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Allen-Bradley 1785-KA — Discontinued Data Highway / Data Highway Plus communication adapter

Rockwell Automation identifies Allen-Bradley 1785-KA as discontinued effective 2009-01-31. The data highway / data highway plus communication adapter is intended for restoring legacy dh and dh+ connectivity. Operators of existing PLC-5 infrastructure may need the original catalog number when a failed processor or network component cannot be easily exchanged for a current-generation device. Corwin Solutions lists this specific item for independent-market request-for-quote sourcing. Listing a discontinued product does not indicate we hold inventory, that a supplier currently has stock, or that the buyer will necessarily save money versus a qualified system migration.

Technical Details and Product Specifications

  • Manufacturer: Allen-Bradley / Rockwell Automation
  • Exact catalog number: 1785-KA
  • Equipment type: Data Highway / Data Highway Plus communication adapter
  • Lifecycle status: Discontinued
  • Manufacturer discontinued date: 2009-01-31
  • Manufacturer replacement category: Engineering replacement
  • Specific model function: DH / DH+ communications adapter for legacy PLC installations
  • Original equipment application: Restoring legacy DH and DH+ connectivity
  • Offered condition: Quote only; subject to supplier confirmation
  • Stock level: Not verified; no immediate availability implied

Model Identification and Installed-System Context

1785-KA is identified by its exact catalog marking and dh / dh+ communications adapter for legacy plc installations. It can be needed when restoring legacy dh and dh+ connectivity. Hardware installed in an older PLC-5 cabinet is often tied to a particular processor program, firmware, electrical environment, communication network and wiring scheme. Similar-looking catalog numbers may carry differing ControlNet revisions, Ethernet functionality, memory characteristics, expansion capabilities or chassis requirements. Before sourcing an original part, cross-check the manufacturer label, plant spare-parts records, existing network topology, communication settings and PLC program backups. Never assume that two PLC-5 processors or communication interfaces are interchangeable because they share a family name.

Typical Industrial Maintenance Applications

  • Restoring a legacy PLC-5 process-control or machine-automation system after hardware failure.
  • Keeping an existing ControlNet, Data Highway Plus, or Ethernet network operational while long-term modernization is planned.
  • Purchasing exact-catalog-number critical spares for older material-handling, packaging, manufacturing and process equipment.
  • Supporting scheduled shutdown maintenance and testing when migration would create significant additional engineering work.
  • Identifying an existing device by exact model and revision during a controls repair.

Official Discontinuation and Replacement Guidance

The official Rockwell lifecycle listing classifies 1785-KA as discontinued on 2009-01-31, with engineering replacement as the replacement category. Engineering replacement means that a system-level review or migration may be necessary and does not imply that a new part will be drop-in compatible. A conversion may affect the controller program, communication protocol, network addressing, chassis arrangement, interface wiring, spare modules, downtime and commissioning tests. A secondary-market unit may help preserve an existing installation temporarily, but discontinued status alone does not demonstrate scarcity, current sourcing availability or a profitable resale price. Each procurement opportunity must be evaluated independently.

Compatibility, Revision and Condition Notes

To identify an appropriate 1785-KA replacement, record the complete catalog and series markings from the failed component, note the original hardware revision and capture available software configuration or network parameters. For ControlNet processors, verify the exact supported protocol version, network configuration and existing rack/adapter relationships. For Ethernet equipment, confirm host system and software requirements along with physical ports and installation configuration. For backup modules, verify dependency on other backup components and controller firmware. Obtain photographs of any available independent-market unit and request testing or condition evidence. Confirm acceptable series, storage history, return rules and any applicable warranty. Installation and commissioning should be completed by qualified industrial-controls personnel.

Independent Source Assessment

Potential supplier offers might include new-old-stock, unused surplus, refurbished, repair-exchange, or tested used equipment. A new-old-stock label by itself cannot confirm authenticity or serviceability. Before any purchase or customer offer, check supplier provenance, exact manufacturer markings, revision, quantity, test records, applicable customs or export requirements, packaging, shipping costs, lead time and any return conditions. The correct procurement method can differ by customer urgency: some operators may require an exact OEM part, while others will authorize an engineered migration. Corwin Solutions should quote only after a specific independently sourced offer and its total delivered cost have been evaluated.

Request a Quote from Corwin Solutions

Request sourcing for Allen-Bradley 1785-KA by supplying quantity, shipping destination, target delivery, minimum acceptable condition and exact permitted revision. A photo of the installed component, the associated system or controller, and the fault context can help verify identification. Tell us whether unused surplus, refurbished or tested-used condition is acceptable and whether traceability or bench-test documentation is required. Corwin Solutions can investigate independent stock and provide a written quote after confirming the actual offer and pricing. No product availability, price, lead time, warranty, authenticity, or application compatibility is promised in this catalog entry.

