User Manual

Getting Started 1-3
DPI is a second generation peripheral communication interface (see
Glossary). The RS-485 DF1 adapter is compatible with Allen-Bradley
PowerFlex drives and other products that support DPI. DPI is a
functional enhancement to SCANport. At the time of publication,
compatible products include:
• PowerFlex 70 drives
• PowerFlex 700 drives
• PowerFlex 7000 drives
Equipment Shipped with the Adapter
When you unpack the adapter, verify that the package includes:
User-Supplied Equipment
To install and configure the RS-485 DF1 adapter, you must supply:
Compatible Products
Required Equipment
❑ One RS-485 DF1 adapter
❑ A 2.54 cm (1 in.) and a 15.24 cm (6 in.) Internal Interface cable
(only one cable is needed to connect the adapter to the drive)
❑ One six-pin linear RS-485 DF1 plug
(connected to the RS-485 DF1 connector on the adapter)
❑ One grounding wrist strap
❑ This manual
❑ A small flathead or Phillips screwdriver
❑ RS-485 cable (Belden 3106A or equivalent recommended)
❑ Configuration tool, such as:
– PowerFlex HIM
– DriveExplorer (version 2.02 or higher) or DriveTools 2000
(version 1.01 or higher)
- 1203-SSS AnaCANda (version 3.001 or higher)