Rockwell Automation 9303 User Manual

DriveTools32™

Version 2.5

Using RSLinx™ Lite
Version 2.10.118

Getting Started
Manual

Important User Information

Because of the variety of uses for the products described in this publica­tion, those responsible for the application and use of this control equip­ment must satisfy themselves that all necessary steps have been taken to
assure that each application and use meets all performance and safety
requirements, including any applicable laws, regulations, codes and stan­dards.

The illustrations, ch arts, s ample pro grams and l ayout e x amples sho wn in
this guide are intended solely for purposes of example. Since there are
many variables and requirements associated with any particular installa­tion, Rockwell Automa tion d oes not assu me re sponsibil ity or li abilit y (to
include intellectual property liability) for actual use based upon the
examples shown in this publication.

Rockwell Au tomation publication SGI-1.1, Safety Guidelines for the
Application, Installation, and Maintenance of Solid-State Control (avail­able from your local Rockwell Automation office), describes some
important differences between solid-state equipment and electromechan­ical devices that should be taken into consideration when applying prod­ucts such as those described in this publication.

Reproduction of the conten ts of th is cop yri ghted publi catio n, in wh ole or
in part, without written permission of Rockwell Automation, is prohib­ited.

Throughout this manual we use notes to make you aware of safety con­siderations:

ATTENTION: Identifie s information about practices
or circumstances that can lead to personal injury or

!

Attention statements help you to:

• Identify a hazard.

• Avoid th e hazard.

• Recognize the consequences.
Important: Identifies information that is critical for successful applica-

tion and understanding of the product.

death, property damage or economic loss.

Summary of Changes

Summary of Changes

The information below summarizes the changes to th e comp any -wide temp lates
since the last release.

Product Changes

Manual Changes

The following changes have been made to DriveTools32 software:

• Added ControlLogix gateway communications.

• Communications interface has changed.

• Fixed bugs and anomalies. Refer to the DriveTools32 Readme file.

The following changes have been made to this manual:

• Added information on ControlLogix gateway communications.

• Removed information on RS-485 serial multi-drop communications.

• Updated instructions and screen shots to reflect the new communications
dialog boxes.

Notes:

Preface Using This Manual

Objectives. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P-1

Who Should Use This Manual? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P-1

Purpose of This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P-1

Safety Precautions and Important Info rmation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P-3

Terms and Abbreviations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P-4

Conventions Used in This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P-4

Rockwell Automation Support. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P-5

Chapter 1 Overview

Chapter Objectives. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-1

What Is DriveTools32? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-1

What Is RSLinx?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2

Types of Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 -2

Required Hardware. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-4

Getting Started with DriveTools32 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-8

Table of Contents

Chapter 2 Installing and Starting DriveTools32

Chapter Objectives. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-1

System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-1

Installing DriveTools32 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-2

Installing RSLinx. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-3

Starting DriveTools32 Applic ations and RSLinx . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-4

DriveTools32 and Database Files. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-5

Chapter 3 Setting Up RS-232 Point-to-Point Serial Communications

Chapter Objectives. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-1

About RS-232 Point-to-Point Serial Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-1

Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-2

Configuring RSLinx. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-3

Setting Up Communications in a DriveTools32 Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-6

Connecting to the Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-7

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Chapter 4 Setting up RS-232 Point-to-Point Serial Communications for a 1395 Drive

Chapter Objectives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1

About RS-232 Point-to-Point Serial Communications for a 1395 Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1

Hardware. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2

Disabling RSLinx. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2

Setting Up Communications in a DriveTools32 Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3

Connecting to the Drive. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4

Chapter 5 Setting Up DH+ Direct Communications

Chapter Objectives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1

About DH+ Direct Communications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1

Using DH+ Direct Communications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2

Using RS-232 to DH+ Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8

Chapter 6 Setting Up DH+ to RIO Block Transfer Pass Thru Communications

Chapter Objectives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1

About DH+ to RIO Block Transfer Pass Thru Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1

Using DH+ to RIO Block Transfer Pass Thru Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3

Using RS-232 to DH+ to RIO Block Transfer Pass Thru Communications. . . . . . . . . . . 6-7

Chapter 7 Setting Up ControlNet Direct Communications

Chapter Objectives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1

About ControlNet Communications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1

Using ControlNet Direct Communications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2

Using RS-232 to ControlNet Direct Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-8

Using a 1203-CN1 Module to Connect to a ControlNet Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-12

Chapter 8 Setting Up ControlNet to RIO Block Transfer Pass Thru Communica tions

Chapter Objectives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1

About ControlNet to RIO Block Transfer Pass Thru Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1

Using ControlNet to RIO Block Transfer Pass Thru Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-3

Using RS-232 to ControlNet to RIO Block Transfer Pass Thru Communications. . . . . . 8-7

Chapter 9 Setting Up DeviceNet Direct Communications

Chapter Objectives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-1

About DeviceNet Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-1

Setting Up DeviceNet Direct Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2

Using RS-232 to DeviceNet Direct Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-8

Using a 1203-GU6 Module to Connect to a DeviceNet Network. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-14

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Chapter 10 Setting Up Allen-Bradley Ethernet to RIO Block Transfer Pass Thru Communications

