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  • Page 1 USB Converter 1203-USB Instruction Manual D2-3559...
  • Page 2 ATTENTION: Identifies information about practices or circumstances that can lead to personal injury or death, property damage, or economic loss. Attentions help you identify a hazard, avoid a hazard, and recognize the consequences. GV6000, SP600, MD65, and Reliance Electric are trademarks of Rockwell Automation. ©2006 Rockwell International Corporation...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    ONTENTS Chapter 1 Introduction Related Documentation ................... 1-1 Manual Conventions ..................1-1 Getting Assistance from Reliance Electric............1-1 Chapter 2 About the USB Converter Components ....................2-1 Features ......................2-2 Compatible Products ..................2-3 Required Equipment ..................2-3 Safety Precautions ..................2-4 Quick Start .......................
  • Page 4 Appendix A ..........................A-1 Appendix B ..........................B-1 Appendix C ..........................C-1 Appendix D ..........................D-1 Glossary USB Converter User Manual...

  • Page 5: Introduction

    1.3 Getting Assistance from Reliance Electric If you have any questions or problems with the products described in this instruction manual, contact your local Reliance Electric sales office. For technical assistance, you can contact Standard Drives Technical Support by e-mail at standarddrives@powersystems.rockwell.com or by phone at 1-864-284-5444.
  • Page 6 USB Converter User Manual...

  • Page 7: About The Usb Converter

    HAPTER About the USB Converter The 1203-USB converter provides a communication interface between a computer and any Reliance Electric product implementing DPI (SP600, LiquiFlo 2.0, and GV6000) or MDI (MD60 and MD65). The converter uses the full-duplex, RS-232 DF1 protocol.

  • Page 8: Features

    The converter receives power from the host (connected) drive. An outside power source is not needed. • A number of configuration tools can be used to configure the 1203-USB converter and connected drive: •OIMs (DPI and MDI drives) •V*S Utilities (version 4.06 or higher) •Terminal emulation software...

  • Page 9: Compatible Products

    2.3 Compatible Products The 1203-USB converter can be used with Reliance Electric products that support DPI or MDI. At the time of publication, compatible products include: DPI Products • SP600 • GV6000 • LiquiFlo 2.0 MDI Products • MD60 •...

  • Page 10: Safety Precautions

    Determine how your drive will respond before removing or resetting a connected converter. 2.6 Quick Start This section is provided to help experienced users quickly start using the 1203-USB converter. If you are unsure how to complete a step, refer to the referenced chapter. Table 2.2 – Quick Start Steps...
  • Page 11 Pocket PC, Laptop or Desktop DPI Drive Computer 1203-USB Converter USB Cable 20-OIM-H10 Cable Figure 2.2 – Connecting the Converter to a DPI Drive and Computer Pocket PC, Laptop or Desktop MDI Drive Computer 1203-USB Converter USB Cable 20-OIM-H10 Cable Figure 2.3 –...

  • Page 12: Modes Of Operation

    2.7 Modes of Operation The converter reports its status using the status indicators (Figure 2.4). ➊ ➋ ➌ Figure 2.4 – Status Indicators on the Converter The following table describes the state of the status indicators under normal operation: Table 2.3 – Status Indicator Descriptions Status Normal Item...

  • Page 13: Installing The Converter

    Removing the Inverter 3.1 Selecting Cables Only two of the three supplied cables are required to install the 1203-USB converter. Always use the USB cable to connect the converter to the computer. Of the two remaining cables, use the 20-OIM-H10 cable to connect the converter to a DPI drive, or the 22-OIM-H10 cable to connect the converter to a MDI drive.

  • Page 14: Installing The Converter

    Table 3.1 – Cable Descriptions (DPI) Item Description Catalog Number ➊ DPI cable to connect the converter to a 20-OIM-HIO DPI drive. ➋ USB cable to connect the converter to the computer. ➊ ➋ Figure 3.2 – Cables for Connecting to a MDI Drive and Computer Table 3.2 –...

