Preface; Who Should Use This Manual; Conventions; Rs1 Compatibility - Allen-Bradley 160-RS1 User Manual

Who Should Use This Manual?

Conventions

RS1 Compatibility

Using This Manual
The purpose of this manual is to provide you with the necessary
information to apply the Bulletin 160-RS1 Communication Module.
Described in this manual are methods for installing, configuring, and
troubleshooting the RS1 Communication Module.
For information on specific drive features, refer to the Bulletin 160
User Manual.
Important: Read this manual in its entirety before installing, operating,
servicing, or initializing the RS1 Module.
This manual is intended for qualified personnel. To make efficient use
of the Communication Module, you must be able to program and
operate serial communications devices, as well as have an
understanding of the parameter settings and functions of the 160
Drive.
In this manual we refer to the:
• 160 RS1 Communication Module as Communication Module,
RS1 Module or Module.
• 160 SSC Adjustable Frequency AC Drive as the 160 Drive or
drive.
In addition, parameter numbers and names (both 160 Drive and RS1
Module) are shown in bold typeface and follow the format PXX - [*]
where P denotes parameter, XX denotes the two digit parameter
number, and * represents the parameter name.
For example, P01 - [Output Frequency].
The RS1 Module is compatible with all series of 160 Drives. When
properly connected, the module communicates via RS-232 using the
Allen-Bradley DF1 protocol.

Preface