Owner's manual

Chapter 1
Getting Started
The 22-SCM-232 serial converter provides a communications interface
between a computer or controller and any Allen-Bradley product
implementing DSI, such as PowerFlex 4 and 40 drives. It uses the
full-duplex, RS-232 DF1 protocol
.
Figure 1.1 Components of the Serial Converter
Topic Page Topic Page
Components
1-1 Safety Precautions 1-4
Features 1-2 Quick Start 1-5
Compatible Products 1-2 Modes of Operation 1-6
Required Equipment 1-3
Components
AB
➌
➍
➋
➊
➎
# Part Description
➊
DSI Connection Standard RJ45 connector. The 22-RJ45CBL-C20 cable is
plugged into this connector.
➋
Status Indicators LEDs that indicate module operation, data is being received
from and sent to the computer.
Refer to Chapter 5
, Troubleshooting, for more information.
➌
RS-232 Serial Port Locking low profile connector. The 1203-SFC serial cable is
plugged into this connector.
➍
22-RJ45CBL-C20
Cable
DSI cable (2 m) with male-to-male RJ45 connectors.
➎
1203-SFC Serial
Cable
Serial cable (2 m) with a locking low profile connector to
connect to the serial converter and a 9-pin sub-miniature D
female connector to connect to a computer.
Not
Shown
DriveExplorer Lite
CD-ROM
CD including DriveExplorer Lite software and
documentation.