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RS232 to RS485 converter as a PPI cable

7/14/2011 12:14 PM	Rate (0)
adilmahsan Posts: 71 Rating: (2)	Hi, Can anyone tell me if I simply use an RS232-RS485 converter, then can i use this cable to talk to my S7-200 PLC with microwin? If it is possible, then what cables would i require? Thanks and Regards Adil Ahsan
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7/18/2011 11:11 AM	Rate (0)
Helmut_13 Posts: 2930 Rating: (432)	Hi, why you don't use the Siemens on? Order Number is: 6es7 901-3cb30-0xa0 This will work. regards
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7/18/2011 4:12 PM	Rate (0)
Ayman Elotaify Platinum Expert Joined: 5/28/2008 Last visit: 4/8/2025 Posts: 4520 Rating: (843)	Hello, In addition to Helmut 13 advice, you can use also6ES7972-0CB20-0XA0 SIMATIC S7, PC ADAPTER USB F. CONNECTION OF S7-200/300/ 400, C7; WITH USB-CABLE (5M) CAN BE USED UNDER WINXP/VISTA/ WINDOWS 7 32BIT Hope this helps.
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7/22/2011 8:33 AM	Rate (0)
adilmahsan Posts: 71 Rating: (2)	Thank you both for your replies. I was aware of alternative Siemens options. I was just contemplating the use of this converter. Whether anyone's tried it.
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7/22/2011 8:56 AM	Rate (0)
gre_m Posts: 947 Rating: (45)	You can use adam4520 converter (or any) with speed 9600 bod
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7/24/2011 12:34 AM	Rate (0)
HansNielsens Posts: 4 Rating: (0)	I believe just any [url=http://www.rs232-to-rs485.com]RS232 to RS485 converter[/url] won't work, but I have seen some home made cables, but Im not sure its worth the time and money. You can propbably buy a new or used Siemens programming cable for what it costs to make your own.
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