Allen Bradley 1784-U2DHP Alternative: ANC-120E USB to DH+ Converter

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Automation Networks ANC-120e, USB to Allen Bradley Data Highway Plus (DH+) PLC Programming Cable, alternative to the 1784-U2DHP, 1784-PKTX, 1784-KTX, and 1784-PCMK.

The ANC-120e is a low cost, most efficient USB-to-Allen-Bradley Data Highway Plus Programming Cable providing connectivity to most major HMI, SCADA, PLC Programming packages to Devices on Allen-Bradley DH+.

The ANC-120e is a superior alternative to AB’s 1784-U2DHP for communications to legacy PLC-5 and SLC 5/04 on DH+.

For convenience and simplicity of setup, the ANC-120e uses the RSLINX Controllogix Ethernet/IP driver, functioning at 12Mb USB speeds and DH+ communications up to 230.4Kb.

Its offers an auto detect feature with default auto baud rate and auto polarity detection.

Thanks Shawn from theautomationblog.com for your 20 minute product review video of the ANC-120e

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

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 haven’t looked lately, that … Continue readingUSB To Data Highway Plus (DHP, DH+) – Using the ANC-120e, a lower cost alternative to the 1784-U2DHP

ANC-120e: USB to Data Highway Plus PLC Programming Cable

RSLINX/LOGIX PLC Programming

The ANC-120e provides communications with all SCADA, HMI, PLC programming packages with direct Ethernet/IP access to the all DH+ nodes, including PLC-5 and SLC 5/04s. AB Software packages using an Ethernet/IP driver include RSLinx Classic with RSLOGIX 5 / RSLogix 500 / RSView32; RSLINX Enterprise/FactoryTalk; Wonderware DASABCIP IO Server; Citect & Kepware.

Replacement Compatibility

With AB 1784-U2DHP, 1784-KTX, 1784-PKTX, 1784-PCMK, 1770-KF2.

The enhanced ANC-120e gateway converter is useful for PLC programming, accessing and monitoring DH+ network from a computer. It is a direct replacement to the 1784-U2DHP providing superior 12Mg USB speed communications and cost efficiency.

Convenient DH+ Connections

The ANC-120e USB DH+ Cable alternative 1784-U2DHP lets you connect a USB port on your computer to a DH+ network by either wiring directly to the AB blue hose or to the 8-Pin Din connector on any SLC 5/04 or PLC-5 processor.

ANC-120e Highlights:

Performs well with all PLC Programming/HMI/SCADA packages: Including all older versions of RSLINX Classic, latest RSLINX Enterprise with RSLOGIX 5/500, (Former Wonderware) AVEVA DA Server, Citect Ethernet/IP, and Kepware Controllogix Ethernet/IP Drivers.
Easy setup: Simply select the Ethernet/IP or “Remote Devices via Linx gateway” Driver in your RSLINX classic driver options.
Affordable: $995 USD List is major price savings to the 1784-U2DHP.
12Mb USB Full Speed: No RS232 USB conversion bottleneck.
1784-xxxx Compatibility: Replacement to the 1784-U2DHP, and legacy 1784-PKTx, 1784-KTx, 1784-PCMK cards.
DH+ Speeds: 57.6, 115.2 and 230.4 kBaud on communication cable lengths exceeding standard requirements.
DH+ Plug-and-Play: Default Auto Baud Rate and Auto Polarity detection – no need for DH+ setup, simplifies cabling.
Size: USB stick with no requirement for a external power supply.
Easy DH+ connection: 2-pin Phoenix Blue Hose connector option or direct 8-pin mini DIN cable connection to PLC port.
30 day free trial and lifetime replacement warranty if defective.
Easy to use web interface and support.

ANC-120e Technical Specifications

Ports	USB Type A port. 1 two-pin DH+ network connector. (No clear shield connection required) 1 power connector.
Ethernet Communication Speeds	Full speed Controllogix Ethernet Driver
DH+ Communication Speeds	57.6Kb, 115.2 Kb, 230.4Kb
Enclosure rating	Meets IP30 standard
External power supply	5.00 to 6 VDC / 1A.
Maximum average current consumption	175 mA
Isolation voltage	400V (continuous), tested at 2000V for 60 s
Typical Power Consumption	0.5Wt
Maximum Power Consumption	0.85 Wt
Operating Temperature	0 to +85⁰ C
Storage Temperature	-20 to +100⁰ C
Humidity	0 to 98%
Dimensions	70mm x 19mm x 12.7mm

ANC-120e Application Notes/Documentation

Application Note

PDF

User manual

ANC-120 USB to DH+ Converter User Manual

Rockwell / RSLinx / FactoryTalk Integration

ANC-120 RSLinx ControlLogix Ethernet/IP to DH+ Application Note

Rockwell / RSLinx / FactoryTalk Integration

ANC-120e / ANC-100E RSLinx Enterprise / FactoryTalk View Configuration with SLC 5/04 & PLC-5 Application Note

Rockwell / RSLinx / FactoryTalk Integration

ANC-120e SLC 5/05 Ethernet Messaging to SLC 5/04 on DH+ Application Note

SCADA & HMI Platforms Ignition (Inductive Automation)

ANC-120e / ANC-100e Ignition HMI to SLC 5/04 Application Note

.SCADA & HMI Platforms Ignition (Inductive Automation)

ANC-100e / ANC-120e Ignition HMI to PLC-5 Application Note

Wonderware / AVEVA

ANC-120e / ANC-100e Wonderware ABCIP DAServer Application Note

.Wonderware / AVEVA

ANC-120e / ANC-100e Wonderware FSGateway (OIGateway) Application Note

.Wonderware / AVEVA

AVEVA ABCIP InTouch HMI Application Note

Citect / Schneider

ANC-120e / ANC-100e Citect 2015 Application Note

.Citect / Schneider

ANC-100e / ANC-120e Citect 2016 Application Note

Kepware / OPC / Middleware

ANC-120e / ANC-100e Kepserver Ethernet/IP to DH+ Application Note

.Kepware / OPC / Middleware

ANC-120e / ANC-100e Matrikon OPC Server Application Note

.Kepware / OPC / Middleware

ANC-120e / ANC-100e IGS (Industrial Gateway Server) Application Note

Other HMI Platforms

ANC-120e / ANC-100e PeakHMI Application Note

.Other HMI Platforms

ANC-120e / ANC-100e TopServer Application Note

PanelView Integration

PanelView Plus 6 DH+ Messaging with ANC-120e Application Note

.PanelView Integration

PanelView Plus 7 DH+ Messaging with ANC-120e Application Note

Specialized Drivers & Tools

ANC-100e / ANC-120e Cyberlogic DHX ControlLogix Ethernet/IP to DH+ Application Note

General HMI Configuration

ANC-100e / ANC-120e HMI Configuration Application Note

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ANC-100e Ethernet IP to AB's DH+ Converter

The Automation Networks ANC-100e communicates with all SCADA, HMI, PLC programming with direct Ethernet/IP access to the DH+ network and stations.

ANC-100e has similar replacement features as the Controllogix 1756-DHRIO / 1756-ENBT, and AB 1784 Interface Cards: 1784-U2DHP, 1784-KTx, 1784-PKTx, 1784-PCMK and Prosoft AN-X2-DHRIO Converters.

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