Chapter Objectives. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-1

About Ethernet Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-1

Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-2

Configuring RSLinx. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-3

Setting Up Communications in a DriveTools32 Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-6

Connecting to the Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-7

Chapter 11 Using RSLinx Gateways

Chapter Objectives. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11-1

About RSLinx Gateways. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11-1

Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11-2

Configuring RSLinx. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11-3

Setting Up Communications in a DriveTools32 Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11-6

Connecting to the Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11-7

Chapter 12 Using a Modem Connection

Chapter Objectives. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-1

About Modem Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-1

Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-2

Configuring RSLinx. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-3

Setting Up Communications in a DriveTools32 Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-8

Connecting to the Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-9

Chapter 13 Using ControlLogix Gateways

Chapter Objectives. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13-1

About ControlLogix Gateways . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13-1

Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13-2

Configuring RSLinx. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13-3

Setting Up Communications in a DriveTools32 Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13-8

Connecting to the Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13-9

Chapter 14 Using ControlLogix Gateway to RIO Block Transfer Pass Thru Communications

Chapter Objectives. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14-1

About ControlLogix Gateways To RIO Block Transfer Pass Thru Communications . . .14-1

Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14-3

Configuring RSLinx. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14-4

Setting Up Communications in a DriveTools32 Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14-4

Connecting to the Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14-5

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Chapter 15 Using Online Help

Chapter Objectives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15-1

Accessing Online Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15-1

Finding Information in Online Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15-2

Accessing Context-Sensitive Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15-4

Chapter 16 Troubleshooting

Chapter Objectives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16-1

Communications Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16-1

Troubleshooting Procedures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16-4

Appendix A Products Supported by DriveTools32

Appendix Objectives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1

Supported SCANport-Compatible Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1

Other Supported Drives. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-2

Tool Connectivity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-2

Adapter Version Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-4

Using This Manual

Preface

Objectives

Who Should Use This Manual?

Purpose of This Manual

Read this preface to become familiar with the rest of the manual. In this preface,
you will read about the following:

• Who should use this manual.

• The purpose of this manual.

• Terms and abbreviations.

• Safety precautions.

• Conventions used in this manu al.

• Rockwell Automation support.

Use this manual if you are responsible for using the DriveTools32™ software to
program, monitor, and troubleshoot Allen-Bradley AC and DC digital drive
products. You should be familiar with programming and operating
Allen-Bradley digital drives and have basic personal computer and Windows™
95/98/NT operation skills, such as s tarting applications, navigating between
applications, using menus and dialog boxes, and accessing Windows online
help.

This manual is designed to get you started using DriveTools32 software. It
begins with an o v erview of DriveTools32 and the communications with which it
works. Then, instructions are provided for installing the software. Finally,
instructions are provided for using DriveTools32 with different types of
communications. For each type, you will read about the following:

• Ensuring that you have the necessary hardware set up properly.

• Configuring RSLinx Lite.

• Configuring a DriveTools32 application.

• Connecting to a drive.

After getting started, you should use the online help to become acquainted with
the DriveTools32 application that you are using. Each application’s online help
contains detailed information and step-by-step instructions on how to use the
application to configure, monitor, or control a drive.

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Contents of This Manual

Chapter Title Contents

Preface Using This Manual Purpose, background, and scope of this manual.
Chapter 1 Overview Overview of DriveTools32 software, RSLinx software, types of communications that you

can use, and the steps to get started using DriveTools32.
Chapter 2 Installing and Starting DriveTools32 Instructions for installing DriveTools32 and RSLinx.
Chapter 3 Setting Up RS-232 Point-to-Point

Serial Communications

Chapter 4 Setting up RS-232 Point-to-Point

Serial Communications for a 1395
Drive

Chapter 5 Setting Up DH+ Direct

Communications

Chapter 6 Setting Up DH+ to RIO Block Transfer

Pass Thru Communications

Chapter 7 Setting Up ControlNet Direct

Communications

Chapter 8 Setting Up ControlNet to RIO Block

Transfer Pass Thru Communications

Chapter 9 Setting Up DeviceNet Direct

Communications

Chapter 10 Setting Up Allen-Bradley Ethernet to

RIO Block Transfer Pass Thru
Communications

Chapter 11 Using RSLinx Gateways Instructions for setting up the required hardware, configuring RSLinx, and configuring

Chapter 12 Using a Modem Connection Instructions for setting up the required hardware, configuring RSLinx, and configuring

Instructions for setting up the required hardware, configuring RSLinx, and configuring

DriveTools32 for RS-232 point-to-point serial communications.

Instructions for setting up the required hardware, configuring RSLinx, and configuring

DriveTools32 for 1395 RS-232 point-to-point serial communications.

Instructions for setting up the required hardware, configuring RSLinx, and configuring

DriveTools32 for DH+ direct communications.

Instructions for setting up the required hardware, configuring RSLinx, and configuring

DriveTools32 for DH+ to RIO Block Transfer Pass Thru communications.

Instructions for setting up the required hardware, configuring RSLinx, and configuring

DriveTools32 for ControlNet direct communications.

Instructions for setting up the required hardware, configuring RSLinx, and configuring

DriveTools32 for ControlNet to RIO Block Transfer Pass Thru communications.