  • Page 15: Installing The Usb Drivers

    3-3. 3.3 Installing the USB Drivers Drivers for the 1203-USB converter and USB serial port are provided on the V*S Utilities CD supplied with the converter. These drivers must be installed on your computer to enable the computer to recognize the 1203-USB when using V*S Utilities or Windows XP HyperTerminal.
  • Page 16 CD. 3. Keep the V*S Utilities CD inserted in the computer. On the V*S Utilites Setup screen, click Close. 4. After the 1203-USB driver has been successfully installed, a confirmation screen (Figure 3.6) appears. Click Finish.
  • Page 17 Figure 3.6 – Completing the Found New Hardware Hardware Wizard Screen 5. After approximately 20 seconds, the USB Serial Port “Found New Hardware Wizard” screen (Figure 3.7) should appear. Figure 3.7 – USB Serial Port Found New Hardware Wizard Screen 6.

  • Page 18: Installing V*S Utilities

    7. After the USB Serial Port driver has been successfully installed, a confirmation screen (Figure 3.8) appears. Click Finish. Figure 3.8 – USB Serial Port Completing the Found New Hardware Wizard Screen 3.4 Installing V*S Utilities If you intend to use V*S Utilities as your configuration tool, you can install it while the V*S Utilities CD is still inserted in your computer.

  • Page 19: Configuring The Converter

    Resetting the Converter 4.1 Configuration Tools The 1203-USB converter stores parameters and other information in its own Non-Volatile Storage (NVS) memory. You must, therefore, access the converter to view and edit its parameters. The following tools can be used to access the converter parameters: Table 4.1 –...

  • Page 20: Using The Dpi Class Oim

    If you are connected to a DPI drive and it has an LED or LCD OIM (Operator Interface Module), you can use the OIM to access and edit parameters in the 1203-USB converter (see basic steps shown below). It is recommended that you read through the steps for your OIM before performing the sequence.
  • Page 21 Parameter Device Select 4. Press Enter to select the converter. A parameter database is constructed, and then a menu for the 1203-USB converter is displayed. 5. Edit the parameters using the same techniques that you use to edit drive parameters.

  • Page 22: Using The Mdi Class Oim

    Using V*S Utilities software (version 4.06 or higher), you can edit parameters in both the 1203-USB converter and the connected drive. With DPI and MDI drives, you can also edit parameters in any of their attached peripherals V*S Utilities is shipped with the 1203-USB Converter.

  • Page 23: S Utilities Quick Start

    This section is designed to help you start using V*S Utilities. 1. Obtain and note the COM port that was assigned during installation of the 1203-USB driver. To do this: a. Open the Windows Control Panel and double-click on System.

  • Page 24: Using Terminal Emulation Software

    5. In the left pane, click the Parameter List for the 1203-USB converter or connected drive to display its parameters in the right pane. Double-click a parameter to edit it. 4.6 Using Terminal Emulation Software 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 25 8. Click OK. A blank HyperTerminal workspace appears. Important: 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 1203-USB converter. Configuring the Converter...

  • Page 26: Resetting The Converter

    Enter 4.7 Resetting the Converter Changes to settings of some 1203-USB converter parameters require that you reset the converter before the new settings take effect. You can reset the converter by cycling power to the drive or by using Reset Module (02).
  • Page 27 When you select Reset Module, the converter will be immediately reset. When you select Set Defaults, the converter will set all converter parameters to their factory-default values. After performing a Set Defaults, select Reset Module so that the new values take effect. The value of this parameter will be restored to Ready after the converter is reset.
  • Page 28 4-10 USB Converter User Manual...

  • Page 29: Troubleshooting

    HAPTER Troubleshooting Chapter 5 provides information for troubleshooting potential problems with the 1203-USB converter. Topic Page Understanding the Status Indicators Converter Diagnostic Items Viewing and Clearing the Event Queue Viewing and Clearing DFI Communication Statistics Troubleshooting Potential Problems 5.1 Understanding the Status Indicators...
  • Page 30 ATTENTION: Risk of injury or equipment damage exists. If the converter is transmitting control I/O to the drive (indicated by a solid green diamond LED), the drive may fault when you remove or resetthe converter. Determine how your drive will respond before removing or resetting a converter.
  • Page 31 Table 5.3 – RX Status Indicator Status Cause Corrective Action Converter is not receiving • Verify that data is being data. transmitted by the PC. • Securely connect cables. • Apply power to the drive. • Configure the computer software to use the same port rate as the converter.

