Rockwell Automation RECOMM-232 Serial Converter for use with DPI AC Drives - Manual (Page 16)

3-2 Serial Converter for use with DPI AC Drives
3.2 Installing the Serial Converter
Use the following procedure and refer to figure 3.2 to install the
serial converter.
Step 1. Connect the serial converter to the product using the
RECBL-M10 cable.
Step 2. Connect the converter to the computer using the
RECBL-SFC cable.
Step 3. Verify that power is applied to the product. The serial
converter receives power from the product. Therefore, the
product must be powered before the serial converter will
operate.
The diamond light on the serial converter flashes green to indicate
that the serial converter is properly installed and receiving power. If
it is not green, refer to Chapter 5, Troubleshooting.
3.3 Removing the Serial Converter
Use The followoing procedure to disconnect the serial converter
Step 1. Disconnect the RECBL-M10 cable from the product and
then from the serial converter. To disconnect it, gently push
it in and then pull it out.
Step 2. Disconnect the RECBL-SFC serial cable from the serial
converter and then the computer.
Figure 3.2 – Connecting the Cables to the Serial Converter
RX
TX Step 1
Step 2
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ATTENTION: If the serial converter is transmitting control I/O
to the product (indicated by a solid green diamond LED), the
product may fault when you remove or reset the serial
converter. Determine how your product will respond before
removing or resetting a connected serial converter. Failure to
observe these precautions could result bodily injury and/or
damage to equipment.