GETTING STARTED Owner manual

7-8 Setting Up ControlNet Direct Communications
Using RS-232 to
ControlNet Direct
Communications
RS-232 to ControlNet direct communications use an external converter
(1770-KFC).
Important:
If you are using an internal interface card, refer to “Using
ControlNet Direct Communications” on page 7-2.
Hardware
Required Hardware
The hardware required for this type of communications depends on the drive
type. Refer to the following table:
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.
• Ensure that a ControlNet converter (e.g., a 1770-KFC board) is installed
correctly.
• Ensure that the adapter is correctly configured. Refer to its manual:
• If you are using a ControlNet communications board with a 1336 FORCE
or 1395 drive, use a ControlNet Repeater Adapter and ControlNet Fiber
Module to connect the network to your drive.
Drive Required Drive Hardware Required Computer Hardware
SCANport-Compatible
➀
ControlNet Adapter (1203-CN1) and
appropriate cables
1770-KFC and RS-232 port
1336 FORCE ControlNet Adapter Board (1336T-
GT3EN), ControlNet Repeater Adapter
(1786-RPA), and ControlNet Fiber
Module (1786-RPFM)
1770-KFC and RS-232 port
1395 ControlNet Adapter Board
(1395-KP54EN), ControlNet Repeater
Adapter (1786-RPA), and ControlNet
Fiber Module (1786-RPFM)
1770-KFC and RS-232 port
➀
For a list of SCANport-compatible products, refer to Appendix A,
Products Supported by DriveTools32
.
Communications Adapter Refer To:
1203-CN1 Communications Module
ControlNet Communications Module User Manual
ControlNet Communications Board (1336-
GT3EN)
1336 FORCE ControlNet User Manual
ControlNet Communications Board (1395-CNA)
Bulletin 1395 ControlNet Communication Board