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Allen-Bradley 1203-SSS User Manual

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  • Page 1 Smart Self-powered Serial Converter 1203-SSS (Series B) FRN 3.xxx User Manual...
  • Page 2 Reproduction of the contents of this copyrighted publication, in whole or part, without written permission of Rockwell Automation, is prohibited. Throughout this manual we use notes to make you aware of safety considerations: ATTENTION: Identifies information about practices or circumstances...
  • Page 3 SCANport™. DPI is a functional enhancement to SCANport and is used by some Allen-Bradley products, including those in the PowerFlex™ family of drives. Use the following software versions with the 1203-SSS (FRN 3.xxx) to fully utilize DPI host products such as PowerFlex Drives: Software Version DriveExplorer™...
  • Page 4 Notes:...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Conventions Used in this Manual ..... P-1 Rockwell Automation Support......P-2...
  • Page 6 Appendix B Serial Converter Parameters Parameter List ........B-1 Appendix C Flash Updates Preparing for a Flash Update .

  • Page 7: Preface

    About This Manual Read this preface to become familiar with the rest of the manual. Topic Page Related Documentation Conventions Used in this Manual P-1 Rockwell Automation Support Related Documentation For Information On: Refer to: Publication DF1 Protocol DF1 Protocol and Command Set Reference manual 1770-6.5.16...

  • Page 8: Rockwell Automation Support

    • Sales and order support. • Technical training. • Warranty support. • Support service agreements. Technical Assistance If you need to contact Rockwell Automation for technical assistance, please review the information in Chapter Troubleshooting first. If you still have questions, then contact your local Rockwell Automation...

  • Page 9: Getting Started

    Chapter Getting Started The 1203-SSS serial converter provides an electronic communications interface between a computer and any Allen-Bradley product implementing SCANport or DPI. It uses the full-duplex, RS-232 DF-1 protocol Topic Page Topic Page Components Safety Precautions Features Quick Start...

  • Page 10: Features

    Getting Started Features Features of the serial converter include the following: • Three status indicators (LEDs) report the operating status of the module. • Serial baud rates of 9600 bps, 19.2Kbps, and 38.4Kbps are supported. 9600 bps is the factory default. •...

  • Page 11: Required Equipment

    Getting Started Required Equipment Equipment Shipped with the Serial Converter When you unpack the serial converter, verify that the package includes: ❑ One Smart Self-powered Serial converter ❑ One 1203-SFC serial cable ❑ One 1202-C10 cable ❑ One DriveExplorer Lite CD ❑...

  • Page 12: 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, start-up, configuration, and subsequent maintenance of the product using a serial converter.

  • Page 13: Quick Start

    Getting Started Quick Start This section is designed to help experienced users start using the serial converter. If you are unsure how to complete a step, refer to the referenced chapter. Step Action Refer to Review the safety precautions for the serial converter. Throughout This Manual Install the serial converter.

  • Page 14: Modes Of Operation

    Getting Started Modes of Operation Figure 1.4 Status Indicators on the Serial Converter – — ˜ The serial converter reports its status using status indicators (Figure 1.4). The following table describes the state of the status indicators under normal operation: Status Indicator State Description –...

  • Page 15: Installing The Serial Converter

    Chapter Installing the Serial Converter Chapter 2 provides instructions for installing and removing the serial converter. Topic Page Selecting Cables Installing the Serial Converter Removing the Serial Converter Selecting Cables The following cables are all you should need to connect the serial converter to a product and computer.

  • Page 16: Removing The Serial Converter

    Installing the Serial Converter Installing the Serial Converter 1. Connect the serial converter to the product using the 1202-C10 cable. Figure 2.2 Connecting a 1202-C10 Cable to the Serial Converter 2. Connect the converter to the computer using the 1203-SFC cable. Figure 2.3 Connecting a 1203-SFC Cable to the Serial Converter 3.

  • Page 17: Configuring The Serial Converter

    Chapter Configuring the Serial Converter Chapter 3 provides information about configuring the serial converter. Topic Page Configuration Tools Using the PowerFlex HIM Using DriveExplorer Using Terminal Emulation Software Setting the Serial Port Rate Setting the Fault Action Resetting the Serial Converter 3-10 For a list of parameters, refer to Appendix...

  • Page 18: Using The Powerflex Him

    Diagnostics Parameter 3. Press the Up Arrow or Down Device Select Arrow to scroll to 1203-SSS. 4. Press Enter to select the serial converter. A parameter database is constructed, and then a menu Port 2 Device for the serial converter is 1203-SSS displayed.

  • Page 19: Using Driveexplorer

    Configuring the Serial Converter Using DriveExplorer With DriveExplorer software, you can edit parameters in both the serial converter and the connected product. On a PowerFlex drive (or other DPI product), you can also edit parameters in any of the attached peripherals.

