aparian A-DH485R/B Router User Guide

: June 12, 2024
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Table of Contents

aparian A-DH485R/B Router
Product Information
Product Usage Instructions
INTRODUCTION
MODULE INSTALLATION
ELECTRICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Documents / Resources

aparian A-DH485R/B Router

Product Information

Product Name	DH485 Router/B
Revision	1.5
Date	01/2023
Required Software	Apiarian Slate software
Software Installation	[

http://www.aparian.com/software/slate](http://www.aparian.com/software/slate)
Module Installation| The module has two Ethernet ports located at the lower front of
the module. There are also two ports at the bottom of the module
for RS232/RS485 serial and power. The power port uses a three-way
connector which is used for the DC power supply positive and
negative (or ground) voltage as well as the earth connection. The
nine-way connector is used to connect the RS232 and RS485
conductors for serial communication. The shield terminal can be
used for shielded cable in high-noise environments.
LED Description| The module LED will provide information regarding the
system-level operation of the module. If the LED is red, then the
module is not operating correctly. If the LED is green (flashing),
then the module has booted and is running correctly without any
application configuration loaded.
RS485 Termination| All RS485 networks need to be terminated at the extremities
(start and end point) of the communication conductor. The
termination for the RS485 network can be enabled/disabled via the
module configuration. Enabling the termination will connect an
internal 125 Ohm resistor across the positive (+) and negative (-)
conductors of the RS485 network.
Electrical and Environmental Specification| Power requirements: [Specify power requirements] Power consumption: [Specify power consumption] Temperature: [Specify temperature range]
Studio 5000 Configuration| The module must be added to the Logix IO tree using a Generic
Ethernet Module Profile.
North American Hazardous Location Approval| Suitable for use in Class I, Division 2, Groups A, B, C, and D
hazardous locations, or non-hazardous locations only. WARNING –
EXPLOSION HAZARD – DO NOT DISCONNECT EQUIPMENT WHILE THE CIRCUIT IS
LIVE OR UNLESS THE AREA IS KNOWN TO BE FREE OF IGNITABLE
CONCENTRATIONS. WARNING – EXPLOSION HAZARD – SUBSTITUTION OF ANY
COMPONENT MAY IMPAIR SUITABILITY FOR CLASS I, DIVISION 2.
Additional Information| The following resources contain additional information that can
assist the user with the module installation and operation:- Slate Installation
– DH485 Router User Manual
– DH485 Router Datasheet
– Example Code & UDTs
– Ethernet wiring standard
– CIP Routing
– Map PLC/SLC messages

For more details, please visit http://www.aparian.com/software/slate

Product Usage Instructions

To use the DH485 Router/B, please follow the steps below:

Install the required software, Aparian Slate software, by downloading it from http://www.aparian.com/software/slate.
Physically install the module by connecting the two Ethernet ports located at the lower front of the module. Additionally, connect the RS232/RS485 serial and power ports located at the bottom of the module using the appropriate connectors.
Configure the RS485 termination by accessing the module configuration. Enable/disable the termination as needed. Enabling the termination will connect an internal 125 Ohm resistor across the positive (+) and negative (-) conductors of the RS485 network.
Add the module to the Logix IO tree in Studio 5000 using a Generic Ethernet Module Profile.
Ensure proper electrical and environmental conditions are met according to the product specification.
For users in North America, ensure the module is suitable for use in the desired location and follow the provided safety warnings and precautions.
Refer to the additional resources provided, including the Slate Installation guide, DH485 Router User Manual, DH485 Router Datasheet, Example Code & UDTs, Ethernet wiring standard, CIP Routing, and Map PLC/SLC messages for further assistance with module installation and operation.

Please note that for any specific details or updates, it is recommended to visit http://www.aparian.com/software/slate for the latest software, documentation, and installation files related to your Aparian product.
NOTE: Before installing, configuring, operating, or maintaining Aparian products, please review this information and the information located on www.aparian.com for the latest software, documentation, and installation files specific to your Aparian product.

INTRODUCTION

This manual describes the installation, operation, and diagnostics of the Aparian DH485 Router Series B. 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 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.

REQUIRED SOFTWARE
The DH485 Router/B requires Aparian Slate software to setup and configure. The software installation can be found at www.aparian.com/software/slate.

