Toshiba USB001Z Instruction Manual

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USB-to-Serial Conversion Unit Instruction Manual (Detailed)
Safety precautions································································································································· 1
1. Introduction ······································································································································ 4
2. Exterior features ······························································································································· 5
3. Installing the device driver ··············································································································· 6
3.1. Windows XP ····················································································································· 7
3.2. Windows Vista················································································································ 11
3.3. Windows 7 ······················································································································ 16
4. Checking the COM port number ···································································································· 22
4.1. Windows XP ··················································································································· 22
4.2. Windows Vista, 7 ··········································································································· 24
5. Uninstalling the device driver ········································································································· 26
5.1. Windows XP ··················································································································· 26
5.2. Windows Vista, 7 ··········································································································· 28
6. Connecting and starting the USB001Z unit ···················································································· 30
7. Outline drawing ······························································································································ 32
8. Specifications ································································································································· 33
9. Warranty ········································································································································ 33
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USB-to-serial conversion unit.
2. Read this manual before installing or operating the USB-to-serial conversion
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3. All information contained in this manual is subject to change without notice.
Please confirm the latest information from your distributor.
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    5. Uninstalling the device driver ········································································································· 26 5.1. Windows XP ··················································································································· 26 5.2. Windows Vista, 7 ··········································································································· 28 6. Connecting and starting the USB001Z unit ···················································································· 30 7. Outline drawing ······························································································································ 32 8. Specifications ································································································································· 33 9. Warranty ········································································································································ 33 NOTICE 1.
  • Page 2: Safety Precautions

    E6581299 Safety precautions The items described in these instructions and on the inverter itself are very important so that you can use the inverter safely, prevent injury to yourself and other people around you as well as to prevent damage to property in the area. Thoroughly familiarize yourself with the symbols and indications shown below and then continue to read the manual.
  • Page 3 Prohibited so will cause a failure or accident.  Use the Toshiba-specified cable for connecting this optional unit. (Refer to page 5.) The use of any other option will result in an accident.  The following steps must be performed before wiring to an inverter.
  • Page 4 E6581299 ■ Operations WARNING  Even if this product is deactivated by the occurrence of an event such as an abnormality, when power is supplied to the inverter, do not bring any regions of your body into contact with the inverter terminals. Contact during the power-on status of Prohibited the inverter can result in electric shock.
  • Page 5: Introduction

    E6581299 1. Introduction Thank your for purchasing a “USB-to-serial conversion unit (USB001Z unit),” an optional device for the TOSVERT series inverters. The USB-to-serial conversion unit makes it possible to use a USB port on your computer as a COM port for connecting it to an inverter for data communications.
  • Page 6: Exterior Features

    E6581299 2. Exterior features (1) Here are the names and functions of the exterior components of the USB001Z unit.  RS485 (2-wire type) communication port Used to connect to the RS485 (2-wire type) port on the inverter Applicable model: VF-nC3,...
  • Page 7: Installing The Device Driver

    E6581299 3. Installing the device driver When using the USB001Z unit for the first time, you have to install its driver on your computer. These steps do not need to be performed from the next time onward. In order to install, there are two methods shown in a table below. This manual explains both methods.
  • Page 8: Windows Xp

    Note: Log on to Windows XP as a computer administrator. (2) Connect the USB001Z unit to the computer with a USB cable. * At this time, do not connect the USB001Z unit to the inverter. The message “Found New hardware” appears on the screen of your computer monitor, and the “Found New Hardware Wizard”...
  • Page 9 (when uncompressed). And then click [Next] to start the installation of the device driver. * If the message “USB001Z has not passed Windows Logo testing to verify its compatibility with Windows XP.” appears during installation, click [Continue Anyway]. - 8 -...
  • Page 10 E6581299 (4) The installation of the device driver is now complete. On completion of the installation of serial converter driver, the window shown below appears. Then, click [Finish]. (5) Then, the installation of the USB port driver starts. The “Found New Hardware Wizard” appears again. Click the checkbox for “No, not this time”...
  • Page 11 E6581299 (6) Complete the installation. The driver has been installed successfully, click [Finish] to complete the installation. The COM port number is needed for communications with the inverter. So, check on the COM number, following the steps described in Chapter 4. - 10 -...
  • Page 12: Windows Vista

    Note: Log on to Windows Vista as a computer administrator. (2) Connect the USB001Z unit to the computer with a USB cable. * At this time, do not connect the USB001Z unit to the inverter. The message “Found New hardware” appears on the screen of your computer monitor after a short while, as shown in the figure below.
  • Page 13 The method of using the CD-ROM of accessories The method of using the latest installation file from your distributor Insert the CD-ROM delivered with USB001Z into the Select “I don’t have the disk. Show me other options.” CD/DVD drive. Then click [Next].
  • Page 14 E6581299 method of using the CD-ROM of accessories The method of using the latest installation file from your distributor Select “Browse my computer for driver software (advanced)”. Browse to the folder “CDM20802” where the driver has been stored (when uncompressed) and click [Next].
  • Page 15 E6581299 (4) The installation of the device driver is now complete. On completion of the installation, the window shown below appears. Then, click [Close]. (5) Then, the installation of the USB port driver starts. The “Found New Hardware Wizard” appears again. The driver software is also in the folder “...
  • Page 16 E6581299 (6) Complete the installation. The COM port number is needed for communications with the inverter. So, check on the COM number (example below shows “COM3”), when a window appears, telling you that the driver has been installed successfully. And then click [Close] to complete the installation.
  • Page 17: Windows 7

