Installation Instructions

ControlLogix DH-485 Communications Module

Catalog Number(s) 1756-DH485

Inside . . .
For See Page
Identify Module Features 8
Prepare the Chassis for Module Installation 8
Determine Module Slot Location 9
Install or Remove the Module While Power Is Applied 10
Install the Module 11
Connect the Module Channels to the DH-485 Network 12
Apply Chassis Power 14
Check Power Supply and Module Status 15
Interpret the Alphanumeric Display 16
Interpret the LED Status Indicators 17
Set the Network Parameters and Configure the Module 18
Specifications 19

About this Publication

Use this document to install the ControlLogix DH-485 communications
module.

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Important User Information

Solid state equipment has operational characteristics differing from those of electromechanical
equipment. Safety Guidelines for the Application, Installation and Maintenance of Solid State Controls
(Publication SGI-1.1 available from your local Rockwell Automation sales office or online at
http://www.literature.rockwellautomation.com) describes some important differences between solid
state equipment and hard-wired electromechanical devices. Because of this difference, and also
because of the wide variety of uses for solid state equipment, all persons responsible for applying this
equipment must satisfy themselves that each intended application of this equipment is acceptable.
In no event will Rockwell Automation, Inc. be responsible or liable for indirect or consequential damages
resulting from the use or application of this equipment.
The examples and diagrams in this manual are included solely for illustrative purposes. Because of the
many variables and requirements associated with any particular installation, Rockwell Automation, Inc.
cannot assume responsibility or liability for actual use based on the examples and diagrams.
No patent liability is assumed by Rockwell Automation, Inc. with respect to use of information, circuits,
equipment, or software described in this manual.
Reproduction of the contents of this manual, in whole or in part, without written permission of Rockwell
Automation, Inc., is prohibited.
Throughout this manual, when necessary, we use notes to make you aware of safety considerations.

WARNING
Identifies information about practices or circumstances that can cause an explosion in
a hazardous environment, which may lead to personal injury or death, property
damage, or economic loss.

IMPORTANT Identifies information that is critical for successful application and understanding of
the product.

ATTENTION Identifies information about practices or circumstances that can lead to personal
injury or death, property damage, or economic loss. Attentions help you to identify a
hazard, avoid a hazard and recognize the consequences.

SHOCK HAZARD
Labels may be located on or inside the equipment, for example, a drive or motor, to
alert people that dangerous voltage may be present.

BURN HAZARD
Labels may be located on or inside the equipment, for example, a drive or motor, to
alert people that surfaces may be dangerous temperatures.

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Environment and Enclosure

ATTENTION This equipment is intended for use in a Pollution Degree 2
industrial environment, in overvoltage Category II applications
(as defined in IEC publication 60664-1), at altitudes up to
2000 meters without derating.
This equipment is considered Group 1, Class A industrial
equipment according to IEC/CISPR Publication 11. Without
appropriate precautions, there may be potential difficulties
ensuring electromagnetic compatibility in other environments
due to conducted as well as radiated disturbance.
This equipment is supplied as “open type” equipment. It must
be mounted within an enclosure that is suitably designed for
those specific environmental conditions that will be present and
appropriately designed to prevent personal injury resulting from
accessibility to live parts. The interior of the enclosure must be
accessible only by the use of a tool. Subsequent sections of this
publication may contain additional information regarding
specific enclosure type ratings that are required to comply with
certain product safety certifications.
NOTE: See NEMA standards publication 250 and IEC
publication 60529, as applicable, for explanations of the degrees
of protection provided by different types of enclosure. Also, see
the appropriate sections in this publication, as well as the
Industrial Automation Wiring and Grounding Guidelines,
publication 1770-4.1 for additional installation requirements
pertaining to this equipment.

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Prevent Electrostatic Discharge

ATTENTION This equipment is sensitive to electrostatic discharge, which can
cause internal damage and affect normal operation. Follow
these guidelines when you handle this equipment:
• Touch a grounded object to discharge potential static.
• Wear an approved grounding wriststrap.
• Do not touch connectors or pins on component boards.
• Do not touch circuit components inside the equipment.
• Use a static-safe workstation, if available.
• Store the equipment in appropriate static-safe packaging
when not in use.

Removal and Insertion Under Power

WARNING When you insert or remove the module while backplane power
is on, an electrical arc can occur. This could cause an explosion
in hazardous location installations.

Be sure that power is removed or the area is nonhazardous before proceeding.

Repeated electrical arcing causes excessive wear to contacts on both the
module and its mating connector. Worn contacts may create electrical
resistance that can affect module operation.

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Single-point Serial Communication Connections

WARNING If you connect or disconnect the serial cable with power applied
to this module or the serial device on the other end of the cable,
an electrical arc can occur. This could cause an explosion in
hazardous location installations.

