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  • Page 1 PowerFlex 1203-USB Converter Firmware Revision 1.xxx User Manual...
  • Page 2 In no event will Rockwell Automation, Inc. be responsible or liable for indirect or consequential damages resulting from the use or application of this equipment.
  • Page 3 Summary of Changes The information below summarizes the changes made to this manual since its last release (September 2012): Description of Changes Page In the ‘Components’ section, added information about the 2090-CCMUSDS-48AA0x cable required for use with Kinetix 3 drives. In the ‘Compatible Products’...
  • Page 4 soc-ii Summary of Changes Notes: PowerFlex 1203-USB Converter User Manual Publication DRIVES-UM001D-EN-P...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Rockwell Automation Support ........
  • Page 6 Table of Contents Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Understanding the Status Indicators ......... 4-1 Diamond Status Indicator .
  • Page 7 Table of Contents Appendix D Use with DriveExecutive Software Installing DriveExecutive Software......... . D-1 Configuring the Converter.
  • Page 8 Table of Contents PowerFlex 1203-USB Converter User Manual Publication DRIVES-UM001D-EN-P...

  • Page 9: Preface

    • The firmware revision number (FRN) is displayed as X.xxx, where ‘X’ is the major revision number and ‘xxx’ is the minor revision number. Rockwell Automation Rockwell Automation offers support services worldwide, with over 75 sales Support and support offices, over 500 authorized distributors, and over 250 authorized systems integrators located throughout the United States alone.

  • Page 10: Additional Resources

    To order paper copies of technical documentation, contact your local Allen-Bradley distributor or Rockwell Automation sales representative. To find your local Rockwell Automation distributor or sales representative, visit http://www.rockwellautomation.com/locations. For information such as firmware updates or answers to drive-related questions, go to the Drives Service &...
  • Page 11 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 12: Components

    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 13: Compatible Products

    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 14: Dsi Products

    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 15: User-Supplied Equipment

    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 16: Safety Precautions

    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 17 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...
  • Page 18 Getting Started Notes: PowerFlex 1203-USB Converter User Manual Publication DRIVES-UM001D-EN-P...

  • Page 19: Connecting The Cables

    Chapter Installing the Converter This chapter provides instructions for installing and removing the 1203-USB converter. Topic Page Connecting the Cables Installing Connected Components Workbench Software 2-12 Installing the USB Drivers Powering Up the Converter 2-12 Removing the Converter 2-13 Connecting the Cables Important: The converter must not be installed in an area where the ambient atmosphere contains volatile or corrosive gas, vapors or dust.

  • Page 20: Connecting The Converter To A Dpi Or Scanport Drive And The Computer

    Installing the Converter Connecting the Converter to a DPI or SCANport Drive and the Computer Use the 20-HIM-H10 cable to connect the converter to a DPI or SCANport drive. Use the USB cable to connect the converter to the computer. 20-HIM-H10 Cable USB Cable 1.

  • Page 21: Connecting The Converter To A Dsi Drive And The Computer

    Installing the Converter Connecting the Converter to a DSI Drive and the Computer Use the 22-HIM-H10 cable to connect the converter to a DSI drive. Use the USB cable to connect the converter to the computer. 2090-CCMUSDS-48AA0x Cable 22-HIM-H10 Cable USB Cable (for Kinetix 3 drives and ordered separately) (for PowerFlex drives)

