Owner's manual

1-2 Getting Started
The 22-SCM-232 serial converter module features the following:
• The serial converter module can connect to products implementing
DSI such as PowerFlex 4 and 40 drives.
• Provides a means for DriveExplorer (version 3.01 or higher) and
DriveExecutive (version 1.01 or higher) software tools to access
PowerFlex 4 and 40 drives.
• Allows various Allen-Bradley controllers, from MicroLogix to
ControlLogix, to control and read/write data to PowerFlex 4 and 40
drives.
• Three status indicators (LEDs) report the operating status of the
module.
• DF1 serial baud rates of 9600 bps, 19.2 kbps, and 38.4 kbps are
supported. The factory default baud rate is 9600 bps.
• The serial converter module receives power from the DSI host
product. An outside power source is not needed.
• DriveExplorer (version 3.01 or higher), DriveExecutive (version 1.01
or higher), or terminal emulation software can be used to configure
the serial converter.
• The serial converter module is flash upgradeable to take advantage of
feature enhancements. For example, version 1.xxx SCM’s can be
flashed to version 2.xxx (or higher).
The 22-SMC-232 serial converter module is compatible with
Allen-Bradley products that support DSI. At the time of publication,
compatible products include:
• PowerFlex 4 drives
• PowerFlex 40 drives
Features
Compatible Products