Features:
- Three-port conversion: two RS-232 connections and one RS-485/DH-485 path
- Network isolation: documented separation among communication ports and power
- Multidrop planning: official node, distance, timing, and handshaking boundaries
1761-NET-AIC links supported serial devices where isolation or conversion between RS-232 and RS-485/DH-485 is required.
Its success depends on complete protocol and cable-signal agreement, not merely matching connector shapes.
The field record should preserve port roles, node addresses, baud, handshaking, cable catalog, polarity, shield, termination, power, and ground.
Apter Power can coordinate official-document review, quotation, and sourcing support for 1761-NET-AIC.
Allen-Bradley 1761-NET-AIC AIC+ Advanced Interface Converter Manuals, Datasheets, Links
Important Notice: Other accessories, manuals, cables, calibration data, software, etc. are not included with this equipment unless listed in the above stock item description. All prices are shown in USD.
- DB-9 port: document device type, cable signals, and hardware-handshaking requirement.
- Mini-DIN port: verify the connected controller port and the approved cable catalog.
- RS-485 port: preserve network polarity, shield, node, and termination details.
- Protocol mode: distinguish DF1 full-duplex, master-slave, DH-485, and user-mode ASCII duties.
- Turnaround: match pre-send delay and communication rate to the official timing table.
- Signal proof: test RTS, CTS, transmit, and receive behavior when the connected device requires handshaking.
- Node count: keep each supported multidrop network within the documented maximum.
- Cable length: include trunks, drops, shield, and termination in the 1219 m network review.
- Power and ground: verify external 24 V DC, inrush, isolation, and chassis bonding before connection.
- DF1 isolation: isolate qualified RS-232 devices in point-to-point or supported master-slave communication.
- DH-485 networking: connect supported controllers and interfaces to a documented multidrop network.
- Serial conversion: bridge compatible RS-232 and RS-485 paths with controlled timing and handshaking.