  • Page 22: Installing The Usb Drivers

    Installing the Converter Installing the USB Drivers The following two USB drivers must be installed on your computer to enable the computer to recognize the 1203-USB converter when using any of the configuration tools (Connected Components Workbench, DriveExplorer, DriveExecutive, or HyperTerminal software): •...
  • Page 23 Installing the Converter If this screen did not appear, perform the following steps: a. Open the Windows Control Panel and double-click System. b. In the System Properties window, click the Hardware tab. c. Click Device Manager. d. Expand ‘Universal Serial Bus controllers’ in the treeview. e.
  • Page 24 Installing the Converter 5. Click Next > to continue (next wizard screen appears). 6. Check ‘Include this location in the search’. 7. Click Browse. Browse to the location on the computer where the executable files for both USB drivers were unzipped (step 4 in the Download Both USB Drivers to the Computer section).
  • Page 25 Installing the Converter 11. After approximately 20 seconds, the ‘Found New Hardware Wizard’ screen should appear again. 12. Click ‘No, not at this time’. 13. Click Next > to continue (next wizard screen appears). 14. Click ‘Install from a list or specific location (Advanced)’. 15.
  • Page 26 Installing the Converter 16. Check ‘Include this location in the search’. 17. Click Browse. Browse to the location on the computer where the executable files for both USB drivers were unzipped (step 4 in the Download Both USB Drivers to the Computer section).
  • Page 27 Installing the Converter When Using the Windows 7 Operating System 1. After connecting the 1203-USB converter to a powered drive and to the computer, open the Windows Control Panel. 2. Click Device Manager. 3. Expand ‘Other Devices’ in the treeview. 4.
  • Page 28 2-10 Installing the Converter 9. After the 1203-USB driver has been successfully installed, a confirmation screen appears. 10. Click Close. 11. After the USB Converter driver has been successfully installed, the USB Serial Port driver must be installed. Open the Windows Control Panel.
  • Page 29 Installing the Converter 2-11 15. Click ‘Browse my computer for driver software’. The following screen appears. 16. Check ‘Include subfolders’. 17. Click Browse. Browse to the location on the computer where the executable files for both USB drivers were unzipped (step 4 in the Download Both USB Drivers to the Computer section).

  • Page 30: Installing Connected Components Workbench Software

    2-12 Installing the Converter 21. Verify that the drivers have been correctly installed by expanding Ports (COM & LPT) in the Device Manager treeview as shown below. ‘Allen-Bradley 1203-USB (COMx)’ should appear in the treeview. Note the COM port being used. This COM port number will be used later to configure a driver using RSLinx software to represent the connection on the COM port.

  • Page 31: Removing The Converter

    Installing the Converter 2-13 Removing the Converter ATTENTION: Risk of injury or equipment damage exists. If the converter is transmitting control I/O to the drive (indicated by a steady green Diamond status indicator), the drive may fault when you remove or reset the converter. Determine how your drive will respond before removing or resetting a connected converter.
  • Page 32 2-14 Installing the Converter Notes: PowerFlex 1203-USB Converter User Manual Publication DRIVES-UM001D-EN-P...

  • Page 33: Configuration Tools

    Chapter Configuring the Converter This chapter provides instructions and information for setting the parameters to configure the 1203-USB converter. Topic Page Configuration Tools Using Connected Components Workbench Software Resetting the Converter Updating the Firmware Using RTU Master Mode for a Serial Multi-drop Network For a list of parameters, see the following sections: •...

  • Page 34: Using Connected Components Workbench Software

    Configuring the Converter Using Connected With Connected Components Workbench software, version 1.02 or later, Components Workbench you can edit parameters in both the 1203-USB converter and the connected drive. With DPI and DSI drives, you can also edit parameters in any of their Software connected peripherals.
  • Page 35 Configuring the Converter 3. Launch RSLinx software to create a driver to represent the connection on the communication port noted in step 1. 4. From the Communications menu, choose Configure Drivers to display the Configure Drivers dialog box. 5. From the Available Driver Types pull-down menu, choose RS-232 DF1 devices.
  • Page 36 Configuring the Converter 9. Enter the following settings. Configuration Field Setting Comm Port Select the same COM port established during installation of the 1203-USB driver (noted in step 1 on page 3-2). For this example, COM5 is used. Device 1770-KF2/1785-KE/SCANport Baud Rate 115200 Station Number...
  • Page 37 Configuring the Converter 15. Launch Connected Components Workbench software to access parameters in the 1203-USB converter, the connected drive, and any connected peripherals. 16. In the Device Toolbox right pane, select Discover and click Browse Connections. The Connection Browser appears. The following example image shows the 1203-USB is connected to a DSI device.
  • Page 38 Configuring the Converter The example image above shows the 1203-USB converter is connected to a PowerFlex 40 drive that also has a 22-COMM-E option installed. 19. Select the 1203-USB tab at the bottom of the Device Details window to view the 1203-USB converter. 20.