Instructions for setting up the required hardware, configuring RSLinx, and configuring

DriveTools32 for DeviceNet direct communications.

Instructions for setting up the required hardware, configuring RSLinx, and configuring

DriveTools32 for Allen-Bradley Ethernet to RIO Pass Thru communications.

DriveTools32 for RSLinx gateways.

DriveTools32 for modem connections.
Chapter 13 Using ControlLogix Gateways Instructions for setting up the required hardware, configuring RSLinx, and configuring

Chapter 14 Using ControlLogix Gateway to RIO

Block Transfer Pass Thru

Communications
Chapter 15 Using Online Help Instructions for using DriveTools32 online help.
Chapter 16 Troubleshooting Instructions for troubleshooting communications problems.
Appendix A Products Supported by DriveTools32 A list of products with which you can use DriveTools32.

DriveTools32 for ControlLogix gateways.
Instructions for setting up the required hardware, configuring RSLinx, and configuring

DriveTools32 for ControlLogix gateways to RIO Block Transfer Pass Thru
communications.

Related Documentation

Refer to the following documents:

For Help On: Refer to:

Using This Manual P-3

Safety Precautions and Important Information

DriveTools32 applications Online help for the individual DriveTools32 applications. All

RSLinx Online help for RSLinx. In the RSLinx

Please read the following safety precautions before using DriveTools32
software.

ATTENTION:

drives and the associated machinery that the dri ves control should

!

!

!

plan or implement the installation, start up, and subsequent
maintenance of the drive. Failure to comply may result in personal
injury and/or equipment damage.

ATTENTION:

or stopping a driv e using Dri veP anel32. Do not use Dri veP anel32
until you have read and understood the hazards explained in your
drive user manual(s).

ATTENTION:

Stop/Jog functions of DriveP anel32 software rely on the integrity
of software and communications between the dri ve and computer .
A software malfunction or loss of communications may result in
the inability to stop the drive using DrivePanel32. You
configure an adapter time-out (when prompted) and have an
independent hardwired stop device within reach when using
DrivePanel32 to control a drive. Dri v eP anel32 is not a substitute
for primary operator controls that meet industry standards and
local codes.

documentation for DriveTools32 is currently in the online help. Refer to
Chapter 15,

Topics

Using Online Help

to access RSLinx online help.

Only people familiar with Allen-Bradley

Hazard of injury or death exists when starting

Hazard of injury or death exists. The Start/

.

Help

menu, select

RSLinx Help

must

Important:

the same version to ensure proper communications. For example you can use
DrivePan el32 (version 2.5) and DriveManager32 (version 2.5) at the same time.
However, you should not use DrivePanel32 (version 2.0) and DriveManager32
(version 2.5) at the same time.

If you are using multiple DriveTools32 applications, they must be

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Terms and Abbreviations

The following terms and abbreviations are specific to this product. For a
complete listing of Allen-Bradley terminology, refer to the Allen-Bradley

Industrial Automation Glossary

Terms Definition

Drive You can use DriveTools32 with many Allen-Bradley products. These products include

DriveTools32 DriveTools32 software is a family of tools designed for Microsoft Windows 95,

Interchange In this manual, Interchange is a component of RSLinx.
RSLinx RSLinx is a Rockwell Software application that provides the communications drivers

SCANport A standard peripheral communications protocol for various Allen-Bradley drives and

SCANpor t
Peripheral
Device

the 1395 drive, 1336 FORCE™ drive, A-B/Stromberg drives, 160 SSC drive, and
SCANport™-compatible products (e.g., 1336 PLUS drive). For a list of SCANport­compatible products, refer to Appendix A,

Windows 98, and Windows NT™ 4.0 operating systems. This manual provides
instructions for getting started with DriveTools32 (release 2.5).

that let DriveTools32 communicate with Allen-Bradley drives using a variety of
networks as well as direct serial connections. This manual provides instructions for
configuring RSLinx 2.10.118 so that it can be used with DriveTools32.

power products.
A device that provides an interface between SCANport and a network. It is often

referred to as an adapter. For example, the 1203-SSS converter is a SCANport
peripheral device.

, Publication AG-7.1.

Products Supported by DriveTools32.

Conventions Used in This Manual

SCANpor t­Compatible
Product

An Allen-Bradley device that uses the SCANport communications interface to
communicate with one or more peripheral devices. For example, a motor drive such as
a 1336 PLUS is a SCANport product.

The following conventions are used throughout this manual:

• Bulleted lists p rovide information, not procedural steps.

• Numbered lists provide sequential steps or hierarchical information.

•

•

type is used for chapter names and titles of other manuals.

Italic

Bold

type is used for names of dialog boxes, dialog box fields, menus,

menu options, and buttons.

• In this manual, DriveTools32 refers to DriveTools32 (version 2.5).

• In some names, “x” is used as a place holder. F or e xample, 12 03-Gx1 r efers
to both 1203-GK1 and 1203-GD1.

• In this manual, RSLinx refers to either RSLinx Lite (version 2.10.118)
shipped with DriveTools32 or RSLinx (version 2.10.118).

