Smart Self-powered Serial Converter 1203-SSS (Series B) FRN 3.
Important User Information Because of the variety of uses for the products described in this publication, those responsible for the application and use of this control equipment must satisfy themselves that all necessary steps have been taken to assure that each application and use meets all performance and safety requirements, including any applicable laws, regulations, codes and standards.
Summary of Changes The information below summarizes the changes to the serial converter and documentation since its last release. Serial Converter Changes The 1203-SSS Smart Self-powered Serial Converter (FRN 3.xxx) can now be used with products implementing DPI™ in addition to products implementing SCANport™. DPI is a functional enhancement to SCANport and is used by some Allen-Bradley products, including those in the PowerFlex™ family of drives.
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Table of Contents Preface About This Manual Related Documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P-1 Conventions Used in this Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P-1 Rockwell Automation Support. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P-2 Chapter 1 Getting Started Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ii Appendix B Serial Converter Parameters Parameter List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-1 Appendix C Flash Updates Preparing for a Flash Update . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-1 Performing a Flash Update with HyperTerminal . . . . . . . . . . C-2 Troubleshooting Potential Flash Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Preface About This Manual Read this preface to become familiar with the rest of the manual. Topic Related Documentation Conventions Used in this Manual Rockwell Automation Support Page P-1 P-1 P-2 Related Documentation For Information On: DF1 Protocol DriveTools 2000 DriveTools32 DriveExplorer Refer to: DF1 Protocol and Command Set Reference manual DriveTools 2000 Online Help DriveTools32 Getting Started Manual DriveExplorer Getting Results Manual Publication 1770-6.5.16 – 9303-5.23 9306-5.
P-2 About This Manual Rockwell Automation Support Rockwell Automation offers support services worldwide, with over 75 sales/support offices, over 500 authorized distributors, and over 250 authorized systems integrators located through the United States alone. In addition, Rockwell Automation representatives are in every major country in the world. Local Support Contact your local Rockwell Automation representative for: • Sales and order support. • Technical training. • Warranty support.
Chapter 1 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 Components Features Compatible Products Required Equipment Page 1-1 1-2 1-2 1-3 Topic Safety Precautions Quick Start Modes of Operation Page 1-4 1-5 1-6 Components Figure 1.
1-2 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. The serial converter can connect to products implementing SCANport such as 1336 PLUS II drives, or products implementing DPI such as PowerFlex drives.
Getting Started 1-3 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 This manual User-Supplied Equipment To configure the serial converter, you must use one of the following: ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ DriveExplorer software DPI products require DriveExplorer version 2.01 or greater.
1-4 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. Failure to comply may result in injury and/or equipment damage. ATTENTION: Risk of injury or equipment damage exists.
Getting Started 1-5 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 1 Review the safety precautions for the serial converter. Refer to Throughout This Manual Install the serial converter. Chapter 2, Connect a 1202-C10 cable to the serial converter and a Installing the compatible product.
1-6 Getting Started Modes of Operation Figure 1.4 Status Indicators on the Serial Converter ➊ ➋ ➌ AB 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: # ➊ Status Indicator State Description Diamond Flashing Green Serial converter is connected to a product implementing SCANport or DPI. Solid Green Serial converter is or was receiving I/O.
Chapter 2 Installing the Serial Converter Chapter 2 provides instructions for installing and removing the serial converter. Topic Selecting Cables Installing the Serial Converter Removing the Serial Converter Page 2-1 2-2 2-2 Selecting Cables The following cables are all you should need to connect the serial converter to a product and computer. Figure 2.1 Cables ➊ ➋ ➌ Number Description ➊ SCANport/DPI cable to connect the serial converter to a drive.
2-2 Installing the Serial Converter Installing the Serial Converter 1. Connect the serial converter to the product using the 1202-C10 cable. RX TX Figure 2.2 Connecting a 1202-C10 Cable to the Serial Converter 2. Connect the converter to the computer using the 1203-SFC cable. RX TX Figure 2.3 Connecting a 1203-SFC Cable to the Serial Converter 3. Verify that power is applied to the product.
Chapter 3 Configuring the Serial Converter Chapter 3 provides information about configuring the serial converter. Topic 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 Page 3-1 3-2 3-3 3-4 3-8 3-9 3-10 For a list of parameters, refer to Appendix B, Serial Converter Parameters. For definitions of terms in this chapter, refer to the Glossary.
3-2 Configuring the Serial Converter Using the PowerFlex HIM If you connect to a PowerFlex drive and it has either an LED or LCD HIM (Human Interface Module), you can use the HIM to access and edit parameters in the serial converter as shown below. It is recommended that you read through the steps for your HIM before performing the sequence. For additional HIM information, refer to your PowerFlex Drive User Manual or the HIM Quick Reference card. LED HIM Quick Start Step Key(s) 1.
