AN-X2-AB-DHRIO Alternative: Ethernet/IP to DH+ Gateway Converter

The AN-X2-AB-DHRIO gateway (and its successor, the AN-X4-AB-DHRIO) from ProSoft Technology has historically been deployed to bridge Ethernet/IP networks to legacy Allen-Bradley Data Highway Plus (DH+) networks, assisting facilities with phased migrations of legacy PanelViews, HMIs, and PLC racks. With rising surplus replacement costs and lengthy manufacturer lead times, plant engineers need a direct, in-stock AN-X2-AB-DHRIO alternative.

The ANC-100e serves as an economical, pocket-sized DH+ to Ethernet/IP gateway converter, replacing both the AN-X2-AB-DHRIO and AN-X4-AB-DHRIO. It allows facilities to keep existing PLC-5 and SLC-5/04 hardware intact while seamlessly bridging them to modern Ethernet architectures without requiring a full, expensive migration to CompactLogix or ControlLogix.

AN-X2-AB-DHRIO Alternative: Features and Bridging Capabilities

• Replaces AN-X2 & AN-X4: Direct gateway bridging alternative for obsolete AN-X2-AB-DHRIO and current AN-X4-AB-DHRIO units.
• Seamless Programming & Downloads: Full upload/download and online monitoring to PLC-5 and SLC-5/04 processors via standard RSLinx Classic.
• PanelView & SCADA Modernization: Upgrade legacy DH+ PanelViews directly to modern Ethernet/IP HMIs, Ignition, Kepware, FactoryTalk View, or AVEVA Wonderware.
• All DH+ Baud Rates Supported: Automatic detection and support for 57.6k, 115.2k, and 230.4k baud rates.
• Zero Software Installs: Fully configurable via standard web browser with no special setup utilities or software licensing required.
• Keep Trusted Infrastructure: Bridge existing DH+ lines to Ethernet in minutes, saving tens of thousands in engineering and downtime costs.

AN-X2-AB-DHRIO Alternative Hardware Comparison

Portable USB Alternative for Field Service

If you only require on-demand troubleshooting and programming via laptop USB ports rather than a fixed DIN-rail bridge, consider the ANC-120e USB-to-DH+ converter cable for Windows 10 & 11.