PowerFlex 1203-USB Converter Firmware Revision 1.
Important User Information Solid state equipment has operational characteristics differing from those of electromechanical equipment. Safety Guidelines for the Application, Installation and Maintenance of Solid State Controls (Publication SGI-1.1 available from your local Rockwell Automation sales office or online at http:// www.rockwellautomation.com/literature) describes some important differences between solid state equipment and hard-wired electromechanical devices.
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. 1-2 In the ‘Compatible Products’ section, added Kinetix 3 drives to the DSI Products subsection.
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Table of Contents Preface About This Manual Conventions Used in This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rockwell Automation Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Local Product Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Technical Product Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ii Table of Contents Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Understanding the Status Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1 Diamond Status Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2 RX Status Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2 TX Status Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table of Contents Appendix D iii Use with DriveExecutive Software Installing DriveExecutive Software. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-1 Configuring the Converter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-2 Resetting the Converter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-6 Preparing for a Firmware Update . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Preface About This Manual This manual provides the basic information needed to install, start up, and troubleshoot the PowerFlex 1203-USB Converter. Conventions Used in This Manual Topic Page Additional Resources P-2 Rockwell Automation Support P-1 Conventions Used in This Manual P-1 The following conventions are used throughout this manual: • Parameter names are shown in the format Parameter xx - [*]. The xx represents the parameter number.
P-2 About This Manual Additional Resources These resources contain additional information concerning related products from Rockwell Automation. Resource Description Connected Components Workbench website at http://www.ab.com/support/abdrives/webupdate/ software.html, and online help Information on the Connected Components Workbench™ software tool—and includes link for free software download. DriveExplorer website at http://www.ab.
Chapter 1 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 • SCANport for legacy 1305 drives, 1336 drives, and so forth The 1203-USB converter uses the full-duplex, RS-232 DF1 pr
1-2 Getting Started Components ➊ 1203-USB Converter ➋ ➌ Cable Required for Kinetix 3 Drive (ordered separately) Cables Supplied with 1203-USB Converter ➍ Features ➎ ➏ ➐ Item Part Description ➊ Computer Cable Port Plug the USB cable into this port. ➋ Status Indicators LEDs that indicate converter operation, data being received from the computer, and data being sent to the computer. For more information, see Chapter 4, Troubleshooting.
Getting Started 1-3 • 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 Yes Yes Yes No DriveExplorer Lite or Full software, version 4.04 or later Yes Yes Yes (1) Yes DriveExecutive software, version 1.
1-4 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) • Kinetix 3 drives (Only point-to-point connection supported) SCANport Products • • • • • • • • • • • • • Required Equipment 1305 AC drives, firmware 2.
Getting Started 1-5 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. You can obtain a free copy by: • Internet download at http://www.ab.com/support/abdrives/ webupdate/software.
1-6 Getting Started Safety Precautions Please read the following safety precautions carefully. ! ! Quick Start 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. Failure to comply may result in injury and/or equipment damage. ATTENTION: Risk of injury or equipment damage exists.
Getting Started Figure 1.1 1-7 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.
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Chapter 2 Installing the Converter This chapter provides instructions for installing and removing the 1203-USB converter. Connecting the Cables Topic Page Connecting the Cables 2-1 Installing Connected Components Workbench Software 2-12 Installing the USB Drivers 2-4 Powering Up the Converter 2-12 Removing the Converter 2-13 Important: The converter must not be installed in an area where the ambient atmosphere contains volatile or corrosive gas, vapors or dust.
2-2 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. Connect the 20-HIM-H10 cable between the converter and the DPI or SCANport drive. 20-HIM-H10 Cable 2. Connect the USB cable between the converter and the computer.
Installing the Converter 2-3 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 (for Kinetix 3 drives and ordered separately) 22-HIM-H10 Cable (for PowerFlex drives) USB Cable Important: The 22-HIM-H10 cable shield must be properly grounded to provide EMC protection.
