{"product_id":"allen-bradley-1747-ke-slc-500-interface-module","title":"Allen-Bradley 1747-KE SLC 500 Interface Module","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Allen-Bradley\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1747-KE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis a communication interface module engineered for the SLC 500 control platform. The module provides protocol conversion and serial communication capabilities between DH-485 networks and DF1-compatible devices, enabling integration of controllers, HMIs, programming terminals, and supervisory systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned as a single-slot chassis module, the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1747-KE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003einstalls directly into any standard SLC 500 rack and supports multiple serial communication standards including RS-232, RS-422, RS-423, and RS-485.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe module features dedicated communication and configuration interfaces, making it suitable for industrial applications requiring reliable data exchange between legacy automation equipment and host systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupports DH-485 and DF1 communication protocols\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompatible with Allen-Bradley SLC 500 chassis systems\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSingle-slot module design\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntegrated configuration, DF1, and DH-485 communication ports\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupports RS-232\/422\/423\/485 serial standards\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElectrical isolation between ports and backplane\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDIN industrial environment compliance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompatible with 1747-C11, 1747-C13, and 1747-AIC accessories\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"firstRow\"\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAllen-Bradley\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct Series\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSLC 500\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModel Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1747-KE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModule Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommunication Interface Module\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSupported Protocols\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDH-485, DF1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommunication Interfaces\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRS-232, RS-422, RS-423, RS-485\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNumber of Ports\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3 Ports\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConfiguration Port\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 x Configuration Port\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDF1 Port\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 x DF1 Serial Port\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDH-485 Port\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 x DH-485 Network Port\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTransmission Speed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e300 bps to 19.2 Kbps\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSlot Requirement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSingle Slot\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBackplane Current @ 5V DC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e150 mA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBackplane Current @ 24V DC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40 mA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePort Isolation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e500 VDC isolation between ports and backplane\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConnector Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6-Pin Phoenix Connector\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecommended Cable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBelden 9463\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOperating Voltage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5–24 VDC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOperating Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0°C to +60°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStorage Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e-40°C to 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Functions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1747-KE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003emodule enables communication between SLC processors and external serial devices over DH-485 networks. It is commonly used for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePLC programming and diagnostics\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSCADA and HMI integration\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eData acquisition systems\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIndustrial serial networking\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLegacy equipment communication\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRemote monitoring applications\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstallation Compatibility\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe module mounts directly into any Allen-Bradley SLC 500 chassis without requiring additional slot adapters. For DH-485 networking, the interface can operate with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1747-C11 communication cable\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1747-C13 communication cable\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1747-AIC isolated link coupler\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFAQ\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat protocols are supported by the 1747-KE module?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1747-KE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003esupports both DH-485 and DF1 industrial communication protocols.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow many communication ports are available?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe module includes three dedicated interfaces: one configuration port, one DF1 port, and one DH-485 port.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan the module communicate through RS-485 networks?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The interface supports RS-232, RS-422, RS-423, and RS-485 serial communication standards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the 1747-KE compatible with all SLC 500 racks?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The module is designed for installation in standard Allen-Bradley SLC 500 chassis systems using a single slot.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Allen-Bradley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43400526757978,"sku":"1747-KE","price":123.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/4601\/3530\/files\/1747-KE2.jpg?v=1779343684","url":"https:\/\/www.plcmasters.com\/products\/allen-bradley-1747-ke-slc-500-interface-module","provider":"PLC Masters Ltd.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}