Rockwell Automation 160 RSI SERIAL COMM MODULE - Manual (Page 29)

Chapter
7
Using the RS1 Module with
DriveExplorer™ Software
The purpose of this chapter is to provide an overview of the steps
needed to use the Bulletin 9306 DriveExplorer software program with
the RS1 Module and 160 Drive. DriveExplorer is a Windows
® 95/
Windows NT
®/Windows® CE based software program that allows
you to upload/download parameter sets from a computer to the 160
Drive using the RS1 Module as an interface. For detailed
DriveExplorer information, refer to the DriveExplorer User Manual,
publication 9306-5.0.
This chapter will guide through . . .
• Configuring the communication port of the computer and
connection to the RS1 Module.
• Downloading a parameter set to the 160 Drive.
• Uploading the 160 parameter set.
• Saving and retrieving parameter sets.
Before continuing with this chapter, you should have read the
DriveExplorer User Manual. Understanding the concepts in this
manual will be important in completing this chapter.
Required Items The following items will be required:
• A personal computer with the DriveExplorer software installed.
• A 160 SSC Drive and RS1 Communication Module.
• A standard straight-thru serial cable
Example Network The following setup is used in this chapter. Refer to Chapter 3 for
connection details.
FAULT READY
RS232 Serial Comm
COMM