2-4 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): • USB Converter driver • USB Serial Port driver If you intend to use Connected Components Workbench software, version 2.
Installing the Converter 2-5 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. Right-click the USB Converter and choose Update Driver. f. When the above screen appears, proceed to step 2. 2. Click ‘No, not this time’. 3. Click Next > to continue (next wizard screen appears). 4.
2-6 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). 8. Click Next >. 9. After the 1203-USB driver has been successfully installed, a confirmation screen appears. 10. Click Finish.
Installing the Converter 2-7 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. Click Next > to continue (next wizard screen appears).
2-8 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). 18. Click Next >. 19. After the USB Serial Port driver has been successfully installed, a confirmation screen appears. 20. Click Finish. 21.
Installing the Converter 2-9 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. Right-click the USB Converter and choose ‘Update Driver Software’. The following screen appears. 5. Click ‘Browse my computer for driver software’. The following screen appears. 6. Check ‘Include subfolders’. 7. Click Browse.
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. 12. Click Device Manager. 13. Expand ‘Other Devices’ in the treeview. 14. Right-click the USB Serial Port and choose ‘Update Driver Software’. The following screen appears.
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). 18. Click Next. 19. After the USB Serial Port driver has been successfully installed, a confirmation screen appears. 20. Click Close.
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. This is required for either the Connected Components Workbench or DriveExecutive software tool.
Installing the Converter Removing the Converter ! 2-13 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. 1. Disconnect the cable from the drive, and then from the converter.
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Chapter 3 Configuring the Converter This chapter provides instructions and information for setting the parameters to configure the 1203-USB converter.
3-2 Configuring the Converter Using Connected Components Workbench Software With Connected Components Workbench software, version 1.02 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. Important: For Connected Components Workbench software to operate with DSI drives point-to-point, converter Parameter 01 [Adapter Cfg] must be set to ‘0’ (Auto, the default).
Configuring the Converter 3-3 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. 6. After the driver is selected, click Add New. The Add New RSLinx Driver dialog box will appear. 7. Create a name for the new driver (for example, 1203-USB) or use the default name.
3-4 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 00 (default) Parity None (default) Error Checking BCC (default) Stop Bits 1 (default) Protocol Full Duplex (default) 10. Click OK. The Configure Drivers dialog box appears. 11.
Configuring the Converter 3-5 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. 17. Expand the treeview if necessary and select the AB DSI (or AB DPI) icon. 18. Click OK.
3-6 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. Click the Parameters icon parameter editor.
Configuring the Converter 3-7 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. You can reset the converter by cycling power to the drive or by using converter Parameter 02 - [Reset Module].
3-8 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.
Configuring the Converter 3-9 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. 2. Using a 22-RJ45CBL-Cxx communications cable, or an appropriate twisted pair cable with two connectors (Figure 3.
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 Establish communication between the drive connected to the 1203-USB converter and the computer.
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.
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. From the Available Driver Types pull-down menu, choose RS-232 DF1 devices. 4. Click Add New and enter a name. 5. Enter all settings as shown in the following image.
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’. 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.
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. You can also monitor and configure the 1203-USB converter. 1.
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. 3. From the File menu, choose Save to save the project. Saving the project will provide an opportunity to upload and save all of the drives at once.
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Chapter 4 Troubleshooting This chapter provides information for diagnosing and troubleshooting potential problems with the 1203-USB converter.
4-2 Troubleshooting Diamond Status Indicator ! Status Off Cause Converter is not powered, or is in Flash programming mode. Flashing Green Steady Green Converter is operating and not transmitting control I/O. Converter is operating and is or was transmitting control I/O. Flashing Red Steady Red RX Status Indicator TX Status Indicator Status Off Corrective Action • Securely connect cables. • Apply power to the drive. • Wait until Flash update is completed. No action required.
Troubleshooting Converter Diagnostic Items 4-3 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.
