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- Page 1 Allen-Bradley User Manual Smart Self-powered Serial Converter (Cat. No.1203-SSS) Series B FRN 2.xxx...
- Page 2 Since there are many variables and requirements associated with any particular installation, Allen-Bradley does not assume responsibility or liability (to include intellectual property liability) for actual use based upon the examples shown in this publication.
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Page 3: Preface
Conventions Used in this Manual Rockwell Automation Support Related Documentation For Information On: Refer to: Publication 1203-SSS (Series A) Smart Self-powered Serial Converter User Manual 1203-5.14 DF1 Protocol DF1 Protocol and Command Set Reference manual 1770-6.5.16 DriveTools32™ DriveTools32 Getting Started Manual 9303-5.23... - Page 4 About This Manual Rockwell Automation Support Rockwell Automation offers support services worldwide, with over 75 sales/support offices, over 500 authorized distributors, and over 250 authorized systems integrators located through the United States alone. In addition, Rockwell Automation representatives are in every major country in the world.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Preface About This Manual Objectives........P-1 Related Documentation . - Page 6 Table of Contents Chapter 4 Troubleshooting the Serial Converter Objectives........4-1 Understanding the LEDs .
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Page 7: Overview
Chapter Overview Objectives Chapter 1 provides general information about the serial converter. Topic Page About Serial Connections Features of the Serial Converter Firmware Version Compatible SCANport Products Equipment Supplied with the Converter Parts of the Serial Converter Required Equipment and Tools Safety Precautions Quick Start About Serial Connections... -
Page 8: Features Of The Serial Converter
X = Major Release Number xxx = Minor Update Number This manual is for Firmware releases 2.xxx. Compatible SCANport Products The serial converter can be used with Allen-Bradley SCANport products, including the following: SCANport Product SCANport Product 1305 AC Drive (Drive firmware 2.xx or later) 1394 Servo Drive 1336 FORCE™... -
Page 9: Parts Of The Serial Converter
Overview Parts of the Serial Converter Figure 1.2 Parts of the Converter C001 Part Description SCANport Standard SCANport 8-pin circular mini-DIN connector. The Connection 1202-C10 SCANport cable is plugged into this connector. Status LED LED that indicates module operation. Refer to Chapter RX LED LED that indicates when data is received from the host... -
Page 10: Required Equipment And Tools
Overview Required Equipment and Tools To configure the converter or SCANport product, we recommended that you use a computer running DriveExplorer. You can use a Windows™ terminal emulation program (e.g., HyperTerminal) or a VT-100 compatible terminal to configure the converter, but you cannot configure a connected SCANport product with either of these tools. -
Page 11: Installing The Serial Converter
Chapter Installing the Serial Converter Objectives Chapter 2 provides instructions for installing the serial converter. Topic Page Selecting Cables Installing the Serial Converter Removing the Serial Converter Selecting Cables The following cables are shipped with each converter. They are all you should need to connect it to a SCANport product and computer. -
Page 12: Removing The Serial Converter
Installing the Serial Converter Installing the Serial Converter 1. Connect the converter to the product using the SCANport cable. Figure 2.2 Connecting a SCANport Cable to the Converter C003 2. Connect the converter to the computer using the serial cable. Figure 2.3 Connecting a Serial Cable to the Converter C004 3. -
Page 13: Configuring The Serial Converter
Chapter Configuring the Serial Converter Objectives Chapter 3 provides information about configuring the serial converter. Topic Page Factory-Default Settings Accessing Parameters in a Converter Using DriveExplorer Using Terminal Emulation Software Key Strokes for Terminal Emulation Software Setting the DF1 Address Setting the Serial Port Rate Setting the Fault Action Resetting the Converter... -
Page 14: Using Driveexplorer
Configuring the Serial Converter Using DriveExplorer With DriveExplorer software, you can edit parameters in both the serial converter and the connected SCANport product. DriveExplorer Lite is shipped with converter. It is a free, limited-featured version of DriveExplorer. DriveExplorer Lite Quick Start This section is designed to help users start using DriveExplorer Lite. -
Page 15: Using Terminal Emulation Software
Configuring the Serial Converter Using Terminal Emulation Software This section provides detailed instructions on how to use terminal emulation software to access the converter so that you can view and edit converter parameters or view the converter event queue. A variety of terminal emulation programs can be used to establish a serial connection between a computer and the converter. - Page 16 Configuring the Serial Converter The Connection Description dialog box appears in the HyperTerminal workspace. Figure 3.3 Connection Dialog Box S002 4. In the Name box, type any name (e.g., converter), and then select any icon in the Icon box. 5. Click OK to display the Phone Number dialog box. 6.