Configuring the Serial Converter 3-3 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. DriveExplorer Lite is shipped with the serial converter. It is a free, limited-feature version of DriveExplorer. DriveExplorer Lite Quick Start This section is designed to help users start using DriveExplorer Lite.
3-4 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. A variety of terminal emulation programs can be used to establish a serial connection between a computer and the serial converter.
Configuring the Serial Converter 3-5 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. In the Connect Using box, select the communications port that you intend to use (usually COM1 or COM2). 7. Click OK to display the Properties dialog box.
3-6 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. Click OK. A blank HyperTerminal workspace appears. 10. Select File > Properties to display the Properties dialog box. 11. Click the Settings tab. See Figure 3.5. 12. Under Function, arrow, and ctrl keys act as, select Terminal keys. 13.
Configuring the Serial Converter 3-7 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. Press the Enter key until the main menu appears. Figure 3.
3-8 Configuring the Serial Converter To navigate in the terminal emulation software Key 0 ... 9 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. Esc OR OR Enter Scroll through parameters or events. Scroll through the values for a parameter. Save a value for a parameter.
Configuring the Serial Converter 3-9 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 Fault Stop Zero data Hold last ! Description The product will fault. The product will stop and not fault (DPI host products only). The product is sent 0 for output data after a communications disruption.
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. If the serial converter is transmitting control I/O to the product (indicated by a solid green diamond LED), the product may fault when you remove or reset the serial converter.
Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Chapter 4 provides information to troubleshoot the serial converter. Topic Understanding the Status Indicators Module Diagnostic Items Viewing and Clearing the Event Queue Viewing and Clearing DF1 Communication Statistics Troubleshooting Potential Problems Page 4-1 4-3 4-3 4-6 4-7 Understanding the Status Indicators The serial converter reports its status using status indicators. See Figure 4.1. Figure 4.
4-2 Troubleshooting Diamond Status Indicator ! ATTENTION: Risk of injury or equipment damage exists. If the serial converter is transmitting control I/O to the product (indicated by a solid green diamond LED), the product may fault when you remove or reset the serial converter. Determine how your product will respond before removing or resetting a serial converter. Status Off Cause Serial converter is not powered or in Flash programming mode.
Troubleshooting 4-3 Module Diagnostic Items The following diagnostic items can be accessed using DriveExplorer (version 2.01 or higher). No. Name 1 Common Logic Cmd 2 Prod Logic Cmd 3 Reference 4 5 Common Logic Sts Prod Logic Sts 6 Feedback 7 8 9 10 11 12 DPI Rx Err Cntr DPI Rx Err Max DPI Tx Err Cntr DPI Tx Err Max Field Flash Cntr CPU Description Current value of the Common Logic Command being transmitted to the host by this peripheral.
4-4 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> Event Queue 1 = Pin ID Change Events Many events in the Event queue occur under normal operation. If you encounter unexpected communications problems, the events may help you or Allen-Bradley personnel troubleshoot the problem.
Troubleshooting 4-5 Table 4.B DPI Mode Events Bad Host Flt Control Disabled Control Enabled DPI Bus Off Flt DPI Fault Clear DPI Fault Msg Dup. Port Flt EEPROM Sum Flt Host Sent Reset Message Timeout No Event Normal Startup Online @ 125kbps Online @ 500kbps PCCC I/O Time Flt Ping in Message Ping Time Flt Port Change Flt Port ID Flt Type 0 Login Type 0 Time Flt Use I/O Sent Description The serial converter was connected to an incompatible product.
4-6 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. Refer to Configuration Tools in Chapter 3. To view DF1 data 1.
Troubleshooting 4-7 Troubleshooting Potential Problems Description You are unable to establish a connection between your computer and the serial converter. Action • If the status indicators are off, connect the cables and apply power to the product. • Configure your software and serial converter to use the same serial port rate (baud rate). After changing the serial port rate, Reset the serial port rate in the software.
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Appendix A Specifications Appendix A provides the specifications for the serial converter. Topic Communications Electrical Mechanical Page A-1 A-1 A-1 Topic Page Environmental A-2 Regulatory Compliance A-2 Communications Network Protocol Port Rate Data Bits Parity Stop Bits Flow Control Error Product Protocol Data Rates RS-232 Serial DF1, Full Duplex 9600, 19.2K, or 38.
A-2 Specifications Environmental Temperature Operating Storage Relative Humidity Vibration Operating Non-Operating Shock Operating Non-Operating 0 to +50°C (32 to 122°F) -40 to +85°C (-40 to 185°F) 5 to 95% non-condensing 2.
Appendix B Serial Converter Parameters This chapter presents information about the parameters in the serial converter. Parameter List No. Name and Description 01 [Adapter Port] Port on the host product to which the serial converter is connected. 02 03 04 Details Default: Minimum: Maximum: Type: Default: Minimum: Maximum: Type: Reset Required: Default: Values: 0 0 7 Read Only [DF1 Addr Cfg] 1 DF1 node address for the serial converter. This is a 0 decimal value.
