Configuring 1784-PCMK Driver

Also See: Supported DH+ Cards Supported DH-485 Cards Configuring 1784-PKTX Driver

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Select DH+/DH-485 (1784-PKTX, KTX, KT, PCMK) and click the Add.. button.

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Driver Configuration Dialog box

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Setting the Card Type

In the 1784 Card Type section, select PCMK

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Setting the Driver Name

In the Driver Name section, leave the Driver Name blank and click the Find Cards icon.

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The OPC Server will scan the PCMCIA bus and assign the driver a name when complete

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Also See: Hot Switch Drivers

 

Setting Network Type

In the Allen-Bradley Network Type, select the type of network you are interfacing to.

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Setting Card Properties

In the Card Properties section

 

 

 

 

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Base Address:
The Base Address is automatically acquired from Windows Device Manager.

Station ID:
Select a unique station ID (Node Address) for the PKTX Card.
DH+ Networks (00-77)
DH-485 Networks (00-31)

Baud Rate:
Select the baud rate that matches the network.
DH+ Networks (57.6K, 115K, 230K)
DH-485 Networks (9600, 19.2K)

Max Node Addr: (DH-485 Only)
Select the highest node on the DH-485 network to optimize network token passing

Terminal Name (Optional)
Enter a 7 character node name for the PCMK card for network identification.

 

 

Click the OK button.

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Also See: Resolving 1784-PCMK Resource Issues