Downloading An Application - ABB CP420 Installation And Operation Manual

7.5

Downloading an Application

Connect the RS232 port on the PC to the COM1 port on the CP420 using a
TK401 cable. The connection can also be made according to the illustration be-
low.
9-pin male
RXD 2
TXD 3
GND 5
RTS 7
CTS 8
Note:
COM2 is mainly used for controller communication. When used for PC communica-
tion, the pin setting described for COM2 in chapter
Warning:
To avoid an electrical shock, be sure to switch off the power before connecting the
download cable to the operator terminal.
Set the dip switch SW7 = ON. After the self-test, the system menu will be
displayed on the screen and the operator terminal is ready to download the
application.
Start CP400Soft and open the application file to be downloaded. Make sure that
the communication parameters are correctly configured. Also remember to
compile the file before downloading it. The file has to be compiled every time a
change has been made in the file before downloading it.
ABB, 1SBC159102M0201
9-pin female
2 RD
3 SD
5 SG
1 CD
4 DTR
6 DSR
7 RTS
8 CTS
5 Communication Ports
Operation
is used.
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