4-4 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 window. to open the Diagnostics The example image below is for a 1203-USB converter when connected to a DSI-based host product (PowerFlex 40). When communicating, Diagnostic Item #8 (DSI Packets Sent) and Diagnostic Item #9 (DSI Packets Rcvd) should be incrementing.
Troubleshooting 4-5 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.
4-6 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. Event Codes for DPI Drives PowerFlex 1203-USB Converter User Manual Publication DRIVES-UM001D-EN-P Code Events Description 1 No Event No event present in the event queue.
Troubleshooting 4-7 Event Codes for DSI Drives Code Event Description F0 No Event No event present in the event queue. F1 Adapter Reset The converter was reset by the user. F2 Slave Detected A slave was detected to be present by the master. F3 Slave Removed A slave was detected to be removed by the master. F4 Host Timeout A timeout condition on Msg to Host. F5 Slave Timeout A timeout condition on Msg to Slave. F6 Master Timeout A timeout condition on Msg to Master.
4-8 Troubleshooting 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. 1. Connect online with a drive and display the Device Details window for the 1203-USB converter. 2. Click the Events icon to open the events window. The most recent event is stored in Event #1. To clear the most recent event, click Clear Event. To clear the entire queue, click Clear Event Queue.
Troubleshooting Viewing and Clearing DF1 Communication Statistics 4-9 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 and display the Device Details window for the 1203-USB converter. 2. Click the Parameters icon parameter editor. to open the Linear List 3.
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 Problems This section provides information about common converter problems and actions that can be taken to correct them. Unable to Establish Connection Between the Computer and Converter • If the 1203-USB converter status indicators are off, connect the converter cables and apply power to the drive.
Appendix A Specifications This appendix presents the specifications for the 1203-USB converter. Communications Electrical Topic Page Communications A-1 Electrical A-1 Mechanical A-1 Environmental A-2 Agency Certification A-2 Network side Protocol Port Rate Data Bits Parity Stop Bits Flow Control Error Universal Serial Bus (USB) 115.
A-2 Specifications Environmental Agency Certification Temperature Operating Storage 0…50 °C (32…122 °F) -40…85 °C (-40…185 °F) Relative Humidity 5…95% non-condensing Atmosphere Important: The converter must not be installed in an area 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.
Appendix B 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.
B-2 Converter Parameters No. Name and Description Details 05 [DF1 Packets Rcvd] Displays the number of DF1 packets received by the converter. The value of this parameter is normally approximately equal to the value of Parameter 04 [DF1 Packets Sent]. Default: Minimum: Maximum: Type: 06 [Interface Mode] Sets the interface operating mode.
Converter Parameters No. Name and Description B-3 Details 03 [Clear DF1 Counts] No action if set to ‘0’ (Ready). Resets the DF1 statistical Parameter 04 - [DF1 Packets Sent] and Parameter 05 - [DF1 Packets Rcvd] to 0 (zero) if set to ‘1’ (Clear Counts). This parameter is a command. It will be reset to ‘0’ (Ready) after the command has been performed. Default: Values: 04 [DF1 Packets Sent] Displays the number of DF1 packets sent by the converter.
B-4 Converter Parameters Parameters – SCANport Drives (DriveExplorer or DriveExecutive software only) No. Name and Description 01 [Adapter Port] Displays the port on the host drive to which the converter is connected. Default: Minimum: Maximum: Type: 02 [Reset Module] No action if set to ‘0’ (Ready). Resets the converter if set to ‘1’ (Reset Module). Restores the converter to its factory default settings if set to ‘2’ (Set Defaults). This parameter is a command.
Appendix C 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.
C-2 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’ (Auto, the default).
Use with DriveExplorer Software C-3 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). 4. From the Explore menu, choose Configure Communication. 5. Select the COM port noted in step 1 and a baud rate of ‘115200’. 6.
C-4 Use with DriveExplorer Software 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 converter Parameter 02 - [Reset Module]. ! ATTENTION: Risk of injury or equipment damage exists.
