About Allen-Bradley 1747-UIC USB-to-DH-485 Interface Converter, USB Type-B to DH-485 industrial bridge, features 1x RJ45 port (RS-485) and 1x 9-pin female DB9 port, diagnostic communication LEDs
Establish seamless communication with legacy field devices using the
Allen-Bradley 1747-UIC USB-to-DH-485 Interface Converter. Purpose-built by Rockwell Automation to bridge modern programming laptops with classic control hardware, this intelligent adapter translates standard USB communication protocols into the industrial DH-485 network standard.
The rugged hardware features two distinct communication ports on its output faceplate to cover standard local field topologies:
- RJ45 Port: Pinout optimized for balanced differential RS-485 signals. It connects directly to DH-485 networks or the dedicated ports on SLC 5/01, 5/02, and 5/03 processors.
- DB9 Female Port: Wired for standard RS-232 unbalanced asymmetric links. It communicates cleanly with legacy panel terminals like the PanelView Standard or MicroLogix controllers configured for DH-485 data exchange.
Critical Dynamic Selection & Driver Rules:
To guarantee error-free initialization, a physical sliding toggle switch on the side of the unit must be mechanically positioned to match the output port you intend to use ("RS-232" or "RS-485"). Note that only one output port can be active at a time. The interface draws its power directly from the host computers 5V DC USB bus, displaying immediate diagnostic status feedback via front-mounted LEDs (USB, Token, and TX/RX data flashes).
When commissioning the device in your software layer, RSLinx Classic requires the specialized "DH485 UIC Devices" driver rather than the typical standard serial COM driver. It is the definitive field accessory for flashing firmware, performing machine backups, and running online diagnostics on classic production lines.