  • Page 32: Converter Diagnostic Items

    5.2 Converter Diagnostic Items Converter diagnostic items can be viewed using V*S Utilities (version 4.06 or higher). If you encounter unexpected communication problems, diagnostic items can help you or Reliance Electric personnel troubleshoot the problem. Table 5.5 – For DPI Drives Name...

  • Page 33: Viewing And Clearing The Event Queue

    Table 5.6 – For MDI Drives Name Description Field Flash Cnt Number of times the module has been Field Flashed. Adapter Events Number of events in the event queue. Reference Present value of the Reference being transmitted to the drive by the converter. Logic Cmd Present value of the Logic Command being transmitted to the drive by the converter.
  • Page 34 5.3.2 Events Many events in the Event queue occur under normal operation. If you encounter unexpected communications problems, the events may help you or Reliance Electric personnel troubleshoot the problem. The following events may appear in the event queue: Table 5.7 – For DPI Drives...
  • Page 35 Table 5.7 – For DPI Drives Events Description Type 0 Time Flt The converter has not received a type 0 status message within the specified time. Use I/O Sent The converter has begun sending drive-specific control information. Press the UP ARROW or DOWN ARROW key to scroll through the parameter list.

  • Page 36: 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. 5.4.1 To view DF1 data 1.

  • Page 37: Troubleshooting Potential Problems

    5.5 Troubleshooting Potential Problems Table 5.9 – Troubleshooting Potential Problems Description Action You are unable to establish a • If the converter status indicators are off, connection between the computer connect the cables and apply power to and converter. the drive. •...
  • Page 38 Table 5.9 – Troubleshooting Potential Problems Description Action You are connected to a DMDI drive, Power cycle the drive to which the converter converter Adapter Cfg (04) is set to is connected. Then do one of the following: “4” (RTU Passthru), and the •...