  • Page 20: Using Terminal Emulation Software

    Configuring the Serial Converter Using Terminal Emulation Software This section provides detailed instructions on how to use terminal emulation software to access the serial converter so that you can view and edit serial converter parameters or view the serial converter event queue.
  • Page 21 Configuring the Serial Converter The Connection Description dialog box appears in the HyperTerminal workspace. Figure 3.3 Connection Dialog Box 4. In the Name box, type any name (for example, converter), and then select any icon in the Icon box. 5. Click OK to display the Phone Number dialog box. 6.
  • Page 22 Configuring the Serial Converter 8. Select the settings shown in Figure 3.4. Important: If you have previously set Parameter 03 - [DF1 Rate Cfg] to 19.2K or 38.4K, select that value in the Bits per second box. Figure 3.4 Properties Dialog Box 9.
  • Page 23 Configuring the Serial Converter Figure 3.5 Properties Dialog Box 14. Click OK to display the HyperTerminal workspace. TIP: Select File > Save to save the HyperTerminal configuration that you just created. In future connections, you can select the saved configuration and quickly connect to the serial converter. 15.

  • Page 24: Parameter List

    Configuring the Serial Converter To navigate in the terminal emulation software Description 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 25: Setting The Fault Action

    Configuring the Serial Converter Setting the Fault Action By default, when DF1 serial communications are disrupted (e.g., a serial cable is disconnected) and control I/O is being transmitted, the serial converter and connected product respond by faulting. You can set the following actions: Action Description...

  • Page 26: Resetting The Serial Converter

    3-10 Configuring the Serial Converter Resetting the Serial Converter After you change some parameters, you must reset the serial converter for the new setting to take effect. You can reset it by removing and then reapplying power or by using Parameter 05 - [Reset Module]. ATTENTION: Risk of injury or equipment damage exists.

  • Page 27: Troubleshooting

    Chapter Troubleshooting Chapter 4 provides information to troubleshoot the serial converter. Topic Page Understanding the Status Indicators Module Diagnostic Items Viewing and Clearing the Event Queue Viewing and Clearing DF1 Communication Statistics Troubleshooting Potential Problems Understanding the Status Indicators The serial converter reports its status using status indicators. See Figure 4.1.
  • Page 28 Link Failure. Securely connect cables. • Replace the cable. • Cycle power to the product. • Orange Contact Rockwell Automation Technical Support. RX Status Indicator Status Cause Corrective Action • Serial converter is not Verify that data is being transmitted.

  • Page 29: Module Diagnostic Items

    Troubleshooting Module Diagnostic Items The following diagnostic items can be accessed using DriveExplorer (version 2.01 or higher). No. Name Description Common Logic Current value of the Common Logic Command being transmitted to the host by this peripheral. Prod Logic Cmd Current value of the Product Specific Logic Command being transmitted to the host by this peripheral.
  • Page 30 Troubleshooting Figure 4.2 Example Event Queue in HyperTerminal Press the UP ARROW or DOWN ARROW key to scroll through the parameter list. Press the LEFT ARROW or RIGHT ARROW key to modify parameter values. Press the ENTER key to save a new value. 2R>...
  • Page 31 Troubleshooting Table 4.B DPI Mode Events Description Bad Host Flt The serial converter was connected to an incompatible product. Control Disabled The serial converter has sent a “Soft Control Disable” command to the DPI product. Control Enabled The serial converter has sent a “Soft Control Enable” command to the DPI product.

  • Page 32: Viewing And Clearing Df1 Communication Statistics

    Troubleshooting 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 in the serial converter. Parameters 06 through 15 store this data. In order to view and clear DF1 data, you must access the main menu in the serial converter firmware.

  • Page 33: Troubleshooting Potential Problems

    20-COMM-D DeviceNet adapter. 3. Access 32-bit data. • You are using either DriveExplorer Check the 1203-SSS firmware version – you v2.xx (or greater) or DriveTools 2000 must have FRN 3.xxx or greater. v1.xx (or greater) and you can not •...
  • Page 34 Troubleshooting Notes:...

  • Page 35: Specifications

    Appendix Specifications Appendix A provides the specifications for the serial converter. Topic Page Topic Page Communications Environmental Electrical Regulatory Compliance A-2 Mechanical Communications Network Protocol RS-232 Serial DF1, Full Duplex Port Rate 9600, 19.2K, or 38.4K Data Bits Parity None Stop Bits Flow Control None...

  • Page 36: Environmental

    Specifications Environmental Temperature Operating 0 to +50°C (32 to 122°F) Storage -40 to +85°C (-40 to 185°F) Relative Humidity 5 to 95% non-condensing Vibration Operating 2.5G @5Hz-2KHz Non-Operating 5 G @5Hz-2KHz Shock Operating 30 G peak acceleration, 11(+/-1)ms pulse width Non-Operating 50 G peak acceleration, 11(+/-1)ms pulse width Regulatory Compliance...

  • Page 37: Appendix B Serial Converter Parameters

    Appendix Serial Converter Parameters This chapter presents information about the parameters in the serial converter. Parameter List No. Name and Description Details [Adapter Port] Default: Port on the host product to which the serial converter is Minimum: connected. Maximum: Type: Read Only [DF1 Addr Cfg] Default:...
  • Page 38 Serial Converter Parameters No. Name and Description Details [Reset Module] Default: 0 = Ready Ready No action. Values: 0 = Ready Reset Module Resets the serial converter. 1 = Reset Module Set Defaults Restores the serial converter to its 2 = Set Defaults factory-default settings.
  • Page 39 Serial Converter Parameters No. Name and Description Details [NAK No Memory] Default: Number of NAKs sent by the serial converter because it Minimum: did not have sufficient memory to buffer the incoming Maximum: 65535 messages. The serial converter runs out of memory if a Type: Read Only command has not completed and there is no place to...
  • Page 40 Serial Converter Parameters Notes:...

