Rockwell Automation 22-SCM-232 Serial Converter Module - Manual (Page 96)

Glossary-2
serial converter module and PowerFlex 4-Class HIMs (22-HIM*) are
examples of DSI peripherals.
DSI Product
A device that uses the DSI communications interface to communicate
with one or more peripheral devices. For example, a motor drive such as
a PowerFlex 4-Class drive is a DSI product. In this manual, a DSI
product is also referred to as “product” or “host.”
DriveExplorer Software
DriveExplorer software is a tool for monitoring and configuring
Allen-Bradley products and adapters. It can be run on computers running
Microsoft Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows NT (version 4.0 or
higher), Windows ME, Windows 2000, Windows XP, and Windows CE
(version 2.0 or higher) operating systems. DriveExplorer (version 3.01 or
higher) can be used to configure this serial converter module and
PowerFlex 4-Class drives. A free version of DriveExplorer Lite is
included with the serial converter module. Information about
DriveExplorer software can be accessed at http://www.ab.com/drives/
driveexplorer.
DriveTools Software
A software suite designed for Microsoft Windows 95, Windows 98, and
Windows NT (4.0 or higher) operating systems. To fully utilize DSI
products, use DriveTools 2000 version 1.01 or higher. This software
suite provides a family of tools that you can use to program, monitor,
control, troubleshoot, and maintain Allen-Bradley products. Information
about DriveTools can be accessed at http://www.ab.com/drives.
F
Fault Action
A fault action determines how the serial converter module and connected
drive act when a communications fault (for example, a cable is
disconnected) occurs or when the scanner is switched out of run mode.
The former uses a communications fault action, and the latter uses an
idle fault action.
Flash Update
The process of updating firmware in the serial converter module.
H
Hold Last
When communications are disrupted (for example, a serial cable is
disconnected), the converter module and PowerFlex drive can respond
by holding last state. Hold last state results in the drive receiving the last
data received via the DF1 connection before the disruption. If the drive