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1785-KA5 Allen-Bradley
Product Details
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Product Overview
The 1785-KA5 is a Data Highway® Plus (DH+) to DH-485 gateway module in the Allen-Bradley PLC-5 family. It enables inter-network messaging between devices on a DH+ network and devices on a DH-485 network by converting and forwarding messages. Installed in a 1771 I/O rack (not slot zero), it facilitates communication bridging between PLC-5 and SLC processors in legacy control systems such as distributed control loops, factory process coordination, or machine-to-machine data exchange. Part number 1785-KA5 provides network-level interoperability within existing Allen-Bradley installations.
Best Suited For
- Bridging DH+ and DH-485 networks
- Legacy PLC-5 to SLC communication
- Integration in 1771 I/O rack systems
- Using in distributed messaging applications