M1785KA5_GWY object

The M1785KA5_GWY object represents the physical Allen-Bradley DH+/DH485 Gateway (1785-KA5) Communication module.

• 1785-KA5

This object is hosted by PORT_DHP.

To add the M1785KA5_GWY object to your ABCIP hierarchy

1. Select and right-click on the New_PORT_DHP_000 object.

2. Select Add M1785KA5_GWY Connection from the shortcut menu. The New_M1785KA5_GWY_000 object is created.

3. Rename the newly created object as appropriate. The M1785KA5_GWY Parameters configuration view is displayed.

There are three parameters in this configuration view, two of which are configurable:

• Module Type: (not configurable) The information is automatically provided (1785-KA5).

• DH-485 Node Address: The node address on the DH-485 network.

  • Select the DH-485 node number from the drop-down box.

  • The valid range is 1 - 31.

  • The default value is 1 (one).

• DH-485 Link ID: The DH-485 link ID of the module.

  • This link ID has to match what has been defined in the DHRIO Routing table for the DH+ Bridge.

  • The valid range is 1 - 199.

  • The default value is 1 (one).