Connection Row Edit: Allen-Bradley tab
- Last UpdatedApr 24, 2025
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The Allen-Bradley tab in the connection Row Edit dialog box is used to configure connection parameters associated with the DF1 Protocol Drivers for RealTime.
Refer to the table below for field descriptions and instructions on how to configure the editable fields.

Items on the Allen-Bradley Tab in the connection Row Edit Dialog Box
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Item |
Description |
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Wait time for ACK/NAK (ms) |
Enter the maximum time (in milliseconds) to wait for a reply to a query. |
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Duplex Setting |
Select the DF1 protocol driver session layer operation mode:
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Error checking method |
Select the driver error detection algorithm used by the Remote Terminal Unit (RTU). Select either Block Check Character checksum (BCC) or Cyclic Redundancy Check (CRC). Notes: The CRC algorithm is better at detecting errors, and is recommended for new installations. The error detection algorithm must be the same for all RTUs on the same communication channel. |
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Address of gateway |
Enter the address of the gateway used for communication. |
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Gateway Type |
Select the type of gateway use to connect with the remote:
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Host Address |
Enter the station address for the AVEVA Enterprise SCADA host. |
For further information on the drivers, refer to volume 2 of the RealTime Administrator documentation.