- Page 17 Configuring the Serial Converter 8. Select the settings shown in Figure 3.4. Important: If you have previously set P3-[Serial Port Rate] to 19.2K or 38.4K, select that value in the Bits per second box. Figure 3.4 Properties Dialog Box S004 9.
- Page 18 Configuring the Serial Converter Figure 3.5 Properties Dialog Box S005 14. Click OK to display the HyperTerminal workspace. TIP: Select File > Save to save the HyperTerminal configuration that you just created. In future connections, you can select the saved configuration and quickly connect to the converter.
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Page 19: Key Strokes For Terminal Emulation Software
Configuring the Serial Converter Key Strokes for Terminal Emulation Software Description 0 – 9 In the main menu, keys 1 – 3 select a menu option. In the parameter screen, keys 0– 9 enter a value. Display the main menu or abort changes to a parameter. ↑... -
Page 20: Setting The Serial Port Rate
Configuring the Serial Converter Setting the Serial Port Rate The serial port rate, sometimes called baud rate, is the speed at which the computer and converter communicate. You can select a serial port rate of 9600, 19.2K, or 38.4K with the serial converter (Series B). The factory-default serial port rate is 9600. -
Page 21: Setting The Fault Action
Configuring the Serial Converter Setting the Fault Action By default, when communications are disrupted (e.g., a serial cable is disconnected) and control I/O is being transmitted, the converter and connected SCANport product respond by faulting. You can set the following actions: Action Description Fault... -
Page 22: Resetting The Converter
3-10 Configuring the Serial Converter Resetting the Converter After you change a parameter, you must reset the serial converter for the new setting to take effect. You can reset it by removing and then reapplying power or by using P5 - [Reset Adapter]. ATTENTION: Risk of injury or equipment damage exists. -
Page 23: Troubleshooting The Serial Converter
Chapter Troubleshooting the Serial Converter Objectives Chapter 4 provides information to troubleshoot the serial converter. Topic Page Understanding the LEDs Viewing and Clearing the Event Queue Viewing and Clearing DF1 Data Troubleshooting Potential Communications Problems Understanding the LEDs The serial converter reports its status using LEDs. See Figure 4.1. - Page 24 Troubleshooting the Serial Converter Diamond LED ATTENTION: Risk of injury or equipment damage exists. If the serial converter is transmitting control I/O to the SCANport product (indicated by a solid green diamond LED), the SCANport product may fault when you remove or reset the serial converter. Determine how your SCANport product will respond before removing or resetting a serial converter.
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Page 25: Viewing And Clearing The Event Queue
Troubleshooting the Serial Converter Viewing and Clearing the Event Queue It is normal for a the converter event queue to contain events. If you encounter unexpected communication problems, you can access the event queue and view the most recent events. In order to view and clear events, you must access the main menu in the converter. -
Page 26: Viewing And Clearing Df1 Data
Troubleshooting the Serial Converter To clear the event queue 1. In the main menu, press 2 to select Display Event Queue. 2. Press ↑ or ↓ to scroll to 1 > Clr Event Queue. 3. Press → or ← to select Enable, and then press Enter to clear the event queue. -
Page 27: Troubleshooting Potential Communications Problems
Troubleshooting the Serial Converter To clear DF1 data 1. In the main menu, press 1 to select Display Setup Parameters. 2. Press ↑ or ↓ to scroll to P6 - [Clear DF1 Counts]. → ← 3. Press to select Enable, and then press Enter to clear the DF1 data. - Page 28 Troubleshooting the Serial Converter Notes:...
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Page 29: Appendix A Specifications
Appendix Specifications Objectives Appendix A provides the specifications for the serial converter. Converter Specifications Category Specifications Electrical Consumption 60mA at +12V DC Environmental Temperature Operating 0 to +50°C (32 to 122°F) Storage -40 to +85°C (-40 to 185°F) Relative Humidity 5 to 95% non-condensing Vibration Operating... - Page 30 Specifications Notes:...