  • Page 39: Resetting The Converter

    Configuring the Converter 21. To edit a parameter, either make the changes directly in the grid or double-click the parameter to open a parameter editor window. 22. Close the window when finished. Resetting the Converter Changes to settings of some 1203-USB converter parameters require that you reset the converter before the new settings take effect.

  • Page 40: Updating The Firmware

    Configuring the Converter Updating the Firmware Connected Components Workbench is not intended to be used as a firmware update tool. The recommended tool to use is ControlFLASH software, which is downloaded automatically when the respective firmware revision file is downloaded from the Allen-Bradley updates website to your computer.
  • Page 41 Configuring the Converter b. Connect the 1203-USB converter to the Master port (identified by the letter ‘M’ at the port) of the splitter cable. Important: Only one splitter cable can be used on the network, and it must be used to connect the 1203-USB converter to the first drive.

  • Page 42: Establishing Communication

    3-10 Configuring the Converter Figure 3.3 Connector Wiring Diagram To Slave Port on Splitter Cable (connected to Drive 1) To Drive 2 To Drive 32 120 Ohm, ¼ Watt Terminating Resistor 120 Ohm, . . . ¼ Watt . . . Terminating Resistor Establishing Communication...

  • Page 43: Configuring The Converter For Rtu Master Mode

    Configuring the Converter 3-11 – PowerFlex 4-Class drives: Parameter 104 [Comm Node Addr] – PowerFlex 520-Series drives: Parameter 124 [RS485 Node Addr] Important: When setting the 1203-USB converter node address, do not use a value higher than ‘77’ octal. 2. For each remaining drive to be networked, set the drive’s RS485 node address to a unique address.

  • Page 44: Configuring Rslinx For Serial Multi-Drop System

    3-12 Configuring the Converter Configuring RSLinx for Serial Multi-Drop System The Configured Driver in RSLinx is slightly different when configuring for a RS-485 multi-drop system as opposed to a point-to-point system (single drive). 1. Open RSLinx software. 2. From the Communications menu, choose Configure Drivers. 3.
  • Page 45 Configuring the Converter 3-13 6. Click OK. 7. Click the RSWho icon to open the RSWho window. 8. Right-click the serial drive that you just added and select Properties. 9. On the Browse Addresses tab, check ‘Browse only the specified addresses’.

  • Page 46: Accessing Drives On The Rtu Master (Serial Multi-Drop) Network

    3-14 Configuring the Converter 11. On the Advance Browse Settings tab, check ‘Force network type to’. 12. From the pull-down menu, choose DF1 (master or slave). 13. Click OK. 14. Close RSLinx software. Accessing Drives on the RTU Master (Serial Multi-drop) Network Connected Components Workbench software enables you to monitor, configure, and control any of the drives on the RTU Master (serial multi-drop) network.
  • Page 47 Configuring the Converter 3-15 – Recheck your RSLinx driver settings. – Recheck your wiring. 2. Click on a drive to connect to it and have it added to the Project Organizer left pane. The example image below shows all five drives in the serial multi-drop system connected online and present in the Project Organizer.
  • Page 48 3-16 Configuring the Converter Notes: PowerFlex 1203-USB Converter User Manual Publication DRIVES-UM001D-EN-P...

  • Page 49: Understanding The Status Indicators

    Chapter Troubleshooting This chapter provides information for diagnosing and troubleshooting potential problems with the 1203-USB converter. Topic Page Understanding the Status Indicators Diamond Status Indicator RX Status Indicator TX Status Indicator Converter Diagnostic Items Viewing Diagnostic Data Converter Events Viewing and Clearing Events Viewing and Clearing DF1 Communication Statistics Troubleshooting Potential Problems 4-10...

