Features -2, 2 features – Rockwell Automation 1203-USB USB Converter (Same as DRIVES-UM001) Out of synch with AB version. User Manual

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USB Converter User Manual

2.2

Features

The 1203-USB converter features the following:

The converter can connect to products implementing DPI or MDI. The converter
will autobaud to the DPI or MDI data rate that is used by the drive.

Provides a means for V*S Utilities (version 4.06 or higher) software tools to
access parameters of DPI and MDI drives.

Three status indicators (LEDs) report the operating status of the converter.

A fixed baud rate of 115.2 kbps is supported.

The converter receives power from the host (connected) drive. An outside power
source is not needed.

A number of configuration tools can be used to configure the 1203-USB converter
and connected drive:

•OIMs (DPI and MDI drives)

•V*S Utilities (version 4.06 or higher)

•Terminal emulation software

The converter is flash upgradeable to take full advantage of new firmware features
as they become available.

Table 2.1 – Components of the Converter

Item

Part

Description

Computer
Cable Port

The USB cable is plugged into this connector.

Status
Indicators

LEDs that indicate converter operation, data is
being received from the computer, and data is
being sent to the computer. Refer to Chapter 5,
Troubleshooting, for more information.

Drive Cable
Port

DPI Drives: Plug the 20-OIM-H10 cable into this
port.
MDI Drives: Plug the 22-OIM-H10 cable into this
port.

20-OIM-H10
Cable

DPI cable (1 m) with male 26-pin-to-male 8-pin
circular mini-DIN connectors.

22-OIM-H10
Cable

MDI cable (1 m) with male 26-pin-to-male RJ45
connectors.

USB Cable

USB cable (2 m) with a Type B connector to
connect to the converter and a Type A connector
to connect to a computer.

Not shown

V*S Utilities
CD-ROM

CD that includes V*S Utilities software, 1203-USB
driver, and USB serial port driver.

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