Allen-Bradley Smart Self-powered Serial Converter Cat. No. 1203-SSS Firmware 1.
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 Summary of Changes The information below summarizes the changes made to the company wide templates since the last release. Updated Information No changes have been made to this manual. Publication 1203-5.
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Table of Contents Using This Manual Preface Objectives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P-1 Who Should Use This Manual?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P-1 Purpose of this Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P-1 Contents of this Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ii Table of Contents Specifications Appendix A Appendix Objectives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1 1203-SSS Converter Parameters Appendix B Appendix Objectives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-1 Factory-Default Settings . . . . . . . . . . . .
Preface Using This Manual Objectives Who Should Use This Manual? Read this preface to become familiar with the rest of the manual. In this preface, you will read about the following: • Who should use this manual. • The purpose of this manual. • Terms and abbreviations. • Conventions used in this manual. • Rockwell Automation support. Use this manual if you are responsible for using the 1203-SSS converter to install, wire, program, or troubleshoot control systems.
P-2 Using This Manual Contents of this Manual This manual contains the following information: Chapter Safety Precautions Contents Preface Preface Describes the purpose, background, and scope of this manual. Also provides information on safety precautions and technical support. 1 Overview Provides an overview of the 1203-SSS converter. 2 Installation Provides procedures for installing the 1203-SSS converter.
Using This Manual Terms and Abbreviations The following terms and abbreviations are specific to this product. For a complete listing of Allen-Bradley terminology, refer to the Allen-Bradley Industrial Automation Glossary, Publication AG-7.1. Term: Conventions Used in this Manual P-3 Definition SCANport™ A standard peripheral communications interface for various Allen-Bradley drives and power products. SCANport Peripheral A device that provides an interface between SCANport and a network.
P-4 Using This Manual Technical Product Assistance If you need to contact Rockwell Automation for technical assistance, please review the information in the Troubleshooting chapter first. If you are still having problems, then call your local Rockwell Automation representative. Refer to http://www.ab.com for updates and supporting documentation. Publication 1203-5.
Chapter 1 Overview Chapter Objectives Overview of the 1203-SSS Converter Chapter 1 provides an overview of your 1203-SSS converter. In this chapter, you will read about the following: • How the 1203-SSS converter works. • Parts of the 1203-SSS converter. • Required equipment and tools. The 1203-SSS converter provides a temporary electronic communications interface between a personal computer with a serial port and any single SCANport product.
1-2 Overview What Hardware Is Included? Figure 1.2 and the table below illustrate and list the main parts of the 1203-SSS converter: Figure 1.2 Parts of the Converter 3 4 2 1 Number Part Description 1 RS-232 Serial Port Provides a connector for a 1203-SFC serial cable. 2 SCANport Connection Provides a standard SCANport 8-pin circular mini-DIN connector for the SCANport cable. 3 RX LED Illuminates when data is sent from the host computer to the 1203-SSS.
Chapter 2 Installation Chapter Objectives Required Tools and Equipment Selecting Cables Chapter 2 provides the information that you need to install the 1203-SSS converter. In this chapter, you will read about the following: • Tools and equipment needed for the installation. • Selecting cables for SCANport and serial connections. • Installing the converter. • Removing the converter. To install your 1203-SSS converter, you will need the following: • 1203-SSS converter.
2-2 Installation Installing Your 1203-SSS Converter The following instructions explain how to physically install your 1203-SSS converter. 1. Connect the 1203-C10 SCANport cable to the SCANport product and the converter. To connect the cable to the converter, align the pins on the cable with the holes in the SCANport connection and then insert the SCANport cable. The cable will click into a locked position.
Installation 2-3 3. While a PC is communicating with the 1203-SSS converter, verify the converter is sending and receiving data. Refer to the following table: Important: You must be transmitting data to a drive for the LEDs to blink. LED(s) Viewed: If: Cause: Action: LEDs are off The converter is inactive. 1. Ensure data is being transmitted. 2. Ensure that cables are properly connected to the PC, SCANport product, and converter.
2-4 Installation Notes: Publication 1203-5.
Chapter 3 Configuring the 1203-SSS Converter Chapter Objectives Factory-Default Settings for the 1203-SSS Converter’s Parameters Chapter 3 provides information that you need to configure the 1203-SSS converter. In this chapter, you will read about the following: • 1203-SSS converter’s default setting. • Equipment needed to make a serial connection to the converter. • Connecting either a PC running terminal emulation software or a VT100-compatible terminal to the converter.
3-2 Configuring the 1203-SSS Converter connection between the converter and either a PC running terminal emulation software or a terminal. Refer to the following table: If Using: Refer to: PC running terminal emulation software page 3-2 in this manual VT100-compatible terminal page 3-6 in this manual DriveExplorer Software DriveExplorer User Manual, Publication 9303-5.
