Rockwell Automation 1203-SSS Smart Self-powered Serial Converter - Manual (Page 3)

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.
Use the following software versions with the 1203-SSS (FRN 3.xxx) to
fully utilize DPI host products such as PowerFlex Drives:
The following software versions can be used with the 1203-SSS (FRN
3.xxx) to fully utilize SCANport host products such as the 1305, 1336
PLUS II, etc.:
Documentation Changes
This manual supersedes Publication 1203-5.15 - August 1999. It
contains all information that was in that manual. In addition, it contains
the following changes and new information:
Software Version
DriveExplorer™ v2.01 or higher
DriveTools 2000™ v1.xx or higher
Software Version
DriveExplorer v1.01 or higher
DriveTools32™ v2.01 or higher
Location Description of Changes
Chapter 1 Information about DPI products has been added. In addition, information
has been rearranged.
Chapter 3 Instructions for using the PowerFlex HIM to access serial converter
parameters have been added.
Chapter 4 Events on DPI connections have been added.
Appendix B Parameters have been updated to reflect the changes to the serial
converter parameters.
Appendix C New flash instructions have been added to describe flashing PowerFlex
drives and peripherals.