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Page 31: Appendix B Serial Converter Parameters
Appendix Serial Converter Parameters Objectives Appendix B provides information on the serial converter parameters. Parameters Parameter Name and Description Details 1 - [SCANport Adapter] Default: Identifies the SCANport product port number to which the Type: Read Only converter is connected. Minimum: Maximum: Reset Required:... - Page 32 Serial Converter Parameters Parameter Name and Description Details 6 - [Clear DF1 Counts] Default: Ready If this parameter is set to enable, all DF1 statistical Type: Read/Write parameters (numbers 7 through 15) are set to 0. Values: Ready Enable Reset Required: 7 - [DF1 Packets Sent] Default: Displays the number of DF1 packets sent by the converter.
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Page 33: Objectives
Appendix FLASH Updates Objectives Appendix C provides information on updating the firmware in the converter by performing a FLASH. Topic Page Preparing for a FLASH Update Performing a FLASH update Troubleshooting Potential FLASH Problems Preparing for a FLASH Update Please take the following precautions to ensure a successful FLASH: •... -
Page 34: Performing A Flash Update
FLASH Updates Performing a FLASH update 1. In the main menu (Figure 3.6), press 3 to Update FLASH program. Figure 4.6 FLASH Menu To update the FLASH memory, you need a terminal program capable of downloading a binary file using the XMODEM protocol and a FLASH update file from Rockwell Automation. -
Page 35: Troubleshooting Potential Flash Problems
FLASH Updates 7. Click Send. A dialog box appears to report the progress of the download. When it is complete, the message “Operation Complete” flashes, and then the main menu appears. Troubleshooting Potential FLASH Problems Description Corrective Action • “Transfer Cancelled by Remote Restart HyperTerminal and redo the FLASH System”... - Page 36 FLASH Updates Notes:...
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Page 37: Glossary
Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows NT (4.0 or greater), and Windows CE (2.0 or greater) operating systems. This application is a tool for monitoring and configuring Allen-Bradley products and adapters. A free version of DriveExplorer Lite is included with the serial converter. - Page 38 The serial converter provides an electronic communications interface between any Allen-Bradley SCANport product and a computer with an RS-232 port. This converter uses a full-duplex RS-232 DF1 protocol. The serial converter may also be referred to as “1203-SSS converter,” “adapter,” “converter,” or “SCANport peripheral.” Zero Data When communications are disrupted (e.g., serial cable is disconnected),...
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Page 39: Index
Index Numerics dimensions A-1 documentation P-1 1203-SSS converter, see serial converter DriveExplorer definition G-1 documentation P-1 free lite version G-1 accessing parameters 3-1 using 1-1, 3-2 adapter, see serial converter drives, see SCANport products attentions 1-4 DriveTools32 definition G-1 documentation P-1... - Page 40 Index-2 power consumption A-1 power cycle 3-10 hold last state 3-9, G-2 products, see SCANport products HPC 2-1 protocol A-1 HyperTerminal setting up 3-3 upgrading C-3 quick start 1-4 installing a serial converter 2-2 regulatory compliance A-1 related documentation P-1 keys 3-7 removing a serial converter 2-2 resetting the converter 3-10...
- Page 41 Index-3 specifications A-1 status indicators, see LEDs viewing DF1 data 4-4 stop bits A-1 VT100-compatible terminal 3-1 technical support P-2 web sites P-1, G-1 terminal emulation software 3-1, 3-3 tools, see equipment troubleshooting 4-1 XMODEM C-1 TX LED 4-2 zero data 3-9, G-2 update, see FLASH update...
- Page 42 Index-4 Notes:...
- Page 43 1336 FORCE, 1336 IMPACT, Allen-Bradley, DriveExplorer, DriveTools32, SCANport, and SMC Dialog Plus are trademarks of Rockwell Automation. Windows, Windows CE, Windows NT, and Microsoft are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
- Page 44 Publication 1203-5.15 - August 1999 PN 193416 (01) © (1999) Rockwell International Corporation. Printed in the U.S.A.