Installing connected components workbench software, Powering up the converter – Rockwell Automation 1203-USB Converter User Manual

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Installing the Converter

PowerFlex 1203-USB Converter User Manual

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21. Verify that the drivers have been correctly installed by expanding Ports

(COM & LPT) in the Device Manager treeview as shown below.

‘Allen-Bradley 1203-USB (COMx)’ should appear in the treeview. Note
the COM port being used. This COM port number will be used later to
configure a driver using RSLinx software to represent the connection on
the COM port. This is required for either the Connected Components
Workbench or DriveExecutive software tool. See

Using Connected

Components Workbench Software on page 3-2

or, for DriveExecutive

software,

Configuring the Converter on page D-2

for details.

Installing Connected

Components Workbench

Software

If you do not have Connected Components Workbench software on your
computer and intend to use it as your configuration tool, you can obtain a
free copy. See

User-Supplied Equipment on page 1-5

for details. Follow the

instructions included with the software.

Powering Up the Converter

The 1203-USB converter receives power from the drive, so the drive must
be powered before the converter will operate. The Diamond status indicator
on the converter flashes green to indicate that the converter is properly
installed and receiving power. If it is not green, see

Chapter 4

,

Troubleshooting

.

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