B-2 Serial Converter Parameters No. Name and Description 05 [Reset Module] Ready No action. Reset Module Resets the serial converter. Set Defaults Restores the serial converter to its factory-default settings. This parameter is a command. It will be set to “Ready” after a “Reset Module” command or “Set Defaults” command has been performed.
Serial Converter Parameters No. Name and Description 14 [NAK No Memory](1) Number of NAKs sent by the serial converter because it did not have sufficient memory to buffer the incoming messages. The serial converter runs out of memory if a command has not completed and there is no place to save the new commands. 15 [Duplicate Msgs](1) Number of duplicate messages sent by the serial converter.
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Appendix C Flash Updates Appendix C provides information on updating DPI host or peripheral product firmware. Topic Preparing for a Flash Update Performing a Flash Update with HyperTerminal Troubleshooting Potential Flash Problems Page C-1 C-2 C-4 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.
C-2 Flash Updates Performing a Flash Update with HyperTerminal 1. In the main menu (Figure 3.6), press 3 to Update Flash program. If the serial converter is connected to a product implementing SCANport, you can only update the firmware in the serial converter. The screen in Figure C.2 will immediately appear. If the serial converter is connected to a product implementing DPI, a menu appears for you to select the device that you want to update. Figure C.1 Example DPI Flash Menu Flash Upgrade.
Flash Updates C-3 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. Select Transfer > Send File to display the send file dialog box. 4. Click Browse and navigate to the Flash file. 5. Double-click the file. Its name appears in the Filename box. 6. In the Protocol box, select Xmodem. Figure 4.6 Example Send File Dialog Box 7.
C-4 Flash Updates Troubleshooting Potential Flash Problems Description “Transfer Cancelled by Remote System” message appears and the Flash is not completed. Corrective Action • Restart HyperTerminal and repeat the Flash procedure. • 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. • Download a HyperTerminal Private Edition update from the Hilgraeve web site: http://www.hilgraeve.com.
Glossary A Application Code Code that runs in the adapter after the boot code calls it. It performs the normal operations of the system. B BCC 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. It provides a means of checking the accuracy of each message transmission. Boot Code Code that runs when the adapter first receives power. It checks basic operations and then calls the application code.
Glossary-2 DPI 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.
Glossary-3 H 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. Hold last state results in the product receiving the last data received via the DF1 connection before the disruption.
Glossary-4 SCANport Product A device that uses the SCANport communications interface to communicate with one or more peripheral devices. For example, a motor drive such as a 1336 PLUS II is a SCANport product. In this manual, a SCANport product is also referred to as “product.” Serial Converter 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.
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Index Numerics 1203-SSS converter, see serial converter A accessing parameters, 3-1 Adapter Port parameter, B-1 adapter, see serial converter application code, G-1 attentions, 1-4 D data bits, A-1 Datalink Size parameter, B-3 DF1 definition, G-1 viewing data, 4-6 DF1 Addr Actual parameter, B-3 DF1 Addr Cfg parameter, B-1 DF1 Packets Rcvd parameter, B-2 DF1 Packets Sent parameter, B-2 baud rate, refer to DF1 rate DF1 rate definition, G-1 setting, 3-8 specification, A-1 BCC, A-1, G-1 DF1 Rate Actual par
Index-2 E EEPROM, refer to Non-Volatile Storage (NVS) hold last definition, G-3 setting, 3-9 ENQs Received parameter, B-2 HPC, 2-1 ENQs Sent parameter, B-2 HyperTerminal navigating in, 3-8 setting up, 3-4 updating firmware with, C-4 equipment required, 1-3 supplied, 1-3 error detection, A-1 event queue clearing events, 4-5 list of events, 4-4 viewing events, 4-3 events clearing, 4-3 viewing, 4-3 F I installing a serial converter, 2-2 Interface Select parameter, B-3 K keys, 3-8 L fault action, 3-
Index-3 P parameters accessing, 3-1 list of, B-1–B-3 manual conventions, P-1 parity, A-1 PCCC, G-3 ping, G-3 power consumption, A-1 power cycle, 3-10 serial converter accessing, 3-1 components, 1-1 definition, G-4 event queue, 4-3 features, 1-2 illustration, 1-1 installing, 2-2 parameters, B-1–B-3 removing, 2-2 resetting, 3-10 products, see SCANport or DPI products serial port rate, refer to DF1 rate protocol, A-1 specifications, A-1 Q quick start, 1-5 Soft Logout, 1-6, 4-2 status indicators definit
Index-4 X Xmodem definition, G-4 using to flash firmware, C-1 Z zero data definition, G-4 setting, 3-9
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