Be sure that power is removed or the area is nonhazardous before proceeding.

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North American Hazardous Location Approval

The following information applies Informations sur l'utilisation de cet

when operating this equipment in équipement en environnements
hazardous locations: dangereux:
Products marked “CL I, DIV 2, GP A, B, C, Les produits marqués “CL I, DIV 2, GP A, B, C,
D” are suitable for use in Class I Division 2 D” ne conviennent qu'à une utilisation en
Groups A, B, C, D, Hazardous Locations environnements de Classe I Division 2
and nonhazardous locations only. Each Groupes A, B, C, D dangereux et non
product is supplied with markings on the dangereux. Chaque produit est livré avec des
rating nameplate indicating the hazardous marquages sur sa plaque d'identification qui
location temperature code. When indiquent le code de température pour les
combining products within a system, the environnements dangereux. Lorsque
most adverse temperature code (lowest plusieurs produits sont combinés dans un
“T” number) may be used to help système, le code de température le plus
determine the overall temperature code of défavorable (code de température le plus
the system. Combinations of equipment in faible) peut être utilisé pour déterminer le
your system are subject to investigation by code de température global du système. Les
the local Authority Having Jurisdiction at combinaisons d'équipements dans le système
the time of installation. sont sujettes à inspection par les autorités
locales qualifiées au moment de
l'installation.

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The following information applies Informations sur l'utilisation de cet

when operating this equipment in équipement en environnements
hazardous locations: dangereux:

WARNING EXPLOSION HAZARD WARNING RISQUE D'EXPLOSION

Do not disconnect Couper le courant ou
equipment unless power s'assurer que
has been removed or the l'environnement est classé
area is known to be non dangereux avant de
nonhazardous. débrancher l'équipement.
Do not disconnect Couper le courant ou
connections to this s'assurer que
equipment unless power l'environnement est classé
has been removed or the non dangereux avant de
area is known to be débrancher les
nonhazardous. Secure connecteurs. Fixer tous les
any external connections connecteurs externes reliés
that mate to this à cet équipement à l'aide
equipment by using de vis, loquets coulissants,
screws, sliding latches, connecteurs filetés ou
threaded connectors, or autres moyens fournis avec
other means provided ce produit.
with this product. La substitution de
Substitution of composants peut rendre
components may impair cet équipement inadapté à
suitability for Class I, une utilisation en
Division 2. environnement de Classe I,
If this product contains Division 2.
batteries, they must only S'assurer que
be changed in an area l'environnement est classé
known to be non dangereux avant de
nonhazardous. changer les piles.

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Identify Module Features

Use this figure to identify module hardware components.
Module Features
Backplane Alphanumeric Wiring
Connector Status Indicator Label

Channel
and
Module
Status
Indicators

Channel A
Connector

Channel B
Connector

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Prepare the Chassis for Module Installation

Before you install the 1756-DH485 module, you must install and connect a
ControlLogix chassis and power supply.

Power Chassis
Supply
43234

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For information on installing these products, refer to the publications listed in

the table Power Supply.
Power Supply
Chassis Type Chassis Power Supply Power Supply
Series B: 1756-A4, -A7, -A10, 1756-IN080 1756-PA72 1756-IN078
-A13, -A17
1756-PB72
1756-PA75 1756-IN596
1756-PB75

Determine Module Slot Location

Figure Slot Locations shows chassis slot numbering in a four-slot chassis. Slot
0 is the first slot and is always the leftmost slot in the rack (the first slot to the
right of the power supply). You can use any size ControlLogix chassis and
install the module in any slot. You can also install multiple 1756-DH485
modules in the same chassis. You can install as many modules as your power
supply can accommodate (that is the number for which the power supply is
rated).
Slot Locations
Slot 0 Slot 2
Slot 1 Slot 3

Power Supply
Chassis

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Install or Remove the Module While Power Is Applied

You can install or remove the module while chassis power is applied if you
observe the following precautions.

WARNING When you insert or remove the module while backplane power
is on, an electrical arc can occur. This could cause an explosion
in hazardous location installations.

Be sure that power is removed or the area is nonhazardous before proceeding.

Repeated electrical arcing causes excessive wear to contacts on both the
module and its mating connector. Worn contacts may create electrical
resistance that can affect module operation.

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Install the Module

ATTENTION Do not force the module into the backplane connector. If you
cannot seat the module with firm pressure, check the
alignment. Forcing the module into the chassis can damage the
backplane connector or the module.

Align the circuit board with top

1 and bottom guides in the chassis.

POWER

Circuit board

2
Slide the module into the
chassis. Make sure the
module backplane connector
properly connects to the
chassis backplane.
3
The module is properly installed 43236
when it is flush with the power
supply or other installed modules.