Important:

This type of paragraph contains tips or notes that have been added

to call attention to useful information.

Using This Manual P-5

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following information:

• Product serial number and version number.
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by selecting

• Hardware you are using.

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• Description of what happened and what you were doing when the problem
occurred.

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Notes:

Overview

Chapter

1

Chapter Objectives

What Is DriveTools32?

Chapter 1 provides an overview of the DriveTools32 software package. In this
chapter, you will read about the following:

• DriveTools32 software suite.

• RSLinx software.

• Types of communications with which DriveTools32 is used.

• Hardware required for each type of communications system.

The DriveTools32 software suite is a family of tools designed for Microsoft
Windows 95, Windows 98, and Windows NT 4.0 (and greater) operating
systems. With the DriveTools32 applications, you can program, troubleshoot,
and maintain many Allen-Bradley AC and DC drives and products (refer to
Appendix A for a list). You initiate all changes to a drive.

The full DriveTools32 suite comprises the following software products:

Product: Lets you:

DriveManager32

DriveMonitor32





Create and edit the data tables that are used to configure the drive for your
application. DriveManager32 also provides several methods of displaying drive
diagnostic information.

Graphically monitor drive and/or PLC controller data points. You can display
live data values in a graphic format.

Important:

1395 serial communications when using DriveMonitor32.

You cannot access a drive via RIO Block Transfer Pass Thru or

DrivePanel32



Use the programming and control functions available with a Human Interface
Module (HIM) from your computer.

ATTENTION:

Stop/Jog functions of DrivePanel32 software rely on the

!

integrity of software and communications between the drive
and computer. A software malfunction or loss of
communications may result in the inability to stop the drive
using DrivePanel32. You
(when prompted) and have an independent hardwired stop
devic e within r each when usi ng DriveP anel3 2 to contro l a drive .
DrivePanel32 is not a substitute for primary operator controls
that meet industry standards and local codes.

Hazard of injury or death exists. The Start/

must

configure an adapter time-out

1-2 Overview

Product: Lets you:

What Is RSLinx?

Types of Communications

DriveTrending32

DriveBlockEditor32



Program and monitor the internal drive trending functions that are supported by
some drives (i.e., 1336 FORCE drives, 1395 DC drives, and 2364F
Regenerative DC Bus Supply units).

Create and monitor function block programs that run internally in 1336 FORCE



drives.

RSLinx provides the communications drivers that enable DriveTools32 to
communicate with Allen-Bradley drives and products using a variety of
networks as well as direct serial connections.

Before you can start DriveTools32 appli cations, you must either load RSLinx
Lite (version 2.10.118), which is shipped with DriveTools32, or you must
already have RSLinx 2.10.118 running and properly configured on your
computer. Later versions of RSLinx can also be used.

When you use DriveTools32 and RSLinx, you can connect to and communicate
with a drive using a variety of communications. For example, you can
communicate with a drive using a direct serial connection (Refer to Figure 1.1).

Figure 1.1
Direct Serial Connection

Computer

Adapter

Drive

Overview 1-3

You can also communicate with a drive or controller using a netw ork connection
(Refer to Figure 1.2).

Figure 1.2
Network Connection

Network

Controller

Adapter

Computer

Drive

A third option lets you communicate with a drive or controller using a remote
connection such as a gateway (Refer to Figure 1.3).

Figure 1.3
Remote Connection

Controller

Network

Computer

Drive

Adapter

1-4 Overview

You can use DriveTools32 with any of the following types of communications:

This Type of Communications: Refer To:

Required Hardware

RS-232 Point-to-Point Serial Communications for a SCANport-Compatible
Product

RS-232 Point-to-Point Serial Communications for a 1395 Drive Chapter 4



DH+

Direct Communications

DH+ to RIO Block Transfer Pass Thru Communications Chapter 6

ControlNet
ControlNet to RIO Block Transfer Pass Thru Communications Chapter 8

DeviceNet

Allen-Bradley Ethernet
RSLinx Gateways Chapter 11
Modem Connection Chapter 12
ControlLogix Gateways Chapter 13
ControlLogix Gateways to RIO Block Transfer Pass Thru Communications Chapter 14



Direct Communication s



Direct Communications



to RIO Block Transfer Pass Thru Communications

Chapter 3

Chapter 5

Chapter 7

Chapter 9

Chapter 10

Because DriveTools32 works with many types of communications, the har dware
you need depends on the type of drive that you want to access and the type of
communications that you are using. Refer to the following table:

Drive Refer To:

SCANpor t-C om pat ible
(e.g., 1336 PLUS drives or SMP)

1336 FORCE “Using DriveTools32 with a 1336 FORCE Drive” on page 1-6
1395 “Using DriveTools32 with a 1395 Drive” on page 1-7
A-B/Stromberg “Using DriveTools32 with an A-B/Stromberg Drive” on page 1-8
160 “Using DriveTools32 with a 160 Drive” on page 1-8

“Using DriveTools32 with an Allen-Bradley SCANport­Compatible Product” on page 1-5

