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RS485 and RS232 Adapter Installation and Start-up Guide 1-1
Chapter 1 –Introduction
Overview
The RS485 and RS232 adapter is used for connecting the ACS 160 frequency
converter to a serial Modbus (RS232 or RS485) network. The adapter is IP65
protected for use in demanding environmental conditions.
Delivery Check
The option package includes:
• RS485/RS232 Adapter
• Installation and Start-up Guide for RS485 and RS232 Adapter
• Two M16 x 1,5 cable glands with O-ring.
• Two M4 x 12 mounting screws
How to Use This Guide
The purpose of this Guide is to provide the information necessary to install,
commission, use, and to fault diagnose the adapter.
Safety Instructions describe the formats for warnings and notations used within
this guide. This chapter also states the safety instructions which apply to the
installation and operation of the RS485/RS232 Adapter.
Chapter 1 – Introduction, the chapter you are reading now, contains a short
description of this manual and a list of related publications.
Chapter 2 – Installation contains instructions for mechanical and electrical
installation of the adapter.
Chapter 3 – Programming explains how to program the ACS 160 drive for
Modbus communication.
Chapter 4 – Communication describes the Modbus communication on
ACS 160 drives.
Chapter 5 – Fault Tracing describes how to diagnose the most common
problems with the adapter.