    Note: Log on to Windows 7 as a computer administrator. (2) Connect the USB001Z unit to the computer with a USB cable. * At this time, do not connect the USB001Z unit to the inverter. The message “Device driver software was not successfully installed" is displayed.
  • Page 18 E6581299  Click [Device Manager] in [Hardware and sound]   Right click [Other Devices] - [USB001Z] in [Device Manager] and click [Update Driver Software]. - 17 -...
  • Page 19 E6581299 (4) Click “Browse my computer for driver software”. (5) Browse to the folder “CDM20802” where the driver has been stored and click [Next]. (The following figure shows the device driver is included in E drive.) - 18 -...
  • Page 20 E6581299 (6) Complete the USB001Z device driver installation. The driver has been installed successfully, click [Close] to complete the installation. USB port driver is continuously installed. (7) Execute Device manager refer (3) Right click [Other Devices] - [USB Serial Port] in [Device Manager] and click [Update Driver Software].
  • Page 21 E6581299 (8) Click “Browse my computer for driver software”. (9) Browse to the folder “CDM20802” where the driver has been stored and click [Next]. (The following figure shows the device driver is included in E drive.) - 20 -...
  • Page 22 E6581299 (10) Complete the USB port driver installation. The driver has been installed successfully, click [Close] to complete the installation. * In the installation work, the Windows Security dialog screen appears, click "Install this driver software anyway". - 21 -...
  • Page 23: Checking The Com Port Number

    The COM port number is recognized automatically when the installation of the device driver is completed. COM port numbers vary depending on how your computer is set up. * Perform this check with the USB001Z unit connected to your computer, or else the port number cannot be checked.
  • Page 24 The number in parentheses next to “USB/Serial Port” refers to the COM port number. (In the example shown below, the COM port number is “COM3.”) (If the USB001Z unit is not connected, no COM port number is shown.) - 23 -...
  • Page 25: Windows Vista, 7

    E6581299 4.2. Windows Vista, 7 (1) Click “Start” button on Windows Vista, RIGHT-click “Computer”, and select “Properties” from the menu that appears. (2) Click the “Device Manager” of the “System” dialog box. * If the message “Windows needs your permission to continue” appears during installation, click [Continue].
  • Page 26 The number in parentheses next to “USB/Serial Port” refers to the COM port number. (In the example shown below, the COM port number is “COM3.”) (If the USB001Z unit is not connected, no COM port number is shown.) - 25 -...
  • Page 27: Uninstalling The Device Driver

    (1) To run the CDM Uninstaller, simply double click on the file “CDMUninstallerGUI.exe” in the folder “CDMUninstaller_v1.4” on your system. (when uncompressed) (2) To remove a device driver for USB001Z, confirm Vendor ID is “0403” and input “E040” into Product ID text box. And then click [Add] button. - 26 -...
  • Page 28 E6581299 (3) To remove the device, click on the [Remove Devices] button. (4) A message box will confirm successful removal from the system and the device will be removed from the device window. Click [OK]. (5) Click [Cancel] to complete the un-installation. - 27 -...
  • Page 29: Windows Vista, 7

    (1) Connect the USB001Z unit to the computer with a USB cable. * At this time, do not connect the USB001Z unit to the inverter. (2) Open the Device Manager. Click “Start” button on Windows Vista, RIGHT-click “Computer,” and select “Properties”...
  • Page 30 (5) Click the "" sign on the left side of “Universal Serial Bus Controllers.” Select “USB001Z Serial Converter USB001Z”, right-click on the mouse and select “Uninstall” (6) Click the checkbox for "Delete the driver software for this device" on the uninstall dialog box and then click [OK].
  • Page 31: Connecting And Starting The Usb001Z Unit

    (Your personal computer can remain powered on.) 2) Connect a USB cable to the USB port on the USB001Z unit and to a USB port on your computer.
  • Page 32 E6581299  Example of connection (In the case of the VF-AS1) RS485 (2-wire type) LOGIC Option Unit VF-AS1 Computer (USB port) Inverter-unit connection cable (Optional) USB cable (A-B connection type) Use a commercially available USB cable. Model number Cable length (Compliant with USB 1.1/2.0) CAB0011 1.2m...
  • Page 33: Outline Drawing

    E6581299 7. Outline drawing Here is an outline drawing of the USB001Z unit. (Unit: mm) Specifications - 32 -...
  • Page 34: Specifications

    E6581299 8. Specifications Item Specifications Model number USB001Z Model with either an RS485 (2-wire type) connector or a common serial connector (optional). Applicable model Usable applications: PCM001Z (V013 or successor), PCS001Z (V001 or successor) Windows XP SP3, Windows Vista SP1, SP2...

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