Siemens TI 305 programming cable.

[ToddM]

Hi folks...Not sure where to put this post, because these PLCs have been several diffrent brands {G.E. Siemens TI , Koyo, etc.} Anyhow...We have pulled a couple of working Siemens TI 305's from some machines at work and I belive I can get one for little or nothing but I don't have a programming cable or the software {though I think the Automation Direct software will work} Is it possible to make my own cable? I have had pretty good luck with a homemade LM90 cable and an Omron cable. Any help would be apreaceated. Thanks and later...Todd

[Ken Moore]

I would contact www.automationdirect.com, they should know what cable will work, there standard cables are only about $30.00, might save a lot of headache to just buy one. Ebay might be another option also.

[Steve Bailey]

Todd, The first thing to do is to get the part number of the CPU module. AD lists cross references between GE and Siemens/TI part numbers and DL305 part numbers. Any of the GE CPU models require a Data Communications Unit for interface to the programming software. The AD DL330 also requires the DCU. If your TI/Siemens CPU is the equivalent of the DL330, then you will need a DCU. There are two versions of the DCU, one with an RS232 port, the other with RS422. The DCU with a GE part number is an RS422 port. A DCU with a Siemens/TI part number could be either version. I'm pretty sure DirectSoft software is compatible with any of the Siemens/TI CPUs. It is compatible with some, but not all of the GE CPUs.

[ToddM]

Ken and Steve....Thanks for the info. Happy holidays to you and yours. Later...Todd

[slcman]

Hi ToddM, here is the cross ref and pinout for automation direct (GE , KOYO, and TI) directsoftcables.pdf Edited January 2, 2007 by slcman