Allen-Bradley 1785-KA — Discontinued Data Highway / Data Highway Plus communication adapter

Rockwell Automation identifies Allen-Bradley 1785-KA as discontinued effective 2009-01-31. The data highway / data highway plus communication adapter is intended for restoring legacy dh and dh+ connectivity. Operators of existing PLC-5 infrastructure may need the original catalog number when a failed processor or network component cannot be easily exchanged for a current-generation device. Corwin Solutions lists this specific item for independent-market request-for-quote sourcing. Listing a discontinued product does not indicate we hold inventory, that a supplier currently has stock, or that the buyer will necessarily save money versus a qualified system migration.

Technical Details and Product Specifications

  • Manufacturer: Allen-Bradley / Rockwell Automation
  • Exact catalog number: 1785-KA
  • Equipment type: Data Highway / Data Highway Plus communication adapter
  • Lifecycle status: Discontinued
  • Manufacturer discontinued date: 2009-01-31
  • Manufacturer replacement category: Engineering replacement
  • Specific model function: DH / DH+ communications adapter for legacy PLC installations
  • Original equipment application: Restoring legacy DH and DH+ connectivity
  • Offered condition: Quote only; subject to supplier confirmation
  • Stock level: Not verified; no immediate availability implied

Model Identification and Installed-System Context

1785-KA is identified by its exact catalog marking and dh / dh+ communications adapter for legacy plc installations. It can be needed when restoring legacy dh and dh+ connectivity. Hardware installed in an older PLC-5 cabinet is often tied to a particular processor program, firmware, electrical environment, communication network and wiring scheme. Similar-looking catalog numbers may carry differing ControlNet revisions, Ethernet functionality, memory characteristics, expansion capabilities or chassis requirements. Before sourcing an original part, cross-check the manufacturer label, plant spare-parts records, existing network topology, communication settings and PLC program backups. Never assume that two PLC-5 processors or communication interfaces are interchangeable because they share a family name.

Typical Industrial Maintenance Applications

  • Restoring a legacy PLC-5 process-control or machine-automation system after hardware failure.
  • Keeping an existing ControlNet, Data Highway Plus, or Ethernet network operational while long-term modernization is planned.
  • Purchasing exact-catalog-number critical spares for older material-handling, packaging, manufacturing and process equipment.
  • Supporting scheduled shutdown maintenance and testing when migration would create significant additional engineering work.
  • Identifying an existing device by exact model and revision during a controls repair.

Official Discontinuation and Replacement Guidance

The official Rockwell lifecycle listing classifies 1785-KA as discontinued on 2009-01-31, with engineering replacement as the replacement category. Engineering replacement means that a system-level review or migration may be necessary and does not imply that a new part will be drop-in compatible. A conversion may affect the controller program, communication protocol, network addressing, chassis arrangement, interface wiring, spare modules, downtime and commissioning tests. A secondary-market unit may help preserve an existing installation temporarily, but discontinued status alone does not demonstrate scarcity, current sourcing availability or a profitable resale price. Each procurement opportunity must be evaluated independently.

Compatibility, Revision and Condition Notes

To identify an appropriate 1785-KA replacement, record the complete catalog and series markings from the failed component, note the original hardware revision and capture available software configuration or network parameters. For ControlNet processors, verify the exact supported protocol version, network configuration and existing rack/adapter relationships. For Ethernet equipment, confirm host system and software requirements along with physical ports and installation configuration. For backup modules, verify dependency on other backup components and controller firmware. Obtain photographs of any available independent-market unit and request testing or condition evidence. Confirm acceptable series, storage history, return rules and any applicable warranty. Installation and commissioning should be completed by qualified industrial-controls personnel.

Independent Source Assessment

Potential supplier offers might include new-old-stock, unused surplus, refurbished, repair-exchange, or tested used equipment. A new-old-stock label by itself cannot confirm authenticity or serviceability. Before any purchase or customer offer, check supplier provenance, exact manufacturer markings, revision, quantity, test records, applicable customs or export requirements, packaging, shipping costs, lead time and any return conditions. The correct procurement method can differ by customer urgency: some operators may require an exact OEM part, while others will authorize an engineered migration. Corwin Solutions should quote only after a specific independently sourced offer and its total delivered cost have been evaluated.

Request a Quote from Corwin Solutions

Request sourcing for Allen-Bradley 1785-KA by supplying quantity, shipping destination, target delivery, minimum acceptable condition and exact permitted revision. A photo of the installed component, the associated system or controller, and the fault context can help verify identification. Tell us whether unused surplus, refurbished or tested-used condition is acceptable and whether traceability or bench-test documentation is required. Corwin Solutions can investigate independent stock and provide a written quote after confirming the actual offer and pricing. No product availability, price, lead time, warranty, authenticity, or application compatibility is promised in this catalog entry.