Hardware – Rockwell Automation 9303 DRIVE TOOLS 32 VER 2.50 GETTING STARTED User Manual

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Setting Up ControlNet to RIO Block Transfer Pass Thru Communications

8-7

Using RS-232 to
ControlNet to RIO
Block Transfer
Pass Thru
Communications

RS-232 to ControlNet to RIO Block Transfer Pass Thru communications use an
external converter (1770-KFC).

Important: If you are using an interface card, refer to “Using ControlNet to
RIO Block Transfer Pass Thru Communications
” on page 8-3.

Hardware

Required Hardware

The hardware required for this type of communications depends on the drive
type. Refer to the following table:

Setting Up the Hardware

To use DriveTools32 with this type of communications, you must:

Ensure that the drive and adapter are properly installed and powered.

Ensure that cables are securely connected and protected from damage.

Ensure that block transfer is enabled in your adapter. If you are using a
1203-Gx1 or 1336-GM1 module, switch 1 on SW3 must be ON.

Important: Ensure that the ladder logic program and PLC configuration reflect
the image table with Block Transfer enabled.

Note the Remote I/O adapter settings. You need to specify the rack and
group number when configuring a DriveTools32 application.

Drive

Required Drive Hardware

Required Computer Hardware

SCANport Product

Remote I/O adapter (1203-GD1,
1203-GK1, or 1336-GM1) and
appropriate cable(s)

1770-KFC and RS-232 port

1336 FORCE

PLC Communications Adapter Board
(1336T-GT1EN)

1770-KFC and RS-232 port

1395

Node Adapter (1395-KP50) or
Multi-Communications Adapter
(1395-KP51)

1770-KFC and RS-232 port

For a list of SCANport-compatible products, refer to Appendix A, Products Supported by DriveTools32.

If Using:

Refer To:

Remote I/O Adapter (1203-GD1, 1203-GK1 or
1336-GM1) and appropriate cable(s)

Bulletin 1203 Remote I/O Communications Module User
Manual

PLC Communications Adapter Board
(1336T-GT1EN)

1336 FORCE PLC Communications Adapter User Manual

Node Adapter (1395-KP50) or
Multi-Communications Adapter (1395-KP51)

Bulletin 1395 Multi-Communications Board Hardware/
Software Reference Manual

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