Rockwell Automation 1203-USB USB Converter (Same as DRIVES-UM001) Out of synch with AB version. User Manual

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D-4

USB Converter User Manual

Configuring the Converter for RTU Master Mode

Using V*S Utilities

1.

On the V*S Utilities 1203-USB Parameter List screen (

Figure D.1

), double-click

converter parameter Adapter Cfg (01) and set its value to “3 = RTU Master.”

2.

Remove power from the drive to which the 1203-USB converter is connected. This
temporarily ends communications. Then electrically connect all drives to create
the RTU Master network.

see “Network Wiring” on page D-4.

for details.

Network Wiring

When wiring an RTU Master network, refer to the network wiring example shown in

Figure D.2

. Connect the first MDI Class drive (Drive 1) on the network to the

1203-USB converter using an AK-U0-RJ45-SC1 splitter cable. Connect its male end
into Port 2 on the bottom of the drive. The 1203-USB converter must be connected to
the Master port (identified by the letter “M” at the port) of the splitter cable.

Important: Only one splitter cable can be used on the network, and it must be used to

connect the 1203-USB converter to the first drive.

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Figure D.1 – V*S Utilities 1203-USB Parameter List Screen

Network

Drive

Number

Address Setting for Drive

Parameter Drive Addr Cfg (104)

Comm Fault Setting for
Drive Parameter Comm

Loss Action (105)

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