Overview 1-5

Using DriveTools32 with an Allen-Bradley SCANport-Compatible Product

You can use DriveTools32 with many Allen-Bradley SCANport-compatible
products. For a list of Allen-Bradley SCA N port products, re fer to Appendix A,

Prod ucts Supp orte d by DriveTools32

products, you have the following options:

Communications Required Drive Hardware Required Computer Hardware Refer To:

RS-232 Point-to-Point Serial Serial Adapter (1203-SSS, 1203-GD2,

DH+ to RIO Block Transfer
Pass Thru (PLC or SLC)

RS-232 to ControlNet Direct ControlNet Adapter (1203-CN1) & appropriate

ControlNet Direct ControlNet Adapter (1203-CN1) & appropriate

RS-232 to ControlNet to RIO
Block Transfer Pass Thru
(PLC)

ControlNet to RIO Block
Transfer Pass Thru (PLC)

RS-232 to DeviceNet Direct DeviceNet Adapter (1203-GK5, 1203-GU6,

DeviceNet Direct DeviceNet Adapter (1203-GK5, 1203-GU6,

Ethernet t o RI O B l o c k Tran sfer
Pass Thru

RSLinx Gateway Server:
Ethernet to DH+ to RIO Block
Transfer Pass Thru

RSLinx Gateway Server:
Ethernet to ControlNet Direct

RSLinx Gateway Server:
Ethernet to RS-232 Point-to­Point Serial

Modem (Serial) Serial Adapter (1203-SSS, 1203-GD2,

ControlLogix Equipment depends on network to which the

ControlLogix to RIO Block
Transfer Pass Thru

1203-GK2, or 1336-GM2) & appropriate cable(s)
Remote I/O Adapter (1203-GD1, 1203-GK1, or

1336-GM1) & appropriate cable(s)

cables

cables
Remote I/O Adapter (1203-GD1, 1203-GK1, or

1336-GM1) & appropriate cable(s)

Remote I/O Adapter (1203-GD1, 1203-GK1, or
1336-GM1) & appropriate cable(s)

1336-GM5, or 1336-GM6) & appropriate
cable(s)

1336-GM5, or 1336-GM6) & appropriate
cable(s)

Remote I/O Adapter (1203-GD1, 1203-GK1, or
1336-GM1) & appropriate cable(s)

Remote I/O Adapter (1203-GD1, 1203-GK1 or
1336-GM1) & appropriate cable(s)

ControlNet Adapter (1203-CN1) & appropriate
cables

Serial Adapter(1203-SSS, 1203-GD2,
1203-GK2, or 1336-GM2) & appropriate cable(s)

1203-GK2, or 1336-GM2), appropriate cable(s),
null modem converter, and modem

drive is connected.
Remote I/O Adapter (1203-GD1, 1203-GK1 or

1336-GM1) & appropriate cable(s)

. If you use DriveTools32 with o ne of th ese

RS-232 port Chapter 3

1784-KT, -KTX, -KTXD, or -PCMK Chapter 6

1770-KFC & RS-232 port Chapter 7

1784-KTC, -KTCX, or -PCC Chapter 7

1770-KFC & RS-232 port Chapter 8

1784-KTC, -KTCX, or -PCC Chapter 8

1770-KFD & RS-232 port Chapter 9

1784-PCD or -PCIDS Chapter 9

Ethernet Interface Running TCP/IP Chapter 10

Client:

Ethernet Interface Running TCP/IP

Server:

Ethernet Interface Running TCP/IP and

1784-KT, -KTX, -KTXD, or -PCMK

Client:

Ethernet Interface Running TCP/IP

Server:

Ethernet Interface Running TCP/IP and

1784-KTC, -KTCX, or -PCC

Client:

Ethernet Interface Running TCP/IP

Server:

Ethernet Interface Running TCP/IP and

RS-232 port
RS-232 port and modem Chapter 12

Equipment depends on network to which the
computer is connected.

Equipment depends on network to which the
computer is connected.

Chapter 11

Chapter 11

Chapter 11

Chapter 13

Chapter 14

1-6 Overview

Using DriveTools32 with a 1336 FORCE Drive

The 1336 FORCE drives are SCANpor t-compatible pro ducts and of f er all of the
options available to SCANport-compatible products (refer to page 1-5). In
addition, 1336 FORCE drives offer the following options:

Communications Required Drive Hardware Required Computer Hardware Refer To:

RS-232 Serial to DH+
Direct

DH+ Direct PLC Communications Adapter Board

DH+ to RIO Block T ransf er
Pass Thru

RS-232 to ControlNet
Direct

ControlNet Direct ControlNet Adapter Board (1336T-GT3EN),

RS-232 to ControlNet to
RIO Block Transfer Pass
Thru (PLC)

ControlNet to RIO Block
Transfer Pass Thru (PLC)

Ethernet to RIO Block
Transfer Pass Thru

RSLinx Gateway Server:
Ethernet to DH+ Direct

RSLinx Gateway Server:
Ethernet to DH+ to RIO
Block Transfer Pass Thru

RSLinx Gateway Server:
Ethernet to ControlNet
Direct

ControlLogix Equipment depends on network to which the drive

Control Log ix to RIO Bl oc k
Transfer Pass Thru

PLC Communications Adapter Board
(1336T-GT1EN)

