Configuring the converter for rtu master mode, Configuring rslinx for serial multi-drop – Rockwell Automation 1203-USB Converter User Manual
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Configuring the Converter for RTU Master Mode
1. From the pull-down menu in the Value column of the 1203-USB Linear
List dialog box for converter Parameter 01 - [Adapter Cfg], choose
‘3’ (RTU Master).
2. Remove power from the drive to which the 1203-USB converter is
connected, which temporarily ends communications.
3. Electrically connect all drives to create the RTU Master network.
See
for details.
Configuring RSLinx for Serial Multi-Drop
The Configured Driver in RSLinx is slightly different when configuring for
a RS-485 multi-drop system as opposed to a point-to-point system (single
drive).
1. Open RSLinx software.
2. From the Communications menu, choose Configure Drivers.