  • Page 41: Flash Updates

    Preparing for a Flash Update Please take the following precautions to ensure a successful Flash: • Obtain the new firmware version from Rockwell Automation. Save it to the hard drive of the computer. Do not attempt to perform a Flash from a floppy disk or a network.

  • Page 42: Performing A Flash Update With Hyperterminal

    After you select a device by typing its number, a line appears to confirm that you selected the right device (for example, “You have chosen to update -- 2 > This 1203-SSS”) and the following text appears: Figure C.2 Flash Menu...
  • Page 43 Flash Updates 2. If the Flash can be completed safely, type Y. The letter “C” repeatedly appears. It is the Xmodem prompt and continues to appear until you send a binary file. Important: Press Ctrl + X to cancel a Flash update procedure. 3.

  • Page 44: Troubleshooting Potential Flash Problems

    Flash Updates Troubleshooting Potential Flash Problems Description Corrective Action • “Transfer Cancelled by Remote Restart HyperTerminal and repeat the Flash System” message appears and the procedure. • Flash is not completed. If you are using Windows NT 4.0, install SP3 or later.

  • Page 45: Glossary

    Glossary Application Code Code that runs in the adapter after the boot code calls it. It performs the normal operations of the system. Block Check Character. An error detection scheme where the 2’s complement of the 8-bit sum (modulo-256 arithmetic sum) of all data bytes in a transmission block.
  • Page 46 Glossary-2 DPI is a second generation peripheral communication interface used by various Allen-Bradley drives and power products. It is a functional enhancement to SCANport. DPI Peripheral A device that provides an interface between DPI and a network or user. Peripheral devices are also referred to as “adapters” and “modules.” The serial converter and PowerFlex HIM are examples of DPI peripherals.
  • Page 47 Glossary-3 HIM (Human Interface Module) A device that can be used to configure and control a PowerFlex drive. New HIMs (20-HIM-x) can be used to configure connected peripherals such as the serial converter. Hold Last When communications are disrupted (e.g., serial cable is disconnected), the converter and product can respond by holding last state.
  • Page 48 The serial converter provides an electronic communications interface between any Allen-Bradley SCANport/DPI product and a computer with an RS-232 port. This converter uses a full-duplex RS-232 DF1 protocol. The serial converter may also be referred to as “1203-SSS converter,” “converter,” “DPI peripheral,” or “SCANport peripheral.” Status Indicators Status indicators are LEDs that are used to report the status of a device.
  • Page 49 Glossary-5 Notes:...
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  • Page 54 Glossary-10 Notes:...

  • Page 55: Index

    Index Numerics 1203-SSS converter, see serial data bits, A-1 converter Datalink Size parameter, B-3 definition, G-1 viewing data, 4-6 accessing parameters, 3-1 DF1 Addr Actual parameter, B-3 Adapter Port parameter, B-1 DF1 Addr Cfg parameter, B-1 adapter, see serial converter...
  • Page 56 Index-2 hold last definition, G-3 EEPROM, refer to Non-Volatile setting, 3-9 Storage (NVS) HPC, 2-1 ENQs Received parameter, B-2 HyperTerminal ENQs Sent parameter, B-2 navigating in, 3-8 equipment setting up, 3-4 required, 1-3 updating firmware with, C-4 supplied, 1-3 error detection, A-1 event queue clearing events, 4-5 installing a serial converter, 2-2...
  • Page 57 Index-3 serial converter accessing, 3-1 parameters components, 1-1 accessing, 3-1 definition, G-4 list of, B-1–B-3 event queue, 4-3 manual conventions, P-1 features, 1-2 parity, A-1 illustration, 1-1 PCCC, G-3 installing, 2-2 ping, G-3 parameters, B-1–B-3 removing, 2-2 power consumption, A-1 resetting, 3-10 power cycle, 3-10 serial port rate, refer to DF1 rate...
  • Page 58 Index-4 Xmodem definition, G-4 using to flash firmware, C-1 zero data definition, G-4 setting, 3-9...
  • Page 59 1336 FORCE, 1336 IMPACT, Allen-Bradley, DPI, DriveExplorer, DriveTools 2000, DriveTools32, PowerFlex, SCANport, and SMC Dialog Plus are trademarks of Rockwell Automation. DeviceNet is a trademark of the Open DeviceNet Vendor Association. ControlNet is a trademark of ControlNet International Ltd. Windows, Windows CE, Windows NT, and Microsoft are either...
  • Page 60 Publication 20COMM-UM001A-EN-P – October, 2000 P/N 194884 (01) Copyright 2000 Rockwell International Corporation. All rights reserved. Printed in USA.

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