Use with DriveExplorer Software Updating the Firmware C-5 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. PowerFlex 4, 40, and 40P drives cannot be updated.
C-6 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. 1. Connect online with a drive. 2. Select the 1203-USB converter under Devices in the treeview. 3. Click the Device Properties icon . 4. Click the Adapter Events tab. 5.
Use with DriveExplorer Software C-7 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. Select the 1203-USB Device Parameters under Devices in the treeview. 3. View converter Parameters 04 - [DF1 Packets Sent] and 05 - [DF1 Packets Rcvd].
C-8 Use with DriveExplorer Software Using RTU Master Mode for a Serial Multi-drop Network With the converter in RTU Master mode, you can monitor, configure, and 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. Important: All PowerFlex 40 and PowerFlex 400 drives on an RTU Master network must have an open internal Port 1. Thus, a 22-COMM-* adapter cannot be connected to this port via the Internal Interface ribbon cable.
Use with DriveExplorer Software C-9 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). 3. Remove power from the drive to which the 1203-USB converter is connected, which temporarily ends communication. 4. Electrically connect all drives to create the RTU Master network. See Network Wiring on page 3-8 for details.
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. From the pull-down menu, choose the node address for the last network drive (for this example, ‘2’) to view all drives simultaneously in the DriveExplorer online window. 6. Click Connect.
Appendix D Use with DriveExecutive Software This appendix presents information about using DriveExecutive software with the 1203-USB converter. ! Installing DriveExecutive Software 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.
D-2 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. Important: For DriveExecutive software to operate with DSI drives point-to-point, converter Parameter 01 - [Adapter Cfg] must be set to ‘0’ (Auto, the default).
Use with DriveExecutive Software D-3 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. 6. After the driver is selected, click Add New. The Add New RSLinx Driver dialog box appears. 7.
D-4 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 Station Number 00 (default) Parity None (default) Error Checking BCC (default) Stop Bits 1 (default) Protocol Full Duplex (default) 10. Click OK. The Configure Drivers dialog box appears.
Use with DriveExecutive Software D-5 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. 18. Select the DPI icon in the right pane. 19. Click OK.
D-6 Use with DriveExecutive Software 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 converter Parameter 02 - [Reset Module]. ! ATTENTION: Risk of injury or equipment damage exists.
Use with DriveExecutive Software Updating the Firmware D-7 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. PowerFlex 4, 40, and 40P drives cannot be updated.
D-8 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. Converter events for DPI, DSI, and SCANport drives are listed starting on page 4-6. 1. Connect online with a drive. 2.
Use with DriveExecutive Software 3. Click the Fault, Event & Alarm icon D-9 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. 5. Click Close when finished.
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 a Serial Multi-drop Network With the converter in RTU Master mode, you can monitor, configure, and 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.
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. 3. Electrically connect all drives to create the RTU Master network. See Network Wiring on page 3-8 for details.
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. In this example, the 1203-USB converter is connected to COM3. 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.
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. 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.
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. Apply power to all of the drives on the RTU Master network. 2. From the Drive menu in the DriveExecutive window, choose Connect to Drive to display the Connect to Drive window. 3.
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.
D-16 Use with DriveExecutive Software Notes: PowerFlex 1203-USB Converter User Manual Publication DRIVES-UM001D-EN-P
Appendix E Use with HyperTerminal Software This appendix presents information about using HyperTerminal software with the 1203-USB converter.
E-2 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. Choose Programs > Accessories > Communications > HyperTerminal. The Connection Description dialog box appears. a. Type a desired name (for example, 1203-USB) in the Name field. b. Select a desired icon from within the Icon field. 4. Click OK.
Use with HyperTerminal Software E-3 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. Click OK. A blank HyperTerminal workspace appears. TIP: From the File menu, choose Save to save the HyperTerminal configuration that you just created.
E-4 Use with HyperTerminal Software Navigating with Terminal Emulation Software Key Function … 0 Resetting the Converter 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 Enter 9 or Scroll through parameters or events. or Scroll through the values for a parameter. Save a value for a parameter.
