Rockwell Automation 1203-SSS Smart Self-powered Serial Converter - Manual (Page 13)

Getting Started 1-5
This section is designed to help experienced users start using the serial
converter. If you are unsure how to complete a step, refer to the
referenced chapter.
Figure 1.2 Example Serial Connection to a Computer
Figure 1.3 Example Serial Connection to a Hand-Held Computer
Quick Start
Step Action Refer to
1 Review the safety precautions for the serial converter. Throughout This
Manual
2 Install the serial converter.
Connect a 1202-C10 cable to the serial converter and a
compatible product. Then, connect a 1203-SFC serial cable to
the serial converter and a computer. Make sure that power
has been applied to the DPI or SCANport product. Chapter 2 ,
Installing the
Serial Converter
3 Configure the serial converter parameters.
Use one of the following to configure parameters in the serial
converter:
• DriveExplorer (1)
• DriveTools 2000 (v1.xx or greater)
• PowerFlex HIM
• Terminal emulation software
• VT-100 compatible terminal
(1) Products implementing DPI require version 2.01 or greater. Products implementing
SCANport can use version 1.01 or greater.
Chapter 3 ,
Configuring the
Serial Converter
Product
Serial
Converter
Computer
1202-C10
Cable
1203-SFC
Cable
PWR STS
PORT MOD NET A NET B
Product
Serial
Converter
1203-SNM
Null Cable
Converter
(sold separately)
Hand-Held
Computer
1202-C10
Cable
1203-SFC
Cable Serial
Cable