MODULE INSTALLATION

The module has two Ethernet ports located at the lower front of the module. There are also two ports at the bottom of the module for RS232/RS485 serial and power. The power port uses a three-way connector which is used for the DC power supply positive and negative (or ground) voltage as well as the earth connection.
The nine-way connector is used to connect the RS232 and RS485 conductors for serial communication. The shield terminal can be used for shielded cable in high noise environments. aparian-A-DH485R-B-Router-
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LED	Description
Ok	The module LED will provide information regarding the system-level

operation of the module.

If the LED is red , then the module is not operating correctly. For example, if the module application firmware has been corrupted or there is a hardware fault the module will have a red Module LED.

If the LED is green (flashing) , then the module has booted and is running correctly

without any application configuration loaded.

| If the LED is green (solid) , then the module has booted and is running correctly with

application configuration loaded.

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A / B| The Ethernet LED will light up when an Ethernet link has been detected (by plugging in a connected Ethernet cable). The LED will flash every time traffic is detected. This

module has two Ethernet ports A and B. Each led represents each specific port.

Act| The activity LED is used for the DH485 Routing. Every time there is a successful DH485 routing transaction the LED will flash green. The LED will flash red if the routing was

unsuccessful (e.g. Logix Tag does not exist).

232| The 232 LED is used for the RS232 port. Every time there is a successful DH485 packet on RS232 the LED will flash green. The LED will flash red if the DH485 packet failed

(e.g. checksum failure).

485| The 485 LED is used for the RS485 port. Every time there is a successful DH485 packet on RS485 the LED will flash green. The LED will flash red if the DH485 packet failed

(e.g. checksum failure).

RS485 TERMINATION
All RS485 networks need to be terminated at the extremities (start and end point) of the communication conductor. The termination for the RS485 network can be enabled/disabled via the module configuration. Enabling the termination will connect an internal 125 Ohm resistor across the positive (+) and negative (-) conductors of the RS485 network.

ELECTRICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL

Specification	Rating
Power requirements	Input: 10 – 32V DC, (121 mA @ 24 VDC)
Power consumption	3.1 W (Including full load on USB of 200mA)

67 mA maximum

Temperature| -20 – 70 °C

STUDIO 5000 CONFIGURATION

The module must be added to the Logix IO tree using a Generic Ethernet Module Profile.

NORTH AMERICAN HAZARDOUS LOCATION APPROVAL

SUITABLE FOR USE IN CLASS I, DIVISION 2, GROUPS A, B, C, AND D HAZARDOUS LOCATIONS, OR NONHAZARDOUS LOCATIONS ONLY.
WARNING – EXPLOSION HAZARD – DO NOT DISCONNECT EQUIPMENT WHILE THE CIRCUIT IS LIVE OR UNLESS THE AREA IS KNOWN TO BE FREE OF IGNITABLE CONCENTRATIONS.
WARNING – EXPLOSION HAZARD – SUBSTITUTION OF ANY COMPONENT MAY IMPAIR SUITABILITY FOR CLASS I, DIVISION 2.
For professional users in the European Union
If you wish to discard electrical and electronic equipment (EEE), please contact your dealer or supplier for further information.
WARNING-Cancer and reproductive harm – www.p65warnings.ca.gov

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The following resources contain additional information that can assist the user with the module installation and operation.

Resource	Link
Slate Installation	[

http://www.aparian.com/software/slate](http://www.aparian.com/software/slate)
DH485 Router User Manual DH485 Router Datasheet

Example Code & UDTs

| http://www.aparian.com/products/dh485router
Ethernet wiring standard| www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/video/cds/cde/cde 205_220_420/installation/guide/cde205_220_420_hi

g/Connectors.html

CIP Routing| The CIP Networks Library, Volume 1, Appendix C: Data

Management

Map PLC/SLC messages| SLC to CompactLogix Migration Guide: Chapter 3 – Map PLC/SLC Messages (1769-ap001-en-p.pdf) EtherNet/IP Network Configuration: Chapter 5 – Mapping Tags (net-um001-en-p.pdf)

SUPPORT
Technical support will be provided via the Web (in the form of user manuals, FAQs, datasheets, etc.) to assist with installation, operation, and diagnostics.
For additional support, the user can use either of the following:

Contact Us web link| https://www.prosoft- technology.com/Services- Support/Customer-Support
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Support email| support@prosoft-technology.com