  • Page 50: Diamond Status Indicator

    Troubleshooting Diamond Status Indicator ATTENTION: Risk of injury or equipment damage exists. If the converter is transmitting control I/O to the drive (indicated by a steady green diamond status indicator), the drive may fault when you remove or reset the converter. Determine how your drive will respond before removing or resetting a converter.

  • Page 51: Converter Diagnostic Items

    Troubleshooting Converter Diagnostic Items If you encounter unexpected communication problems, the converter diagnostic items may help you or Allen-Bradley personnel troubleshoot the problem. Converter diagnostic items can be viewed with Connected Components Workbench software, version 1.02 or later. Diagnostic Items for DPI Drives No.

  • Page 52: Viewing Diagnostic Data

    Troubleshooting Viewing Diagnostic Data 1. Connect online with a drive and display the Device Details window for the 1203-USB converter. 2. Click the Diagnostics icon to open the Diagnostics window. The example image below is for a 1203-USB converter when connected to a DSI-based host product (PowerFlex 40).
  • Page 53 Troubleshooting Another example image below is for a 1203-USB converter when connected to a DPI-based host product (PowerFlex 70EC). Diagnostic Item #7 (DPI RX Errors) and Diagnostic Item #8 (DPI TX Errors) should have zero counts. PowerFlex 1203-USB Converter User Manual Publication DRIVES-UM001D-EN-P...

  • Page 54: Converter Events

    Troubleshooting Converter Events Many events in the event queue occur under normal operation. If you encounter unexpected communication problems, the events may help you or Allen-Bradley personnel troubleshoot the problem. Converter events can be viewed with Connected Components Workbench software, version 1.02 or later.

  • Page 55: Event Codes For Dsi Drives

    Troubleshooting Event Codes for DSI Drives Code Event Description No Event No event present in the event queue. Adapter Reset The converter was reset by the user. Slave Detected A slave was detected to be present by the master. Slave Removed A slave was detected to be removed by the master.

  • Page 56: Viewing And Clearing Events

    Troubleshooting Viewing and Clearing The 1203-USB converter maintains an event queue that reports the history Events of its actions. The event queue can only be accessed when online with the converter. 1. Connect online with a drive and display the Device Details window for the 1203-USB converter.

  • Page 57: Viewing And Clearing Df1 Communication Statistics

    Troubleshooting Viewing and Clearing DF1 If you encounter unexpected communication problems or are creating an Communication Statistics application that uses DF1 data, you can view the communication statistics stored in the converter. 1. Connect online with a drive and display the Device Details window for the 1203-USB converter.

  • Page 58: Troubleshooting Potential Problems

    4-10 Troubleshooting 4. To clear the DF1 counters, set converter Parameter 03 - [Clear DF1 Counts] to ‘1’ (Clear Counts). 5. Press Enter. Troubleshooting Potential This section provides information about common converter problems and Problems actions that can be taken to correct them. Unable to Establish Connection Between the Computer and Converter •...

  • Page 59: Appendix A Specifications

    Appendix Specifications This appendix presents the specifications for the 1203-USB converter. Topic Page Communications Electrical Mechanical Environmental Agency Certification Communications Network side Protocol Universal Serial Bus (USB) Port Rate 115.2 kbps Data Bits Parity None Stop Bits Flow Control None Error CRC or BCC (Auto-Detected) Drive side...

  • Page 60: Environmental

    Specifications Environmental Temperature Operating 0…50 °C (32…122 °F) Storage -40…85 °C (-40…185 °F) Relative Humidity 5…95% non-condensing Important: The converter must not be installed in an area Atmosphere where the ambient atmosphere contains volatile or corrosive gas, vapors or dust. If the converter is not going to be installed for a period of time, it must be stored in an area where it will not be exposed to a corrosive atmosphere.

  • Page 61: Appendix B Converter Parameters

    Appendix Converter Parameters This appendix provides information about the 1203-USB converter parameters. The 1203-USB converter (DPI, DSI, and SCANport) combines the functionality of the 1203-SSS converter (DPI and SCANport) and 22-SCN-232 converter (DSI) in a single device. TIP: The 1203-USB converter automatically detects the type of device (DPI, DSI, or SCANport) to which it is connected, and provides a corresponding set of parameters that are appropriate for the device.