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Remove or Replace the Module (When Applicable)

Push on upper and
1 lower module tabs
to disengage them.

POWER

POWER

Slide the module out

of the chassis.
2
43237

If you are replacing an existing module with an identical one, and you want to
resume identical system operation, you must install the new module in the
same slot.

Connect the Module Channels to the DH-485 Network

You must use a 1761-NET-AIC Advanced Interface Converter (AIC+) to
connect each channel on the 1756-DH485 module to the DH-485 network.

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Connect the 1756-DH485 Module to the 1761-NET-AIC

Converter
1. Use the 1756-CP3 cable to connect each channel to a 1761-NET-AIC
advanced interface convertor.

2. Connect the right-angle connector end of the cable to the

1761-NET-AIC converter.

Right-angle connector
end of 1756-CP3 cable

1 - DCD
6 - DSR 2 - RXD
7 - RTS 3 - TXD
8 - CTS 4 - DTR
9 - N/C 5 - GND

43843

3. Connect the straight connector end of the cable to the

1761-NET-AIC converter.
1761-NET-AIC Converter

RS-485 connector - see

below for more information
on how to use this

Straight connector end

of 1756-CP3 cable

RS-232 D Shell (port 1)

43844

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Connect the 1761-NET-AIC Converter to the DH-485 Network

Use the RS-485 connector to connect the 1761-NET-AIC converter to the
DH-485 network. For more information on how to use the 1761-NET-AIC
convertor, see the following publications:

• Advanced Interface Converter (AIC+) and DeviceNet Interface

(DNI) Installation Instructions, publication 1761-IN002

• Advanced Interface Converter (AIC+) User Manual, publication

1761-6.4

Data Highway-485 Communications Connections

WARNING If you connect or disconnect the DH-485 cable with power
applied to this module or any device on the network, an
electrical arc can occur. This could cause an explosion in
hazardous location installations.
Be sure that power is removed or the area is nonhazardous
before proceeding.

Apply Chassis Power

ON
ON
POWER
OFF POWER
OFF

43845

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Check Power Supply and Module Status

Alphanumeric status indicator illuminates and cycles through a sequence of
messages (described in the Alphanumeric Display Descriptions table).

Module OK status
Power Supply indicator indicator is solid red,
is green. then flashing green.
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At powerup the module’s alphanumeric display begins a cycle through the

following sequences.
• Channel A node address
• Channel A status
• Channel B node address
• Channel B status
This sequence runs continuously during normal module operation.

EXAMPLE If your module uses Channel A for DH-485 messaging

with node address 14 and Channel B for DH-485
messaging with node address 20 and the channels are
operating properly, you would see A#14, A OK, B#20,
B OK.

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Troubleshoot the Power Supply

If the alphanumeric indicator on the 1756-DH485 module does not cycle
through these messages when you turn the power on, refer to the Power
Supply Status table and to the Troubleshooting section that follows.
Power Supply Status
POWER Indicator Power Supply Status Recommended Action
Off Not operating. Turn power switch ON.
Check power wiring connections.
Check fuse.
On Operating. None, normal operation.

Interpret the Alphanumeric Display

Your 1756-DH485 module displays alphanumeric codes that provide
diagnostic information about your module. The alphanumeric display flashes
the codes at approximately one second intervals. Table Alphanumeric Display
Descriptions summarizes the codes.

Alphanumeric Display Descriptions

Code Description Recommended Action
OFF DH-485 link is in STOP state. Correct the configuration.
LINE Refer to the 1756-DH485 User Manual,
publication 1756-UM532.
DUPL DH-485 Duplicate node Choose another node address and reset
NODE address. switches.
ONLY Only node on DH-485 link. Check the cables.
NODE
CNFG Incorrect DH-485 routing table Correct the configuration. Refer to the
FALT configuration. 1756-DH485 user manual, pub. 1756-UM532.
Incorrect DH-485 object Verify the module is inserted in correct slot.
configuration.

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Alphanumeric Display Descriptions

Code Description Recommended Action
OK Normal operation for that None.
channel.
LINK ??? None
OFF

Interpret the LED Status Indicators

The LED status indicators on the module provide information about your
module and the status of each channel. The following tables outline the
indicator condition and the corresponding status, and explain what each
condition means.
Interpret the LED Status Indicators

Module OK Indicator Module Status Recommended Action

Off Not operating. Apply chassis power.
Verify module is completely inserted into
chassis and backplane.
Green flashing Operating but not None, if no messages are actively being
routing messages. routed through the module.
To route messages, configure module with
RSLinx software.
Solid Red, then Off Performing None, normal operation.
self-test.
Solid Green Operating and Verify module configuration.
routing messages.
Solid Red In major fault Reboot module. If red reoccurs, then
replace module.
Red flashing In major fault or Check alphanumeric indicator and take
configuration action described in the Alphanumeric
fault. Display Descriptions table.

