GETTING STARTED Owner manual

4-2 Setting up RS-232 Point-to-Point Serial Communications for a 1395 Drive
Hardware
Required Hardware
The following hardware is required for 1395 serial communications:
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.
Disabling RSLinx
The following instructions describe how to disable RSLinx so that DriveTools32
can use the serial communications port for a 1395 connection. If you have
questions about RSLinx, refer to its online help. To disable it, follow these
instructions:
1.
Start RSLinx.
2.
In the
Communications
menu, select
Configure drivers
. The
Configure
Drivers
dialog box appears.
3.
If a configured driver using the communications port is running, click it in
the
Configured Drivers
list.
4.
Click
Delete
. The driver is removed from the
Configured Drivers
list.
5.
Click
Close
.
Drive Required Drive Hardware Required Computer Hardware
1395 1300-ITSSC RS-232 port