Using rs232 to controlnet direct communications, Using rs-232 to controlnet direct communications, Hardware – Rockwell Automation 9303 DRIVE TOOLS 32 VER 2.50 GETTING STARTED User Manual
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7-8
Setting Up ControlNet Direct Communications
Using RS-232 to
ControlNet Direct
Communications
RS-232 to ControlNet direct communications use an external converter
(1770-KFC).
Important: If you are using an internal interface card, refer to “Using
ControlNet Direct Communications” on page 7-2.
Hardware
Required Hardware
The hardware required for this type of communications depends on the drive
type. Refer to the following table:
Setting Up the Hardware
To use DriveTools32 with this type of communications, you must:
•
Ensure that the drive and adapter are properly installed and powered.
•
Ensure that cables are securely connected and protected from damage.
•
Ensure that a ControlNet converter (e.g., a 1770-KFC board) is installed
correctly.
•
Ensure that the adapter is correctly configured. Refer to its manual:
•
If you are using a ControlNet communications board with a 1336 FORCE
or 1395 drive, use a ControlNet Repeater Adapter and ControlNet Fiber
Module to connect the network to your drive.
Drive
Required Drive Hardware
Required Computer Hardware
SCANport-Compatible
➀
ControlNet Adapter (1203-CN1) and
appropriate cables
1770-KFC and RS-232 port
1336 FORCE
ControlNet Adapter Board (1336T-
GT3EN), ControlNet Repeater Adapter
(1786-RPA), and ControlNet Fiber
Module (1786-RPFM)
1770-KFC and RS-232 port
1395
ControlNet Adapter Board
(1395-KP54EN), ControlNet Repeater
Adapter (1786-RPA), and ControlNet
Fiber Module (1786-RPFM)
1770-KFC and RS-232 port
➀
For a list of SCANport-compatible products, refer to Appendix A, Products Supported by DriveTools32.
Communications Adapter
Refer To:
1203-CN1 Communications Module
ControlNet Communications Module User Manual
ControlNet Communications Board (1336-
GT3EN)
1336 FORCE ControlNet User Manual
ControlNet Communications Board (1395-CNA) Bulletin 1395 ControlNet Communication Board