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Overview
Features of the Serial Converter
Features of the serial converter (series B) include the following:
• Three LEDs are used to indicate the status of the module.
• Baud rates of 9600 bps, 19.2Kbps, and 38.4Kbps are supported.
• The converter receives power from the SCANport connection on the
product. An outside power source is not needed.
Firmware Version
The convention for identifying firmware releases is FRN X.xxx.
FRN = Firmware Release Number
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
1305 AC Drive (Drive firmware 2.xx or later)
1336 FORCE™ Drive
1336 IMPACT™ Drive
1336 PLUS Drive
1336 PLUS II Drive
1336 REGEN Line Regeneration Package
1336 SPIDER Drive
Equipment Supplied with the Converter
When you unpack the serial converter, verify that the package includes:
• 1203-SSS converter.
• 1203-SFC serial cable.
• 1202-C10 SCANport cable.
• DriveExplorer Lite CD.
SCANport Product
1394 Servo Drive
1397 DC Drive
1557 Medium Voltage Drive
2364 Regenerative DC Bus Supply Unit
SMC Dialog Plus™
SMP-3 Smart Motor Protector