  • Page 62: Parameters - Dsi Drives

    Converter Parameters No. Name and Description Details [DF1 Packets Rcvd] Default: Minimum: Displays the number of DF1 packets received by the Maximum: 4294967295 converter. The value of this parameter is normally Type: Read Only approximately equal to the value of Parameter 04 - [DF1 Packets Sent].
  • Page 63 Converter Parameters No. Name and Description Details [Clear DF1 Counts] Default: 0 = Ready Values: 0 = Ready No action if set to ‘0’ (Ready). Resets the DF1 1 = Clear Counts statistical Parameter 04 - [DF1 Packets Sent] and Type: Read/Write Parameter 05 - [DF1 Packets Rcvd] to 0 (zero) if set...

  • Page 64: Parameters - Scanport Drives (Driveexplorer Or Driveexecutive Software Only

    Converter Parameters Parameters – SCANport No. Name and Description Details Drives (DriveExplorer or [Adapter Port] Default: DriveExecutive software Minimum: Displays the port on the host drive to which the Maximum: only) converter is connected. Type: Read Only [Reset Module] Default: 0 = Ready Values: 0 = Ready...
  • Page 65 Appendix Use with DriveExplorer Software This appendix presents information about using DriveExplorer software with the 1203-USB converter. Important: Please note that there are no plans to provide future updates to this tool and it is being provided ‘as-is’ for users that lost their DriveExplorer CD, or need to configure legacy products not supported by Connected Components Workbench software.
  • Page 66 Use with DriveExplorer Software Configuring the Converter With DriveExplorer software, version 4.04 or later, you can edit parameters in both the 1203-USB converter and the connected drive. With DPI and DSI drives, you can also edit parameters in any of their attached peripherals. Important: For DriveExplorer software to operate with DSI drives point-to-point, converter Parameter 01 - [Adapter Cfg] must be set to ‘0’...
  • Page 67 Use with DriveExplorer Software Important: DriveExplorer software has its own drivers. If a driver has been configured using RSLinx software for that same COM port, it must be deleted with RSLinx software before DriveExplorer is launched. 3. If not already running, launch DriveExplorer Lite software (or the full version of DriveExplorer software).

  • Page 68: Resetting The Converter

    Please take the following precautions to ensure a successful firmware Update update: • Obtain the new firmware version from Rockwell Automation. Save it to the hard drive of the computer. Do not attempt to perform an update from a removable storage device or a network.

  • Page 69: Updating The Firmware

    Use with DriveExplorer Software Updating the Firmware DriveExplorer software, version 4.04 or later, can be used to perform firmware updates on the 1203-USB converter and products that implement DPI or DSI, such as PowerFlex 7-Class drives and peripherals, or PowerFlex 4-Class peripherals—but not PowerFlex 4-Class drives. Important: PowerFlex 400 drives can only be updated using a AK-U9-FLSH1 flash kit.

  • Page 70: Viewing And Clearing Events

    Use with DriveExplorer Software 5. Click Close when finished. Viewing and Clearing Events The 1203-USB converter maintains an event queue that reports the history of its actions. The event queue can only be accessed when online with the converter. Converter events for DPI, DSI, and SCANport drives are listed starting on page 4-6.

  • Page 71: Viewing And Clearing Df1 Communication Statistics

    Use with DriveExplorer Software Viewing and Clearing DF1 Communication Statistics If you encounter unexpected communication problems or are creating an application that uses DF1 data, you can view the communication statistics stored in the converter. 1. Connect online with a drive. 2.

  • Page 72: Network Wiring

    Use with DriveExplorer Software Using RTU Master Mode for With the converter in RTU Master mode, you can monitor, configure, and a Serial Multi-drop Network control up to 32 DSI drives. TIP: A total of 247 drives can be supported on the RTU Master network when RS-485 repeaters are installed.