  • Page 39: Specifications

    PPENDIX Specifications Appendix A presents 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...
  • Page 40 Mechanical Dimensions Height 103.5 mm (4.08 inches) Width 73.4 mm (2.89 inches) Depth 23.6 mm (0.93 inches) Weight 70.88 g (2.5 oz.) 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 Atmosphere Important: The converter...
  • Page 41 Agency Certification UL508C CAN / CSA C22.2 No. 14-M91 EN50178 and EN61800-3 CTick AS / NZS 2064, Group 1, Class A Important: For this product to be CE and CTick compliant, the shield of the drive cable must be terminated as described on page A-2.
  • Page 42 USB Converter User Manual...
  • Page 43 PPENDIX Converter Parameters Appendix B provides information about the 1203-USB converter parameters. Topic Page Parameter List for DPI Drives Parameter List for MDI Drives Parameter List for DPI Drives Name and Description Details DPI Port Default: 0 Displays the port on the host drive to which the converter is connected.
  • Page 44 Name and Description Details Clear DF1 Counts Default: 0 = Ready No action if set to “Ready.” Resets the Values: 0 = Ready DF1 statistical parameter DF1 Packets 1 = Clear Counts Sent (04) and DF1 Packets Rcvd (05) to 0 if set to “Clear Counts.”...
  • Page 45 Parameter List for MDI Drives Name and Description Details Adapter Cfg Default: 0 = Auto Sets the operation of the converter on Values: 0 = Auto MDI. Leave at “Auto” (setting) when used 1 = Master with software tools. 2 = Slave 3 = RTU Master Important: Adapter Cfg (01) must be set 4 = RTU Passthru...
  • Page 46 Name and Description Details [DF1 Packets Rcvd Default: Displays the number of DF1 packets Minimum: 0 received by the converter. The value of this parameter is normally approximately Maximum: 65535 equal to the value of DF1 Packets Sent (04). Type: Read Only RTU DSI Addr Cfg Default:...
  • Page 47 PPENDIX Flash Updates Appendix C provides information on flash updating host or peripheral product firmware. Topic Page Preparing for Flash Update Performing a Flash Update with V*S Utilities Performing a Flash Update with HyperTerminal Troubleshooting HyperTerminal Flash Preparing for a Flash Update Please take the following precautions to ensure a successful flash update: •...
  • Page 48 This flash update procedure uses a PowerFlex 70 Enhanced Control drive as the example device being flashed. When flashing other devices, screens associated with that device will be different than those shown. 1. Visit the following Reliance Electric web site to obtain the appropriate firmware update for the device: http://www.ab.com/support/abdrives/webupdate/ At this web site, click on the device to access all of its firmware updates.
  • Page 49 (Figure C.2), uncheck both boxes and click Finish. Figure C.2 – ControlFLASH Setup Complete Screen 3. Establish communications between the drive connected to the 1203-USB converter and the computer. For this procedure, please see “Using V*S Utilities” on page 4-4.
  • Page 50 5. Select Explore > Device Properties… to display the device’s information screen. Then click the Details tab to show a screen (Figure C.4) with the device’s firmware revision information. Figure C.4 – Details Tab Screen 6. In the Details tab screen, click the Flash Update… button to open the Select Flash Update screen (Figure C.5).
  • Page 51 7. In the Available Flash Updates window on this screen, select the appropriate firmware version from the list (for this example, 2.003.19 App). Then click Next> to continue. The Confirm Flash Update warning screen (Figure C.6) appears. Figure C.6 – Confirm Flash Update Warning Screen 8.
  • Page 52 9. When the flash update is completed, the message window in the Executing Flash Update screen changes to indicate that flash update was completed (Figure C.8). Figure C.8 – Executing Flash Update Completed Screen Click Close to exit the Flash Update Completed screen. The Device Firmware Changed dialog box (Figure C.10) will appear.
  • Page 53 Flash Upgrade. Enter Number for Selection. 0 > PowerFlex 70 EC 1 > LCD Module 2 > This 1203-USB 5 > 20-COMM-D Figure C.10 – Example DPI Flash Menu 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 -- 0 >...
  • Page 54 6. In the Protocol box, select “Xmodem.” Figure C.12 – Example Send File Screen 7. Click Send. A dialog box appears and reports the progress of the download. When it is complete, the message “Operation Complete” appears. Important: Keep the device powered for 15 seconds after the operation has completed.
  • Page 55 Troubleshooting HyperTerminal Flash Problems Description Corrective Action The “Transfer Cancelled by Remote • Restart HyperTerminal and repeat System” message appears and the flash the flash procedure. is not completed. • If you are using Windows NT 4.0, install SP3 or later. Windows NT service packs are available from the Microsoft web site: http://www.microsoft.com.
  • Page 56 C-10 USB Converter User Manual...
  • Page 57 Configuring the Drive Parameters When setting drive parameters for the following functions to enable operation on an RTU Master network, use each drive’s integral OIM or use the 1203-USB converter and V*S Utilities. When using the converter, electrically connect the converter to the computer and the first drive, establish communication with the drive, and use a drive software tool to set its parameters.
  • Page 58 Setting Drive Addresses 1. For Drive 1 connected to the 1203-USB converter, set drive parameter Comm Node Addr (104) to match the converter node address (default = 1) set with drive parameter RTU DSI Addr Cfg (06). Important: When setting the 1203-USB converter node address, do not use a value higher than “77”...
  • Page 59 For your convenience, use the blank list below to note the settings for each drive to be networked. Network Comm Fault Setting for Drive Address Setting for Drive Drive Parameter Comm Number Parameter Drive Addr Cfg (104) Loss Action (105) Using RTU Master Mode...