Use with HyperTerminal Software Preparing for a Firmware Update E-5 Please take the following precautions to ensure a successful firmware 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. • Read all instructions supplied with the new firmware file. • Use a computer running terminal emulation software that supports Xmodem transfers.
E-6 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. The event queue can only be accessed when online with the converter.
Use with HyperTerminal Software E-7 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. Viewing DF1 Data 1. Access the parameters in the 1203-USB converter using HyperTerminal software. 2.
E-8 Use with HyperTerminal Software Notes: PowerFlex 1203-USB Converter User Manual Publication DRIVES-UM001D-EN-P
Appendix F History of Changes Topic Page DRIVES-UM001C-EN-P, September 2012 F-1 DRIVES-UM001B-EN-P, October 2006 F-1 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.
F-2 History of Changes Notes: PowerFlex 1203-USB Converter User Manual Publication DRIVES-UM001D-EN-P
Glossary A Application Code Code that runs in the converter after the boot code calls it. Application code performs the normal operations of the converter. B 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. It provides a means of checking the accuracy of each message transmission. Boot Code Code that runs when the converter first receives power.
G-2 Glossary D 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. It is also called ‘baud rate’ or ‘port rate’.
Glossary G-3 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’ and ‘modules’. The 1203-USB converter, 22-COMM-x network communication adapters, and PowerFlex 4-Class HIMs (22-HIM-xxx) are examples of DSI peripherals.
G-4 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.
Glossary Z G-5 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.
G-6 Glossary Notes: PowerFlex 1203-USB Converter User Manual Publication DRIVES-UM001D-EN-P
Index A accessing parameters using Connected Components Workbench software, 3-2 using DriveExecutive software, D-2 using DriveExplorer software, C-2 using terminal emulation software, E-1 Adapter Cfg parameter (only DSI drives), B-2 Adapter Port parameter (only SCANport drives), B-4 Adapter Type parameter (only DSI drives), B-3 adapter, see converter agency certification, A-2 application code, G-1 attentions, 1-6 B baud rate, see DF1 rate BCC (Block Check Character), A-1, G-1 boot code, G-1 bus off, G-1 C
Index-2 D data bits, A-1 Datalink Size parameter (only DPI drives), B-2 DF1 port rates, A-1 protocol definition, G-2 rate definition, G-2 viewing data using Connected Components Workbench software, 4-9 using DriveExecutive software, D-9 using DriveExplorer software, C-7 using HyperTerminal software, E-7 DF1 Packets Rcvd parameter for DPI drives, B-2 for DSI drives, B-3 for SCANport drives, B-4 DF1 Packets Sent parameter for DPI drives, B-1 for DSI drives, B-3 for SCANport drives, B-4 diagnostic items, 4-3
Index-3 HyperTerminal software main menu, E-3 navigating in, E-4 setting up, E-1 to update, E-5 I PCCC (Programmable Controller Communications Commands), G-3 ping, G-3 port rate, see DF1 rate power consumption, A-1 power cycling, 3-7 PowerFlex 4-Class drives, G-4 installing Connected Components Workbench software, 2-12 converter, 2-2, 2-3 DriveExecutive software, D-1 DriveExplorer software, C-1 driver for USB converter, 2-4 PowerFlex 7-Class drives, G-4 Interface Mode parameter for DPI drives, B-2 for
Index-4 software, 3-11 using DriveExecutive software, D-11 using DriveExplorer software, C-9 configuring the drive parameters using Connected Components Workbench software, 3-10 using DriveExecutive software, D-10 using DriveExplorer software, C-8 establishing communication using Connected Components Workbench software, 3-10 using DriveExecutive software, D-10 using DriveExplorer software, C-8 network wiring, 3-8 RX status indicator, 4-2 S safety precautions, 1-6 SCANport cable, 1-2, 2-2 compatible produc
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