GETTING STARTED Owner manual

Setting Up ControlNet to RIO Block Transfer Pass Thru Communications 8-7
Using RS-232 to
ControlNet to RIO
Block Transfer
Pass Thru
Communications
RS-232 to ControlNet to RIO Block Transfer Pass Thru communications use an
external converter (1770-KFC).
Important:
If you are using an interface card, refer to “Using ControlNet to
RIO Block Transfer Pass Thru Communications” on page 8-3.
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 block transfer is enabled in your adapter. If you are using a
1203-Gx1 or 1336-GM1 module, switch 1 on SW3 must be ON.
Important:
Ensure that the ladder logic program and PLC configuration reflect
the image table with Block Transfer enabled.
• Note the Remote I/O adapter settings. You need to specify the rack and
group number when configuring a DriveTools32 application.
Drive Required Drive Hardware Required Computer Hardware
SCANport Product
➀
Remote I/O adapter (1203-GD1,
1203-GK1, or 1336-GM1) and
appropriate cable(s)
1770-KFC and RS-232 port
1336 FORCE PLC Communications Adapter Board
(1336T-GT1EN)
1770-KFC and RS-232 port
1395 Node Adapter (1395-KP50) or
Multi-Communications Adapter
(1395-KP51)
1770-KFC and RS-232 port
➀
For a list of SCANport-compatible products, refer to Appendix A,
Products Supported by DriveTools32
.
If Using: Refer To:
Remote I/O Adapter (1203-GD1, 1203-GK1 or
1336-GM1) and appropriate cable(s)
Bulletin 1203 Remote I/O Communications Module User
Manual
PLC Communications Adapter Board
(1336T-GT1EN)
1336 FORCE PLC Communications Adapter User Manual
Node Adapter (1395-KP50) or
Multi-Communications Adapter (1395-KP51)
Bulletin 1395 Multi-Communications Board Hardware/
Software Reference Manual