(1336T-GT1EN)
PLC Communications Adapter Board

(1336T-GT1EN)
ControlNet Adapte r Boar d (133 6T- GT 3EN ),

ControlNet Repea ter Ada pte r (1786 -RPA), and
ControlNet Fiber Module (1786-RPFM)

ControlNet Repea ter Ada pte r (1786 -RPA), and
ControlNet Fiber Module (1786-RPFM)

PLC Communications Adapter Board
(1336T-GT1EN)

PLC Communications Adapter Board
(1336T-GT1EN)

PLC Communications Adapter Board
(1336T-GT1EN)

PLC Communications Adapter Board
(1336T-GT1EN)

PLC Communications Adapter Board
(1336T-GT1EN)

ControlNet Adapte r Boar d (133 6T- GT 3EN ),
ControlNet Repea ter Ada pte r (1786 -RPA), and
ControlNet Fiber Module (1786-RPFM)

is connected.
PLC Communications Adapter Board

(1336T-GT1EN)

RS-232 port and 1770-KF2 Chapter 5

1784-KT, -KTX, -KTXD, or -PCMK Chapter 5

1784-KT, -KTX, -KTXD, or -PCMK Chapter 6

1770-KFC & RS-232 port Chapter 7

1784-KTC, -KTCX, or -PCC Chapter 7

1770-KFC & RS-232 port Chapter 8

1784-KTC, -KTCX, or -PCC Chapter 8

Ethernet Interface Running TCP/IP Chapter 10

Client:

Ethernet Interface Running TCP/IP

Server:

Ethernet Interface Running TCP/

IP and 1784-KT, -KTX, -KTXD, or -PCMK

Client:

Ethernet Interface Running TCP/IP

Server:

Ethernet Interface Running TCP/

IP and 1784-KT, -KTX, -KTXD, or -PCMK

Client:

Ethernet Interface Running TCP/IP

Server:

Ethernet Interface Running TCP/

IP and 1784-KTC, -KTCX, or -PCC
Equipment depends on network to which

the computer is connected.
Equipment depends on network to which

the computer is connected.

Chapter 11

Chapter 11

Chapter 11

Chapter 13

Chapter 14

Overview 1-7

Using DriveTools32 with a 1395 Drive

With the 1395 drive, you have the following options:

Communications Required Drive Hardware Required Computer Hardware Refer To:

RS-232 Point-to-Point Serial 1300-ITSSC RS-232 port Chapter 4
RS-232 Serial to DH+ Direct Multi-Communications Adapter Board

(1395-KP51)

DH+ Direct Multi-Communications Adapter Board

DH+ to RIO Block Transfer
Pass Thru

RS-232 to ControlNet Direct ControlNet Adapter Board (1395-KP54EN),

ControlNet Direct ControlNet Adapter Board (1395-KP54EN),

RS-232 to ControlNet to
RIO Block Transfer Pass
Thru (PLC)

ControlNet to RIO Block
Transfer Pass Thru (PLC)

Ethernet to RIO Block
Transfer Pass Thru

RSLinx Gateway Server:
Ethernet to DH+ Direct

(1935-KP51)
Node Adapter (1395-KP50) or

Multi-Communications Adapter (1395-KP51)

ControlNet Repeater Adapter (1786-RPA),
and ControlNet Fiber Module (1786-RPFM)

ControlNet Repeater Adapter (1786-RPA),
and ControlNet Fiber Module (1786-RPFM)

Node Adapter (1395-KP50) or
Multi-Communications Adapter (1395-KP51)

Node Adapter (1395-KP50) or
Multi-Communications Adapter (1395-KP51)

Node Adapter (1395-KP50) or
Multi-Communications Adapter (1395-KP51)

Multi-Communications Adapter (1395-KP51)

RS-232 port and 1770-KF2 Chapter 5

1784-KT, -KTX, -KTXD, or -PCMK Chapter 5

1784-KT, -KTX, -KTXD, or -PCMK Chapter 6

1770-KFC & RS-232 port Chapter 7

1784-KTC, -KTCX, or -PCC Chapter 7

1770-KFC & RS-232 port Chapter 8

1784-KTC, -KTCX, or -PCC Chapter 8

Ethernet Interface Running TCP/IP Chapter 10

Client:

Ethernet Interface Running TCP/IP

Server:

Ethernet Interface Running TCP/IP

and 1784-KT, -KTX, -KTXD, or -PCMK

Chapter 11

RSLinx Gateway Server:
Ethernet to DH+ to RIO
Block Transfer Pass Thru

RSLinx Gateway Server:
Ethernet to ControlNet
Direct

ControlLogix Equipment depends on network to which the

ControlLogix to RIO Block
Transfer Pass Thru

Node Adapter (1395-KP50) or
Multi-Communications Adapter (1395-KP51)

ControlNet Adapter Board (1395-KP54EN),
ControlNet Repeater Adapter (1786-RPA),
and ControlNet Fiber Module (1786-RPFM)

drive is connected.
Multi-Communications Adapter (1395-KP51) Equipment depends on network to which the

Client:

Ethernet Interface Running TCP/IP

Server:

Ethernet Interface Running TCP/IP

and 1784-KT, -KTX, -KTXD, or -PCMK

Client:

Ethernet Interface Running TCP/IP

Server:

Ethernet Interface Running TCP/IP

and 1784-KTC, -KTCX, or -PCC
Equipment depends on network to which the

computer is connected.

computer is connected.