  • Page 60: Configuring The Converter For Rtu Master Mode

    1203-USB converter using an AK-U0-RJ45-SC1 splitter cable. Connect its male end into Port 2 on the bottom of the drive. The 1203-USB converter must be connected to the Master port (identified by the letter “M” at the port) of the splitter cable.
  • Page 61 Drive 1 (PowerFlex 4/40/400) Up to 32 PowerFlex 4/40/400 Laptop or Desktop Computer Drives on RTU Master Network Drive 2 Drive 32 AK-U0-RJ45-SC1 Splitter Cable 1203-USB Converter Master Port Slave Port RS-485 . . . AK-U0-RJ45-TB2P AK-U0-RJ45-TB2P Connector with AK-U0-RJ45-TB2P...

  • Page 62: Accessing Drives On The Rtu Master Network

    Figure D.4 – AK-U0-RJ45-TB2P Connector Wiring Diagram Accessing Drives on the RTU Master Network Using one of the Reliance Electric drive software tools enables you to monitor, configure, and control any of the drives on the RTU Master network. You can also monitor and configure the 1203-USB converter.
  • Page 63 Re-establish communications between the drives on the RTU Master network and the computer (via the 1203-USB converter). 1. Apply power to all of the drives on the RTU Master network. 2. In the V*S Utilities application window (Figure D.5), select Explore > Connect >...
  • Page 64 D.8). Important: 1203-USB converter representation appears for each drive in the menu tree even though there is only one 1203-USB converter on the network. To access the 1203-USB converter parameters, click any 1203-USB Parameter List shown in the menu tree.

  • Page 65: Using Rtu Master Mode

    Using RTU Master Mode...
  • Page 66 D-10 USB Converter User Manual...
  • Page 67 Converter The 1203-USB converter provides an electronic communications interface between any Reliance Electric product implementing DPI and MDIand a computer with a USB port. This converter uses a full-duplex RS-232 DF1 protocol. The converter may also be referred to as “1203-USB” or “peripheral.”...
  • Page 68 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 1203-USB converter, 20-COMM-x network communication adapters, and OIMs (20-OIM-xxx) are examples of DPI peripherals.
  • Page 69 V*S Utilities Software V*S Utilites software is a tool for monitoring and configuring Reliance Electric products and adapters. It can be run on computers running various Microsoft Windows operating systems. V*S Utilities (version 4.06 or higher) can be used to configure the 1203-USB converter and connected drive.
  • Page 70 Glossary-4 USB Converter User Manual...
  • Page 71 NDEX converter accessing, 4-1 accessing parameters configuring for RTU Master mode using DPI Class OIM, 4-2 using V*S Utilities, D-4 using terminal emulation software, 4-6 connecting cables, 3-2 Adapter Cfg parameter (only DSI drives), B-3 definition, Glossary-1 Adapter Type parameter (only DSI drives), B-4 dimensions, A-2 adapter, see converter installing, 3-2...
  • Page 72 DriveTools SP definition, Glossary-2 web site, Glossary-2 definition, Glossary-2 peripheral, Glossary-2 definition, Glossary-2 product, Glossary-2 MDI drives, Glossary-2 mechanical specifications, A-2 EEPROM, see NVS (Non-Volatile Storage) equipment required, 2-3 NVS (Non-Volatile Storage) supplied, 2-3 definition, Glossary-3 error detection, A-1 parameters in, 4-1 event queue clearing events, 5-8 list of events, 5-6...
  • Page 73 RTU Master mode Using, 4-2 accessing drives on RTU network Using the MDI Class OIM, 4-4 using DriveExplorer (full version only), D-6 configuring the converter for using DriveExplorer, D-4 RX Status Indicator, 5-3 V*S Utilities Quick Start, 4-5 V*S Utilities software definition, Glossary-3 status indicators definition, Glossary-3...
  • Page 74 Index-4 USB Converter User Manual...
  • Page 76 U.S. Drives Technical Support Tel: (1) 262.512.8176, Fax: (1) 262.512.2222, Email: support@drives.ra.rockwell.com, Online: www.ab.com/support/abdrives Trademarks not belonging to Rockwell Automation are property of their respective companies. Publication D2-3559- May 2006 Copyright © 2006 Rockwell Automation, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Printed in USA.

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