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Getting Started
The 1203-USB converter provides a communications interface between a
computer and any Allen-Bradley product supporting these drive
communication interfaces:
• DPI (Drive Peripheral Interface) for PowerFlex
PowerFlex 750-Series drives
• DSI (Drive Serial Interface) for PowerFlex 4-Class drives, PowerFlex
520-Series drives, and Kinetix 3 drives
• SCANport for legacy 1305 drives, 1336 drives, and so forth
The 1203-USB converter uses the full-duplex, RS-232 DF1 protocol
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PowerFlex 1203-USB Converter User Manual
Publication DRIVES-UM001D-EN-P
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Page 1: Getting Started
Chapter Getting Started The 1203-USB converter provides a communications interface between a computer and any Allen-Bradley product supporting these drive communication interfaces: • DPI (Drive Peripheral Interface) for PowerFlex ® 7-Class drives and PowerFlex 750-Series drives • DSI (Drive Serial Interface) for PowerFlex 4-Class drives, PowerFlex 520-Series drives, and Kinetix 3 drives •... - Page 2 Getting Started Components 1203-USB Converter Cable Required for Kinetix 3 Drive Cables Supplied with 1203-USB Converter (ordered separately) Item Part Description Computer Cable Port Plug the USB cable into this port. Status Indicators LEDs that indicate converter operation, data being received from the computer, and data being sent to the computer.
- Page 3 Getting Started • Compatibility with various drive configuration tools to configure the 1203-USB converter and connected drive as shown below. Configuration Tool 1203-USB DPI Drive DSI Drive SCANport Drive Connected Components Workbench Software, version 1.02 or later DriveExplorer Lite or Full software, version 4.04 or later DriveExecutive software, version 1.01 or later...
- Page 4 Getting Started DSI Products • PowerFlex 4 drives • PowerFlex 4M drives • PowerFlex 40 drives • PowerFlex 40P drives • PowerFlex 400 drives • PowerFlex 520-Series drives (Some limitations of use - Custom groups and Application groups are not supported) •...
- Page 5 Getting Started User-Supplied Equipment To configure the 1203-USB converter and connected Allen-Bradley drives, you must supply one of the following drive configuration software tools on your computer: Connected Components Workbench software, version 1.02 or later Connected Components Workbench is the recommended stand-alone software tool for use with PowerFlex drives.
- Page 6 Getting Started Safety Precautions Please read the following safety precautions carefully. ATTENTION: Risk of injury or equipment damage exists. Only personnel familiar with drive and power products and the associated machinery should plan or implement the installation, startup, configuration, and subsequent maintenance of the product using the converter.
- Page 7 Getting Started Figure 1.1 Connecting the Converter Between a DPI or SCANport Drive and Computer DPI or SCANport Drive (PowerFlex 70 shown) Computer (Laptop or Desktop) 1203-USB Converter USB Cable 20-HIM-H10 Cable Figure 1.2 Connecting the Converter Between a DSI Drive and Computer DSI Drive (PowerFlex 40 shown) Computer...
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