On our plant initially we were using HIMA PLC "H41q-HS SIL3/TUV certified compact automation system" directly communicating with AB Panel View 600 over RS485.

If this model is obsolete then any idea how can still we communicate Panel view (some other model may be) with HIMA"H41q-HS SIL3/TUV certified compact automation system" over RS-485 network?

I read that by using AB Panel view plus we can get communication over Modbus PLUS(Not Modbus).



Any ideas (cost effective) to get this communication.

Does HIMA"H41q-HS SIL3/TUV certified compact automation system refer to a PLC manufacturer or a code certifying agency?

SIL3/TUV are safety standards.

Did your PLC fail or your panelview?

Modus connectivity in the Panel views is accomplished using KepserverEnterprise. The latest Enterprise builed ditributed by Rockwell contains support for Modbus RTU Serial Master and Slave, Modbus Ethernet Master and Slave and Modbus Plus as master and slave via a Hilscher Modbus Plus card.

KepserverEnterprise and updates can only be acquired from Rockwell.

hi slam;
man you d'nt mention about the main problem? what happen to PanelView or HIMA?
Are they have lost their communication?
I can help you if you describe the problem? and what really you want?
Bye Take care.