Chapter 11

Chapter 11

Chapter 13

Chapter 14

1-8 Overview

Using DriveTools32 with an A-B/Stromberg Drive

With a 1352, 1352 C, 1352 C Plus, 3400 DC, or 3502 LGU Stromberg drive,
you have th e foll owing options:

Communications Required Drive Hardware Required Computer Hardware Refer To:

RS-232 Serial to DH+ Direct 3500-TBX card

(147096 or 157676)

DH+ Direct 3500-TBX card

RSLinx Gateway Server:
Ethernet to DH+ Direct

(147096 or 157676)
3500-TBX card

(147096 or 157676)

RS-232 port and 1770-KF2 Chapter 5

1784 -KT, -KTX, KTXD, or -PCMK Chapter 5

Client:

Ethernet Interface Running TCP/IP

Server:

Ethernet Interface Running TCP/IP

and 1784-KT, -KTX, -KTXD, or -PCMK

Chapter 11

Using DriveTools32 with a 160 Drive

With a 160 drive, you have the following option:

Communications Required Drive Hardware Required Computer Hardware Refer To:

RS-232 Point-to-Point Serial 160-RS1 Communications Adapter and

Modem 160-RS1 Communications Adapter,

Getting Started

appropriate cables

appropriate cables, null modem converter,
and modem

To use DriveTools32 to monitor, configure, or control a drive, you need to:

RS-232 port Chapter 3

RS-232 port and modem Chapter 12

with DriveTools32

1.

Install DriveTools32 and RSLinx. Refer to Chapter 2,

Starting Drive Tools32

.

Installing and

2.

Verify that you are using the correct hardware and settings for your type of
communications.

3.

Configure RSLinx for your type of communications.

4.

Configure the DriveToo ls32 application for your type of communications.

5.

Connect to a drive.

➀

Determine the type of communications that you will be using, and then refer to the appropriate

➀

➀

➀

chapter. Chapter 3 through Chapter 14 provide instructions for setting up hardware, configuring
RSLinx and DriveTools32, and connecting to a drive for each type of communications.

➀

Installing and Starting DriveTools32

Chapter

2

Chapter Objectives

System Requirements

Chapter 2 provides instructions for installing DriveTools32 and RSLinx. In this
chapter, you will read about the following:

• System Requirements.

• Installin g DriveTools32 and RSLinx.

• Starting RSLinx and DriveTools32 applications.

• Creating databases in DriveTools32.

DriveTools32 runs on the Microsof t Windows 95, Windows 98, or Windows NT
(4.0 or greater) operating systems.

Windows 95 and Windows 98 System Requirements

• Personal computer using 486 66 MHz processor or better with at least 16
MB (MegaBytes) of RAM and 50 MB or hard drive space.

• VGA Monitor capable of 640 x 480 resolution or better.

•CD-ROM drive.

• Mouse or other Windows 95/98 compatible pointing device.

Windows NT System Requirements

• Personal computer using at least 100MHz Pentium® class processor with at
least 32 MB (MegaBytes) of RAM and 50 MB of hard drive space.

• VGA Monitor capable of 800 x 600 resolution or better.

•CD-ROM drive.

• Mouse or other Window s NT compatible pointing device.

2-2 Installing and Star ting DriveTools32

Installing DriveTools32

You can install Driv eTools32 on a computer running Windows 95, Windows 98,
or Windows NT.

Important:

must have administrator privileges on the computer.

Important:

installing the new version.

To install DriveTools32, you need to:

1.

If necessary, uninstall old versions of DriveTools32 from the computer.

Important:

install DriveTools32 in the same location as the old program. This preserves the
mapping between existing databases and the DriveTools32 applications.

2.

Exit all Windows programs.

3.

Insert the DriveTools32 CD in the CD-ROM drive. The install wizard starts.

To install DriveTools32 on a computer running Wi ndows NT, you

If you are upgrading DriveTools32, uninstall the old version before

ATTENTION:

DriveT ools32 may overwrite e xisting DriveT ools32 database files.

!

Ensure that needed database files are saved in a safe location to
avoid losing them when you install DriveTools32.

If you are upgrading DriveTools32, it is recommended that you

Hazard of equipment damage exists. Installing

4.

Follow the instructions in the Install wizard.

Important:

Important:

must be re-installed to activate or deactivate the security system. During a
reinstallation, data may be lost.

The serial number for registration is on the DriveTools32 box.

Selecting a security system is a one time decision. DriveTools32

Installing and Star ting DriveTools32 2-3

Installing RSLinx

You must have version 2.10.118 (or greater) of RSLinx or RSLinx Lite installed
and properly configured before you can use DriveTools32 to communicate with
a drive. It is recommended that y ou also install RS Linx Service P ack 1 to update
RSLinx to versio n 2.10.167. When you finish installing DriveTools32, you are
prompted to install RSLinx Lite and the necessary service packs.

