Designated use ....................... 5 Network security and access protection ................. 5 Introduction.......................... 6 Short designation in the documentation................ 6 Content of this documentation .................. 6 Interface adapter USM21A ....................... 7 Scope of delivery ...................... 7 4.1.1 Optional scope of delivery ................ 7 Features of the interface adapter.................. 8 LEDs on the interface adapter .................. 8...
SEW‑EURODRIVE recommends additional training for products that are operated using this software. Designated use The interface adapter USM21A is designed for connecting an engineering PC with a USB interface to the diagnostic slot of a unit from SEW‑EURODRIVE. Network security and access protection A bus system makes it possible to adapt electronic drive technology components to the particulars of the machinery within wide limits.
® ® MOVISUITE standard MOVISUITE ® ® MOVITOOLS MotionStudio MOVITOOLS MotionStudio Content of this documentation This documentation describes how to connect the interface adapter USM21A to the units from SEW‑EURODRIVE and put it into operation. Manual – Interface Adapter USM21A...
Interface adapter USM21A Scope of delivery Interface adapter USM21A With the interface adapter USM21A, it is possible to connect an engineering PC with a USB interface to the diagnostic slot of a unit from SEW‑EURODRIVE. 17824966283 The interface adapter is connected to the engineering PC via a type B USB port. The data is transferred according to the USB 2.0 standard.
LEDs that are visible through the transparent housing provide the status display. LEDs on the interface adapter Three LEDs are installed on the interface adapter USM21A, to the right and left of the USB port. These LEDs shine through the transparent housing.
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MOVITOOLS MotionStudio project. Blue, flickering Active CAN bus communication. Data is being transfered between the engineering PC and the unit. 4.3.3 "Error" LED Meaning Standard operating state. There was an error in the interface adapter. Manual – Interface Adapter USM21A...
Connecting the interface adapter Connecting the interface adapter Connecting an engineering PC to a unit via the interface adapter USM21A requires various connection cables. A shielded USB connection cable of type USB A‑B, which is included in the delivery, is required to connect an engineering PC to the interface adapter.
The interface adapter is connected either to the RS485 interface or the CAN bus inter- face (in preparation), depending on the device type. It is necessary to configure the corresponding communication connection. • "Setting up RS485 communication" (→ 2 12) Manual – Interface Adapter USM21A...
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3. Select the "Serial" communication connection and edit the communication parame- ters of the serial RS485 interface. 17865929867 4. Select the COM port that is assigned to the interface adapter. 17865934603 ® 5. Apply the settings and perform the network scan in MOVITOOLS MotionStudio. Manual – Interface Adapter USM21A...
Configuring the interface adapter in MOVISUITE ® The engineering tasks for the MOVI-C units from SEW‑EURODRIVE are performed ® with the MOVISUITE engineering software. The interface adapter USM21A is also ® configured in MOVISUITE Proceed as follows: ® ü You have installed the MOVISUITE engineering software, version 1.2.1253.0 or...
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Startup Configuring the interface adapter in MOVISUITE® 3. Activate the network type "USB" and the slide switch "Scan". Apply the settings and perform the network scan. 17827427979 Manual – Interface Adapter USM21A...
Put the product through a recycling process or con- tact a specialist waste disposal company. If possible, divide the product into the follow- ing categories: • Copper • Electronic parts • Plastics Manual – Interface Adapter USM21A...
Technical data Markings Technical data Markings The interface adapter USM21A complies with the following directives and regulations: Marking Meaning CE mark to state compliance with the following European guidelines: • EMC Directive 2014/30/EU • RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU RoHS Directive (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) of...
EN 60721-3-2 class 2C2 • Operation (fixed installation, weatherproof): EN 60721-3-3 class 3C2 • Extended storage: EN 60721‑3‑3 class 1S1 • Transportation: Mechanically active sub- stances EN 60721‑3‑3 class 2S1 • Operation (fixed installation, weatherproof): EN 60721-3-3 class 3S1 Manual – Interface Adapter USM21A...
Environmental conditions ....... 17 General technical data ........ 16 Marks.............. 16 Peer-to-peer communication ......... 8 Port On the engineering PC........ 7 Voltage supply ............ 8 On the unit............ 7 Product names ............ 4 Waste disposal ............ 15 Manual – Interface Adapter USM21A...
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