Is there a driver for NI OPC Server 2012 that will communicate with Allen Bradley ML1000 controllers connected by the 1761-net-aic module?

[tmckeown]

I Have several ML1000's connect to a DH485 network by 1761-NET-AIC modules.  RSLogix can communicate with each using 1747_PIC / AIC+ driver on a Windows XP SP2 or older computer.  Is there a driver for NI OPC server 2012 that will communicate with all of the ML1000 nodes on the DH?  DF1 and DH+ drivers do not work.

[TYtanic]

Hey tmckeown,

I'm guessing that the ControlLogix driver will also not work since it uses 1761-NET-ENI for communication. Is that correct?

[tmckeown]

Correct.  I am going to try the 1747-UIC USB to DH485 converter cable with the DF1 driver.  Cable is ordered waiting for it to arive.

[TYtanic]

I believe that would be the best way to go! Let me know if you have any questions after you get it!

[tmckeown]

Tested the 1747-UIC cable and it work for my application.  Thanks.