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LED Actions
Channel A or B Channel Status Recommended Action
Indicator
Off Not online. Place channel online.
Solid Green Operating. None, normal operation.
Flashing Green No other node on the Check cables.
network.
Solid Red Hardware fault. Reboot module. If red reoccurs,
replace module.
Flashing Red Either:
• Faulted adapters • Check cables.
detected. Check power at other racks.
• Duplicate node • Check node address.
detected

Set the Network Parameters and Configure the Module

You must use RSLinx software, version 2.43 or later, to set all network
parameters and to configure the 1756DH-485 module.

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Specifications
ControlLogix DH-485 Communications Module - 1756-DH485
Specifications

Specification Value
Module Location ControlLogix chassis
Maximum Backplane 850 mA @ +5.1V dc and 1.7mA @ 24V dc
Current Load from I/O chassis backplane
Power Dissipation, Max 4.5 W
Thermal Dissipation, Max 15.4 BTU/hr
Isolation Voltage 50V

Tested to withstand 750V dc for 60 s

Available Communication 19.2 Kbps (default) and 9600 Kbps
Rates
Screw Terminal Torque 0.5...0.6 Nm
Conductors

Wire Size Belden 9463 twinaxial

Category 20 AWG (0.519 mm2)

2(1)
(1) Use this Conductor Category information for planning conductor routing. Refer to Industrial
Automation Wiring and Grounding Guidelines, publication 1770-4.1.

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Environmental Specifications

Specification Value
Operational IEC 60068-2-1 (Test Ad, Operating Cold),
Temperature IEC 60068-2-2 (Test Bd, Operating Dry Heat),
IEC 60068-2-14 (Test Nb, Operating Thermal Shock):
0...60 °C (32...140 °F)
Storage IEC 60068-2-1 (Test Ab, Un-packaged Non-operating Cold),
Temperature IEC 60068-2-2 (Test Bb, Un-packaged Non-operating Dry
Heat),
IEC 60068-2-14 (Test Na, Un-packaged Non-operating
Thermal Shock):
-40...85 °C (-40...185 °F)
Relative Humidity IEC 60068-2-30 (Test Db, Un-packaged Non-operating Damp
Heat):
5...95% non-condensing
Vibration IEC 60068-2-6 (Test Fc, Operating):
2 g @ 10...500 Hz
Operating Shock IEC 60068-2-27 (Test Ea, Unpackaged Shock):
30 g
Non-operating IEC 60068-2-27 (Test Ea, Unpackaged Shock):
Shock 50 g
Emissions CISPR 11:
Group 1, Class A
ESD Immunity IEC 61000-4-2:
4 kV contact discharges
8 kV air discharges
Radiated RF IEC 61000-4-3:
Immunity 10 V/m with 1 kHz sine-wave 80%AM from 80...2000 MHz
10 V/m with 200 Hz 50% Pulse 100%AM at 900 MHz
EFT/B Immunity IEC 61000-4-4:
+/-2 kV at 5 kHz on communications ports

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Environmental Specifications

Specification Value
Surge Transient IEC 61000-4-5:
Immunity +/-1 kV line-earth (CM) on communications ports
Conducted RF IEC 61000-4-6:
Immunity 10 Vrms with 1 kHz sine-wave 80%AM from 150 kHz...80
MHz
Magnetic Field IEC 61000-4-8:
Immunity 30 A/m at 50 Hz
Enclosure Type None (open-style)
Rating

Certifications

Certification Value
Certifications UL UL Listed Industrial Control Equipment
(when product is marked)(1) CSA CSA Certified Process Control Equipment
CSA CSA Certified Process Control Equipment for Class
I, Division 2 Group A,B,C,D Hazardous Locations
CE European Union 89/336/EEC EMC Directive,
compliant with:
EN 50082-2; Industrial Immunity
EN 61326; Meas./Control/Lab., Industrial
Requirements
EN 61000-6-2; Industrial Immunity
EN 61000-6-4; Industrial Emissions
C-Tick Australian Radiocommunications Act, compliant
with:
AS/NZS CISPR 11; Industrial Emissions
(1) See the Product Certification link at www.ab.com for Declarations of Conformity, Certificates, and
other certification details.

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Additional Resources
This product also has a user manual, publication 1756-UM532. To view it,
visit http://www.rockwellautomation.com/literature
To purchase a manual, you can:
• Contact your distributor or Rockwell Automation representative
• Call 800.963.9548 (USA/Canada) or 001.320.725.1574 (outside
USA/Canada)

ControlLogix, DH+, DH-485, RSLogix 5000, and RSLinx are trademarks of Rockwell Automation, Inc.

Trademarks not belonging to Rockwell Automation are property of their respective companies.

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