  • Page 73: Configuring The Converter For Rtu Master Mode

    Use with DriveExplorer Software Configuring the Converter for RTU Master Mode 1. On the DriveExplorer 1203-USB Parameter List dialog box, double-click converter Parameter 01 - [Adapter Cfg]. 2. Set converter Parameter 01 - [Adapter Cfg] to a value of ‘3’ (RTU Master).
  • Page 74 C-10 Use with DriveExplorer Software The Network Connection - Node Selection dialog box appears. 3. In the Network Connection - Node Selection dialog box, click Multiple. 4. From the pull-down menu, choose the node address for the first network drive (for this example, ‘1’). 5.

  • Page 75: Using Rtu Master Mode For A Serial Multi-Drop Network

    Appendix Use with DriveExecutive Software This appendix presents information about using DriveExecutive software with the 1203-USB converter. ATTENTION: DriveExecutive software does not support and must not be used with PowerFlex 520-Series drives. Although a DSI-based drive like the PowerFlex 4-Class drives, it has several new features not supported by DriveExecutive software.
  • Page 76 Use with DriveExecutive Software Configuring the Converter With DriveExecutive software, version 1.01 or later, you can edit parameters in both the 1203-USB converter and the connected drive. With DPI and DSI drives, you can also edit parameters in any of their connected peripherals.
  • Page 77 Use with DriveExecutive Software 3. Launch RSLinx software to create a driver to represent the connection on the communication port noted in step 1. 4. From the Communications menu, choose Configure Drivers to display the Configure Drivers dialog box. 5. From the Available Driver Types pull-down menu, choose RS-232 DF1 devices.
  • Page 78 Use with DriveExecutive Software 9. Enter the following settings. Configuration Field Setting Comm Port Select the same COM port established during installation of the 1203-USB driver (noted in step 1 on page D-2). For this example, COM5 is used. Device 1770-KF2/1785-KE/SCANport Baud Rate 115200...
  • Page 79 Use with DriveExecutive Software 15. Launch DriveExecutive software to access parameters in the 1203-USB converter, the connected drive, and any connected peripherals. 16. From the Drive menu, choose Connect to Drive to display the Connect To Drive treeview window. 17. Expand the treeview in the left pane to display the ‘DPI’ icon. The window should look similar to this example window.
  • Page 80 Please take the following precautions to ensure a successful firmware Update update: • Obtain the new firmware version from Rockwell Automation. Save it to the hard drive of the computer. Do not attempt to perform an update from a removable storage device or a network.
  • Page 81 Use with DriveExecutive Software Updating the Firmware DriveExecutive software, version 1.xx or later, can be used to perform firmware updates on the 1203-USB converter and products that implement DPI or DSI, such as PowerFlex 7-Class drives and peripherals, or PowerFlex 4-Class peripherals—but not PowerFlex 4-Class drives. Important: PowerFlex 400 drives can only be updated using a AK-U9-FLSH1 flash kit.
  • Page 82 Use with DriveExecutive Software 3. From the Peripheral menu, choose Display Diagnostic Items to open the Diagnostics dialog box. 4. Click Close when finished. Viewing and Clearing Events The 1203-USB converter maintains an event queue that reports the history of its actions. The event queue can only be accessed when online with the converter.
  • Page 83 Use with DriveExecutive Software 3. Click the Fault, Event & Alarm icon to open the Fault, Event, and Alarm Information dialog box. 4. Click Clear Event if you want to clear the most recent event, or click Clear Event Queue if you want to clear the entire queue. For a list of possible events, see Converter Events on page 4-6.
  • Page 84 D-10 Use with DriveExecutive Software Both parameters should be incrementing and at approximately the same values. 4. To clear the DF1 counters, set converter Parameter 03 - [Clear DF1 Counts] to ‘1’ (Clear Counts). 5. Press Enter. Using RTU Master Mode for With the converter in RTU Master mode, you can monitor, configure, and a Serial Multi-drop Network control up to 32 DSI drives.
  • Page 85 Use with DriveExecutive Software D-11 Configuring the Converter for RTU Master Mode 1. From the pull-down menu in the Value column of the 1203-USB Linear List dialog box for converter Parameter 01 - [Adapter Cfg], choose ‘3’ (RTU Master). 2. Remove power from the drive to which the 1203-USB converter is connected, which temporarily ends communications.
  • Page 86 D-12 Use with DriveExecutive Software 3. From the Available Driver Types pull-down men, choose RS-232 DF1 devices. 4. Click Add New. 5. Enter all settings as shown in the following image. The Comm Port address will vary depending on the port that gets assigned to the 1203-USB converter.
  • Page 87 Use with DriveExecutive Software D-13 9. On the Browse Addresses tab, check ‘Browse only the specified addresses’. 10. Enter the lowest and highest RTU node addresses in your system. In the previous example image, there are five drives in the system with node addresses 1 through 5.