Configuring the 1203-SSS Converter 3-3 3. Double-click HyperTrm.exe. The Connection Description dialog box appears. Figure 3.2 Example Connection Dialog Box 4. Enter a name in the Name field and select any icon in the Icon field. In this example, we enter “1203-SSS” in the Name field. 5. Click OK. The Phone Number dialog box appears. Figure 3.3 Example Phone Number Dialog Box 6. In the Connect Using field, select the appropriate communications port (usually COM1 or COM2). Publication 1203-5.
3-4 Configuring the 1203-SSS Converter 7. Click OK. The Comm Properties dialog box appears. Figure 3.4 Example Comm Properties Dialog Box 8. Select the following settings: • 9600 in the Bits per second field. If you have previously set the converter’s Serial Port Rate (3) parameter to enable 19200 bps, set the bps to 19200 in this field. • 8 in the Data bits field. • None in the Parity field. • 1 in the Stop bits field. • None in the Flow Control field. 9. Click OK.
Configuring the 1203-SSS Converter 3-5 10. In the File menu, select Properties. The Properties dialog box appears. Figure 3.5 Properties Dialog Box 11. Click the Settings tab. 12. In the Function, arrow, and ctrl keys act as box, verify Terminal keys is selected. 13. In the Emulation field, verify VT100 is selected. 14. Click OK. 15. In the File menu, select Save. The configuration is saved and the icon you selected will appear in the initial HyperTerminal window next time you start HyperTerminal.
3-6 Configuring the 1203-SSS Converter Figure 3.6 Main Menu You now have access to the converter’s software. Refer to the “Navigation Techniques” section on page 3-7 for more information on using it. Using a VT100-Compatible Terminal Important: If you are using a PC, skip this section. The following instructions describe how to establish a serial connection to the converter using a VT100-compatible terminal. 1.
Configuring the 1203-SSS Converter 3-7 4. Press the Enter key. The main menu of the 1203-SSS Smart Self-powered Serial Converter application appears. Figure 3.7 Main Menu You now have access to the converter’s software. Refer to the “Navigation Techniques” section on page 3-7 for more information on using it. Navigation Techniques To perform any of the functions in the software (e.g.
3-8 Configuring the 1203-SSS Converter Editing Parameters in the 1203-SSS Converter The 1203-SSS converter has some configurable parameters. Refer to Appendix B, 1203-SSS Converter Parameters, for a detailed list. If you do not want to use the converter’s default settings, edit its parameters. To edit parameters using a serial connection, you need to: 1. Establish a serial connection to access the converter’s software.
Configuring the 1203-SSS Converter Displaying and Clearing the Event Queue in the 1203-SSS Converter 3-9 If an unexpected problem occurs with the converter, you may need to check the event queue to view events that have happened in the converter. Follow these instructions: 1. Establish a serial connection to access the converter’s software. Refer to the “Establishing a Serial Connection with the 1203-SSS Converter” section earlier in this chapter. 2. Press 2 to select 2> Display event queue.
3-10 Configuring the 1203-SSS Converter Notes: Publication 1203-5.
Appendix A Specifications Appendix Objectives Appendix A provides the specifications that you may need to install or use your 1203-SSS converter. Specifications The following table gives the specifications for the 1203-SSS converter. Category Specifications Dimensions 4.08 x 2.89 x 0.93 in (103.5 x 73.4 x 23.6 mm) Weight 2.5 oz. (0.
A-2 Specifications Notes: Publication 1203-5.
Appendix B 1203-SSS Converter Parameters Appendix Objectives Appendix B provides information on the 1203-SSS converter’s parameters. In this appendix, you will read about the following: Factory-Default Settings • Factory-default settings for the converter. • Parameters in the converter. The factory-default settings of the 1203-SSS converter enable the following functions: • Node address of 1. • Baud rate of 9600.
B-2 1203-SSS Converter Parameters # Name 4 Comm Flt Action Valid Values/ Settings Fault Zero Data Hold Last Default Writable Reset or Power Cycle to Take Effect Fault Yes No ! Description Determines the action the converter should instruct the SCANport product to take if the converter detects a communication problem. This parameter is active only if control I/O is enabled.
Index Numerics 1203-SSS converter editing parameters 3-8 event queue 3-9 function 1-1 hardware 1-2 illustration 1-2 installation 2-1 to 2-3 parameters 3-1, 3-8, B-1 to B-2 removal 2-3 resetting B-2 serial connection to 3-1 setting up 1-2 software 3-7 E equipment required 1-2 installation 2-1 serial connection 3-1 event queue 3-9 H HyperTerminal 3-2 I installing the 1203-SSS converter 2-1 to 2-3 M A audience for this manual P-1 B baud rate parameter B-1 setting in converter using a terminal 3-6 setting in
I–2 Index S safety precautions P-2 SCANport cables 2-2, 2-3 definition P-3 peripherals P-3 products P-3 serial cables 2-2, 2-3 serial connection cable 3-1 using a PC running terminal emulation software 3-2 to 3-5 using a VT100-compatible terminal 3-6 to 3-7 serial port rate, refer to baud rate specifications A-1 Publication 1203-5.
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