User manual

Chapter
3
Configuring the 1203-GU6 Enhanced
DeviceNet Module Using a Serial
Connection
Chapter Objectives
Chapter 3 provides information that you need to configure the
1203-GU6 module using a serial connection. In this chapter, you will
read about the following:
• Factory-default settings for the module.
• Equipment necessary to make a serial connection to the
1203-GU6 module.
• Connecting either a PC running terminal emulation software or
VT100-compatible terminal to the 1203-GU6 module.
• Using HyperTerminal to configure or edit the module’s
parameters, display its event queue, view its I/O data, view DF-1
statistics or serial number, and perform a flash upgrade.
Important: DriveExplorer™ can also be used to configure the
adapter via its serial port. Refer to the DriveExplorer documentation
from more information. To configure a 1203-GU6 module over the
DeviceNet network or to configure a 1336-GM6 board, refer to
Chapter 4, Configuring the Enhanced DeviceNet Adapter Using
RSNetWorx for DeviceNet.
Factory Default Settings for the
1203-GU6 Module
The factory-default settings of the Enhanced DeviceNet adapter
include the following:
• 16-bit Logic Command/Status enabled for polling.
• 16-bit Reference/Feedback enabled for polling.
• If the scanner is put into program mode or the network fails, the
SCANport product will be faulted by the module.
• A node address of 63.
• DeviceNet autobaud detection enabled.
• Serial baud rate of 9600.