realized that people who wanted to learn PLC's on their own would likely need help finding low cost alternatives to expensive industrial programming cables. With that in mind, I ordered both the official vendor cables as well...

Low cost USB to Serial Cable that works with RSLinx

Shawn Tierney -
As you may know, last year I began a Kickstarter project to create a low cost Micro PLC Training DVD. As part of that effort, I was searching for a low cost USB to Serial adapter that individuals could buy which would also work with RSLinx's "Auto-Configure" feature. Note: For a low cost version of the...

The 9300-USBS: What comes in the box?

Shawn Tierney -
If you're responsible for keeping Rockwell Automation devices up and running, and some of them require a serial connection, you can't go wrong with the 9300-USBS. While it's a little pricey for a USB to Serial converter, it is guaranteed to work with all your Rockwell serial cables, and supports...

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