{"product_id":"allen-bradley-2711p-rn3-panelview-plus-dh-485-comm-module","title":"Allen-Bradley 2711P-RN3 PanelView Plus DH-485 Comm Module","description":"\u003ch2\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong style=\"color: #003366;\"\u003eAllen-Bradley 2711P-RN3\u003c\/strong\u003e is a specialized DH-485 communication module designed for the PanelView Plus and PanelView Plus CE terminal series. This interface module allows your HMI to communicate seamlessly with SLC 500, MicroLogix, and other legacy controllers using the \u003cstrong\u003eDH-485 protocol\u003c\/strong\u003e. With a lightweight and compact design weighing approximately \u003cstrong\u003e0.23 kg\u003c\/strong\u003e, this module is an essential upgrade for maintaining connectivity in traditional industrial networks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin-top: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px; text-align: left;\"\u003eFeature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px; text-align: left;\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003eAllen-Bradley (Rockwell Automation)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003eCatalog Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003e2711P-RN3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003eProtocol Supported\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003eDH-485\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003eInterface Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003eSerial (RS-485)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003eComm Speed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003eUp to 19200 bps\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003eVoltage Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003e24V DC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003eTypical Weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003e0.23 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eInstallation and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2711P-RN3 is compatible with the PanelView Plus 700, 1000, 1250, and 1500 terminals. Installation involves inserting the module into the internal communication slot located on the back of the logic module. Weighing just \u003cstrong\u003e0.23 kg\u003c\/strong\u003e, it does not add significant mechanical stress to the HMI assembly. Its non-condensing humidity rating of 5% to 95% ensures reliability in various industrial climates, from food processing to pharmaceutical manufacturing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOperational Advantages\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy using the 2711P-RN3, facility managers can extend the life of their existing SLC 500 control systems while upgrading to high-resolution PanelView Plus displays. The module’s \u003cstrong\u003e0.23 kg\u003c\/strong\u003e specialized housing protects the delicate serial circuitry, providing a long-term solution for machine-level communication. It remains one of the most trusted methods for integrating legacy DH-485 devices into a modern visualization architecture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical FAQs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ1: Does this module require separate configuration software?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA1: Configuration for the DH-485 protocol is typically handled through the FactoryTalk View ME software used to program the PanelView Plus terminal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ2: Can I use this for DH+ (Data Highway Plus) communication?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA2: No, the 2711P-RN3 is strictly for DH-485. For DH+ networks, the 2711P-RN6 module would be the appropriate choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ3: Is the 0.23 kg weight consistent across different versions?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA3: Yes, the weight is standard for the internal communication module series. 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