{"product_id":"1747-uic-slc-500-usb-to-dh-485-interface-converter-allen-bradley","title":"1747-UIC SLC 500 USB to DH-485 Interface Converter | Allen Bradley","description":"\u003ch3\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAllen Bradley 1747-UIC\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efunctions as a high-performance communication link between a modern PC's USB port and industrial DH-485 networks. This converter allows engineers to program, monitor, and troubleshoot SLC 500, MicroLogix, and PanelView devices that utilize the legacy DH-485 protocol. It eliminates the need for obsolete PCMCIA cards or dedicated serial ports on laptops. We supply this unit as a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e100% Brand New, original factory device\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eto ensure stable data transmission and full compatibility with RSLinx Classic software.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 1747-UIC provides dual-port flexibility to support different DH-485 physical connection types.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"firstRow\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAllen Bradley (Rockwell Automation)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConverter Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUSB to DH-485 (RS-232 \u0026amp; RS-485)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUSB Speed\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e12 Mbps (Full Speed)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDH-485 Baud Rate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e19.2 Kbps\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower Consumption\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLess than 100 mA (USB Bus Powered)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRS-232 Port\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e9-pin D-shell (for 1747-CP3 or 1761-CBL-PM02)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRS-485 Port\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRJ-45 (for 1747-C10, -C11, -C20 cables)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStatus Indicators\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3 LEDs (USB, OK, DH-485)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOperating Temperature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e0 to 60°C (32 to 140°F)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaximum Humidity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e80% RH, non-condensing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEngineering Advantages\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDual Interface Versatility:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe 1747-UIC features both an RS-232 (9-pin D-shell) and an RS-485 (RJ-45) port. This design enables connection to a wide variety of hardware, ranging from SLC 5\/03 processors via the serial port to SLC 5\/01, 5\/02, and 5\/03 processors via the RJ-45 network port.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBus-Powered Convenience:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe converter draws less than 100 mA directly from the computer's USB port. This removes the requirement for external power supplies or batteries during field service and troubleshooting sessions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReal-Time Diagnostics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThree integrated LED indicators provide instant feedback on the connection status. These LEDs allow technicians to verify USB power, converter health, and active DH-485 network traffic at a glance, speeding up the debugging process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRSLinx Seamless Integration:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe hardware emulates a DF1 driver or a specialized UIC driver within RSLinx. This ensures that the software recognizes the DH-485 network nodes exactly as it would with a native desktop interface card.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRugged Industrial Build:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eDesigned for the factory floor, the 1747-UIC withstands temperatures up to 60°C. The internal circuitry resists electromagnetic interference, maintaining a stable 19.2 Kbps baud rate even in electrically noisy environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this 1747-UIC unit a new original or a generic equivalent?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell only\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e100% Brand New, original Allen Bradley\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e1747-UIC converters. Original units ensure the correct timing required for the sensitive DH-485 token-passing protocol, which generic USB-to-Serial adapters often fail to maintain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use both the RS-232 and RS-485 ports simultaneously?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. You must select either the RS-232 or the RS-485 port using the physical switch located on the side of the device. The converter only communicates through one port at a time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes the 1747-UIC require a specific driver?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eModern versions of RSLinx Classic (v2.51 or later) include the necessary \"USB to DH485\" drivers. Once connected, the computer recognizes the device, and you simply configure the DH485 UIC devices driver in the RSLinx \"Configure Drivers\" menu.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I connect this directly to a SLC 5\/04 or 5\/05?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 1747-UIC works with SLC 5\/04 and 5\/05 processors\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eonly if\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eyou have configured their serial ports for DH-485 protocol. It does not support the Data Highway Plus (DH+) protocol used by the SLC 5\/04 or the Ethernet protocol used by the 5\/05.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Allen Bradley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53442078179512,"sku":"1747-UIC","price":99.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0935\/6132\/3704\/files\/1747-UIC.jpg?v=1778142995","url":"https:\/\/www.globalpetroparts.com\/products\/1747-uic-slc-500-usb-to-dh-485-interface-converter-allen-bradley","provider":"Global Petro Parts Automation","version":"1.0","type":"link"}