Chapter 1
Getting Started
The 1203-USB converter provides a communications interface between a
computer and any Allen-Bradley product supporting these drive
communication interfaces:
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• DPI (Drive Peripheral Interface) for PowerFlex
PowerFlex 750-Series drives
• DSI (Drive Serial Interface) for PowerFlex 4-Class drives, PowerFlex
520-Series drives, and Kinetix 3 drives
• SCANport for legacy 1305 drives, 1336 drives, and so forth
7-Class drives and
The 1203-USB converter uses the full-duplex, RS-232 DF1 protocol
Topic Page
Components
Features
Compatible Products 1-3
Required Equipment 1-4
Safety Precautions 1-6
Quick Start 1-6
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Cables Supplied with
1203-USB Converter
Cable Required for
Kinetix 3 Drive
(ordered separately)
1203-USB
Converter
Components
Item Part Description
Computer Cable Port Plug the USB cable into this port.
➊
Status Indicators LEDs that indicate converter operation, data being received from
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Drive Cable Port • DPI Drives or SCANport Legacy Drives:
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20-HIM-H10 Cable DPI or SCANport drive cable (1 m length) with male
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22-HIM-H10 Cable
USB Cable USB cable (2 m length) with a Type B connector on one end to
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2090-CCMUSDS-48AA0x
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Cable (ordered separately)
the computer, and data being sent to the computer. For more
information, see Chapter 4, Troubleshooting.
Plug the 20-HIM-H10 cable into this port.
• DSI Drives:
Plug the 22-HIM-H10 cable (for PowerFlex drives) or the
2090-CCMUSDS-48AA0x cable (for Kinetix 3 drives) into this
port.
26-pin-to-male 8-pin circular mini-DIN connectors.
DSI drive cable (1 m length) with male 26-pin-to-male RJ45
connectors for use with PowerFlex drives.
connect to the 1203-USB converter, and a Type A connector on
the other end of the cable to connect to a computer.
DSI drive cable (1 m or 3 m length) with male 26-pin-to-male
6-pin IEEE 1394 connectors for use with Kinetix 3 drives.
Features
The features of the 1203-USB converter include the following:
• Connects to, and is compatible with, products that support the
Allen-Bradley DPI, DSI, and SCANport dri v e communicatio n interfaces
(see Compatible Products
The 1203-USB converter autobauds to the appropriate communication
data rate that is used by the drive.
• Provides a means for configuration software tools to access parameters
in supported drives.
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• Compatibility with various drive configuration tools to configure the
1203-USB converter and connected drive as shown below.
Configuration Tool 1203-USB DPI Drive DSI Drive SCANport Drive
Connected Components Workbench
Software, version 1.02 or later
DriveExplorer Lite or Full software,
version 4.04 or later
DriveExecutive software,
version 1.01 or later
Terminal emulation software,
such as HyperTerminal
(1)
Except PowerFlex 520-Series drives and Kinetix 3 drives.
• Status indicators to report the operating status of the converter.
• Fixed baud rate of 115.2 kbps.
• Receives po wer from the connected host dri v e, eliminating the need for a
dedicated power source.
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Yes not recommended
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Compatible Products
• Upgradable firmware to get new features as they become available.
At the time of publication, the 1203-USB converter is compatible with the
following products.
TIP: Also check the supported products by the various drive software
tools. For example, the PowerFlex 520-Series drives and Kinetix 3 drives
are only supported by Connected Components Workbench software and not
DriveExplorer or DriveExecutive software.
DPI Products
• PowerFlex 70/70EC drives
• PowerFlex 700/700VC drives
• PowerFlex 700 Series B drives
• PowerFlex 700H drives
• PowerFlex 700S drives
• PowerFlex 700L
• PowerFlex 753 drives
• PowerFlex 755 drives
• PowerFlex Digital DC drives
• PowerFlex 7000 drives
• SMC
• SMC-50 Smart Motor Controllers
• MSR57 Speed Monitoring Safety Relays
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Flex Smart Motor Controllers
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