  • Page 88: Accessing Drives On The Rtu Master (Serial Multi-Drop) Network

    D-14 Use with DriveExecutive Software Accessing Drives on the RTU Master (Serial Multi-drop) Network Using DriveExecutive software enables you to monitor, configure, and control any of the drives on the RTU Master (serial multi-drop) network. You can also monitor and configure the 1203-USB converter. 1.

  • Page 89: Appendix D Use With Driveexecutive Software

    Use with DriveExecutive Software D-15 Example online linear list windows are shown below for each of the drives in this example RTU Master network. PowerFlex 1203-USB Converter User Manual Publication DRIVES-UM001D-EN-P...
  • Page 90 D-16 Use with DriveExecutive Software Notes: PowerFlex 1203-USB Converter User Manual Publication DRIVES-UM001D-EN-P...

  • Page 91: Configuring The Converter

    Appendix Use with HyperTerminal Software This appendix presents information about using HyperTerminal software with the 1203-USB converter. Topic Page Configuring the Converter Resetting the Converter Preparing for a Firmware Update Updating Firmware Troubleshooting Configuring the Converter This section provides detailed instructions on how to use terminal emulation software to access the 1203-USB converter so that you can view and edit its parameters or view its event queue.
  • Page 92 Use with HyperTerminal Software d. In the Device Manager treeview, expand the Ports (COM & LPT) group. The assigned COM port is shown in parenthesis at the end of the Allen-Bradley 1203-USB entry. 2. On the Windows XP desktop, click Start. 3.
  • Page 93 Use with HyperTerminal Software The Connect To dialog box appears. 5. From the ‘Connect using’ pull-down menu, choose the communications port noted in step 1 on page E-1. 6. Click OK to display the COM Properties dialog box. 7. Select the settings shown in the image above. 8.

  • Page 94: Navigating With Terminal Emulation Software

    Use with HyperTerminal Software Navigating with Terminal Emulation Software Function 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. Scroll through parameters or events.

  • Page 95: Preparing For A Firmware Update

    Please take the following precautions to ensure a successful firmware Update update: • Obtain the new firmware version from Rockwell Automation. Save it to the hard drive of the computer. Do not attempt to perform an update from a removable storage device or a network.

  • Page 96: Troubleshooting

    Use with HyperTerminal Software Troubleshooting Viewing Diagnostic Data Diagnostic items are not accessible with HyperTerminal software. Use Connected Components Workbench software or one of the other drive software tools to view diagnostic items. Viewing and Clearing Events The 1203-USB converter maintains an event queue that reports the history of its actions.

  • Page 97: Viewing And Clearing Df1 Communication Statistics

    Use with HyperTerminal Software Viewing and Clearing DF1 Communication Statistics If you encounter unexpected communications problems or are creating an application that uses DF1 data, you can view the communications statistics stored in the converter. To view and clear DF1 data, you must access the main menu in the 1203-USB converter firmware.
  • Page 98 Use with HyperTerminal Software Notes: PowerFlex 1203-USB Converter User Manual Publication DRIVES-UM001D-EN-P...

