DL2000-KFX
DH+ to DH+ Bridging

The DataLink DL2000-KFX contains two serial protocols and is software configurable for either standard DF1 or bridging modes. Standard DF1 mode is used to provide a serial interface to DH+ and is suitable as an alternative to Allen-Bradley's serial interfaces to DH+, like the A-B 1770-KF2. Bridging mode is designed to enable the DL2000-KFX to be used in pairs to bridge local and remote DH+ networks.

The bridging serial protocol can be used for DH+ to DH+ network bridging and for DH+ network band width expansion. This unit is capable of point-to-point or mulit-drop communications between local and remote DH+ networks. DataLinks are typically used in pairs to enable communications between multiple contiguous stations on separate DH+ networks. The -KFX accepts local DH+ message commands addressed to any DH+ sation within a configurable address range and passes them on to a -KFX on a separate DH+.

Bandwidth Expansion:
Doubles the bandwidth of a single busy DH+ by splitting it into two.

Flexible Serial Interfacing:
RS232C and RS422/RS485

Easy Configuration:
All parameters are menu-driven

Increased Throughput:
Serial communications at up to 57.6 Kbaud

Specifications:

Interfaces Channel A: Synchronous; SDLC Transformer-coupled Channel B: Asynchronous; RS232C/RS422/RS485 Physical Dimensions Size: 7.5" D x 5.5" W x 1.5" H (190mm x 140mm x 38mm) Weight: 2.2lbs (1kg.) Power: AC: 110/220 VAC (+/- 25%); 50/60 Hz; 5 Watts DC: 10 - 35 VDC; 5 Watts Installation   Freestanding; Metal enclosure Environment   Operating: +32 F to 122 F (0 C to +50 C) Storage: -40 F to +185 F (-40 C to +85 C) Humidity: 5% to 95% non-condensing Protocols   Channel A: Allen-Bradley Data Highway Plus Channel B: Allen-Bradley DF1 (ANSI X3.28) Configuration PC program software menu for communications parameters

Selection Jumpers select supply voltage and serial interface type Indicators 1 LED for power-on; 5 LEDs for communications activity Switches Reset and Configure/Diagnostics mode push buttons Error Detection   Channel A: CRC Channel B & C: BCC or CRC Communications Channel A: Synchronous, DH+ at 57.6 Kbaud Channel B: Asynchronous; 300 baud to 19.2 Kbaud; High-speed 57.6 Kbaud selection Hardware   Z180 Processor; 32 Kbyte socketed EPROM; 8 Kbyte RAM; 32 byte EEPROM; 1 DH+ and 2 serial interface connectors