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Rockwell Automation 2706-ND1 DL40 OFFLINE PROGRAMMING SFTWR.USER MANUAL User Manual

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Chapter 2
Introduction to the DL40

2 – 4

Figure 2.2
Remote I/O PassThrough via DH+

Computer

DH+ Network

DL40

Remote I/O Link

DL40

DL40

Remote I/O Link

PLC-5/XX Series

PLC-5E Remote I/O PassThrough Via Ethernet

PLC-5E Remote I/O PassThrough allows you to upload and download
message files from a computer to a DL40 connected by remote I/O to a
programmable Logic Controller on the Ethernet link. There is no need to
connect separate wiring from the computer to the DL40. PassThrough is
available only on Series D or higher DL40 message displays. A summary of
compatible PLCs appears on page 2 – 13.

Figure 2.3
Remote I/O PassThrough via Ethernet

Computer

Ethernet Network

DL40

Remote I/O Link

DL40

DL40

Remote I/O Link

PLC-5/XX Series

Support for Extended ASCII Character Set

The extended ASCII character set allows you to create messages in alternate
languages such as French, German, Italian, and Spanish with the Offline
Programming Software (Revision 2.0 or greater) and displayed on a DL40
(Revision 2.0 or greater).