Important:

computer, do not install the RSLinx that is shipped with DriveTools32. Click

No

.

If you need to install RSLinx, follow these directions:

1.

Click

If you already have RSLinx (version 2.10.118) installed on the

Yes

to display the RSLinx Install wizard.

2-4 Installing and Star ting DriveTools32

2.

Follow the instructions in the Install wizard.

Important:

start it using Windows Explorer. Start Windows Explorer, click your CD-ROM
drive,
Lite setup. Start Windows Explorer, click your CD-ROM drive,

V2.1_SP1

If the RSLinx Install wizard does not appear automatically, you can

RSLinx

, and then double-click

RSLinx

Service Pack 1

, and

V2.1

, and then double-click

Setup.exe

Setup.exe

to run the service pack setup.

to run the RSLinx

RSLinx

, and

Starting DriveTools32 Applications and RSLinx

The first time that yo u use Dri v eTools32, you must start RSLinx bef ore you star t
the DriveTools32 application. T o start RSLinx in Windows, click

Programs, Rockwell Software, RSLinx

To start a DriveTools32 application, click
then the DriveTools32 application (e.g.,

Important:
ADMIN

KEY

is
DriveManager32 online help.

Important:

starts with it. If you reconfigure a driver, you must close the DriveTools32
application and then restart it.

If you have enabled the security system, the default user name is

, and the default password is

. For instructions on changing user names and passwords, refer to the

When you start a DriveTools32 application, RSLinx automatically

, and then

Start, Programs, DriveTools32

DriveManager32

PASS

. The default administrator keyword

RSLinx

Start

,

.

and

).

Installing and Star ting DriveTools32 2-5

DriveTools32 and Database Files

DriveTools32 uses a unique database file for each drive so that you can
configure each dri v e individually. Dri v eTools32 ships with many of the database
files that it will need (refer to Appendix A,

DriveTools32

If a drive does not ha ve a data base f ile in DriveTo ols32, yo u will be pro mpted to
download a database file when you try to connect to it in a DriveTools32
application.

Important:

folder. You can change the folder to which database files are downloaded by
selecting
You must specify a path and then select

1.

If the
uploads a database file. The following prompt appears to inform you that
the download is complete.

).

By default, DriveTools32 downloads database files into its program

Set Data Base Path

Data Base Read Error

in the DriveTools32 application’s

dialog box appears, click

Products Supported by

Options

Use Alternate Data Base Directory

Yes

. DriveToo ls32

menu.

.

2.

Click OK.

2-6 Installing and Star ting DriveTools32

Notes:

Setting Up RS-232 Point-to-Point Serial
Communications

Chapter

3

Chapter Objectives

About RS-232 Point-to-Point Serial Communications

Chapter 3 provides instructions for using DriveTools32 with RS-232 point-to­point serial communications to a SCANport-compatible product. In this chapter,
you will read about the following:

• Required equipment and settings.

• Configuring RSLinx for RS-232 point-to-point serial communications.

• Configuring a DriveTools32 application for RS-232 point-to-point serial
communications.

• Connecting to a drive.

Important:

compatible product. For information on a 1395 drive, refer to Chapter 4,

up RS-232 Point-to-Point Serial Comm unications for a 1395 Drive

Using RS-232 point-to-point serial communications, you can establish a direct
serial connection between a computer and a dri ve. Figure 3.1 shows an example:

Figure 3.1
RS-232 Point-to-Point Serial Communications for a SCANport-Compatible Product

SCANport

For this type of configuration, you must connect to a SCANport-

Protocol

RS-232

DF1 Protocol

Setting

.

SCANport-

Compatible

Drive

1203-SSS

Important:

capacities greater than an RS-232 connection can provide. Communication
faults may occur when you use a serial connection with these applications.

Some DriveTools32 applications may require communication

3-2 Setting Up RS-232 Point-to-Point Serial Communications

Hardware

Required Hardware

The following hardware is required for an RS-232 serial connection:

Drive Required Drive Hardware Required Computer

Hardware

➀

SCANport-Compatible

160 SSC 160-RS1 Serial Adapter and appropriate cable RS-232 port

➀

For a list of SCANport-compatible products, refer to Appendix A,

Serial Adapter(1203-SSS, 1203-GD2,
1203-GK2, or 1336-GM2) and appropriate
cable(s)

Products Supported by DriveTools32

RS-232 port

.

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.

• Use a standard straight-thru serial cable to connect your computer to the
adapter.

• Ensure that your serial communications module settings are correct. In most
cases, you should use the factory-set defaults. If you decide to change the
default settings, note the new settings because you need to know them when
you configure RSLinx and DriveTools32. Refer to the appropriate manual:

Communications Module Refer To:

1203-GD2, 1203-GK2, or 1336 GM2
1203-SSS

Important:

If you are using a 1203-GD2 serial communications module, its

Bulletin 1203 Serial Communications Module User Manual
Smart Self-powered Serial Converter User Manual

firmware must be release 2.04 or greater. If you use an earlier version, all
parameters may not be shown.