  • Page 99: Appendix F History Of Changes

    Appendix History of Changes Topic Page DRIVES-UM001C-EN-P, September 2012 DRIVES-UM001B-EN-P, October 2006 This appendix summarizes the revisions to this manual. Reference this appendix if you need information to determine what changes have been made across multiple revisions. This may be especially useful if you are deciding to upgrade your hardware or software based on information added with previous revisions of this manual.
  • Page 100 History of Changes Notes: PowerFlex 1203-USB Converter User Manual Publication DRIVES-UM001D-EN-P...
  • Page 101 Glossary Application Code Code that runs in the converter after the boot code calls it. Application code performs the normal operations of the converter. BCC (Block Check Character) An error detection scheme using the 2’s complement of the 8-bit sum (modulo-256 arithmetic sum) of all data bytes in a transmission block.
  • Page 102 Glossary DF1 Protocol A peer-to-peer link layer protocol that combines features of ANSI X3.28-1976 specification subcategories D1 (data transparency) and F1 (two-way simultaneous transmission with embedded responses). DF1 Rate A unit of signaling speed equal to the number of discrete conditions or signal events per second.
  • Page 103 Glossary DSI (Drive Serial Interface) DSI is based on the Modbus RTU serial communication protocol and is used by PowerFlex 4-Class drives, PowerFlex 520-Series drives, and Kinetix 3 drives. DSI Peripheral A device that provides an interface between DSI and a network or user. Peripheral devices are also referred to as ‘adapters’...
  • Page 104 Glossary PowerFlex 4-Class (Compact-Class) Drives The Allen-Bradley PowerFlex 4-Class (Compact-Class) family of drives include the PowerFlex 4, PowerFlex 4M, PowerFlex 40, PowerFlex 40P, and PowerFlex 400 drives. All PowerFlex 4-Class drives support DSI. PowerFlex 7-Class (Architecture-Class) Drives The Allen-Bradley PowerFlex 7-Class (Architecture-Class) family of drives include the PowerFlex 70/70EC, PowerFlex 700/700VC, PowerFlex 700 Series B, PowerFlex 700H, PowerFlex 700S, PowerFlex 700L, PowerFlex 750-Series, and PowerFlex 7000 drives.
  • Page 105 Glossary Zero Data When communications are disrupted (for example, a cable is disconnected), the converter and connected drive can respond with zero data. Zero data results in the drive receiving zero as values for command data. If the drive was running and using the Reference from the converter, it will stay running but at zero Reference.
  • Page 106 Glossary Notes: PowerFlex 1203-USB Converter User Manual Publication DRIVES-UM001D-EN-P...
  • Page 107 Index components of converter, 1-2 configuration tools, 3-1 accessing parameters Connected Components Workbench software using Connected Components Workbench definition, G-1 software, 3-2 to configure converter, 3-2 using DriveExecutive software, D-2 to configure RTU Master mode, 3-11 using DriveExplorer software, C-2 to update, 3-8 using terminal emulation software, E-1 website, G-1...
  • Page 108 Index-2 DriveTools SP software definition, G-2 data bits, A-1 documentation, P-2 Datalink Size parameter (only DPI drives), B-2 website, G-2 port rates, A-1 cable, 1-2, 2-3 protocol definition, G-2 compatible products, 1-4 rate definition, G-2 definition, G-3 viewing data peripheral, G-3 using Connected Components Workbench product, G-3 software, 4-9...
  • Page 109 Index-3 HyperTerminal software PCCC (Programmable Controller Communications Commands), G-3 main menu, E-3 navigating in, E-4 ping, G-3 setting up, E-1 port rate, see DF1 rate to update, E-5 power consumption, A-1 power cycling, 3-7 PowerFlex 4-Class drives, G-4 installing PowerFlex 7-Class drives, G-4 Connected Components Workbench products, see DPI product, DSI product, or software, 2-12...
  • Page 110 Index-4 software, 3-11 using DriveExecutive software, D-11 update using DriveExplorer software, C-9 definition, G-4 configuring the drive parameters preparing for using Connected Components Workbench using DriveExecutive software, D-6 software, 3-10 using DriveExplorer software, C-4 using DriveExecutive software, D-10 using HyperTerminal software, E-5 using DriveExplorer software, C-8 using Connected Components Workbench establishing communication...
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