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DH+

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What is DH+?

DH+, or Data Highway Plus, is a proprietary industrial network protocol developed by Allen-Bradley (now Rockwell Automation). It was commonly used in the 1980s and 1990s for communication between programmable logic controllers (PLCs), human-machine interfaces (HMIs), and other automation devices. DH+ used a multi-drop network topology and a token-passing protocol. While largely replaced by Ethernet-based protocols in new installations, it remains present in many legacy industrial systems.

What other technologies are related to DH+?

DH+ Competitor Technologies

DH485 is an older, slower Allen-Bradley network protocol that competes with DH+ for similar applications.
mentioned alongside DH+ in 87% (151) of relevant job posts
ControlNet is a higher-speed Allen-Bradley network protocol that competes with DH+ in some applications.
mentioned alongside DH+ in 12% (870) of relevant job posts
DeviceNet is another Allen-Bradley network protocol, targeted at different devices but a competitor for overall network architecture.
mentioned alongside DH+ in 8% (913) of relevant job posts
Ethernet/IP is a modern industrial Ethernet protocol that is now the preferred networking solution, replacing DH+.
mentioned alongside DH+ in 93% (71) of relevant job posts
DeviceNet is another Allen-Bradley network protocol, targeted at different devices but a competitor for overall network architecture.
mentioned alongside DH+ in 96% (53) of relevant job posts
ControlLogix PLCs typically use Ethernet/IP, ControlNet, or DeviceNet instead of DH+.
mentioned alongside DH+ in 29% (79) of relevant job posts

DH+ Complementary Technologies

FactoryTalk View ME/SE (HMI software) can use DH+ to communicate with PLCs and other devices.
mentioned alongside DH+ in 68% (92) of relevant job posts
SLC 500 PLCs are often connected using DH+.
mentioned alongside DH+ in 20% (229) of relevant job posts
Wonderware is an HMI/SCADA software suite that can communicate with devices over DH+.
mentioned alongside DH+ in 72% (57) of relevant job posts

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