3 using v*s utilities via mdcomm-232 – Rockwell Automation MD65 Profibus Communication Card User Manual

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Configuring the PROFIBUS Module

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4.3

Using V*S Utilities via MDCOMM-232

V*S Utilities can be used to access parameters in the module. Use
V*S Utilities (version 4.0) and the MDCOMM-232 (version 2.001 or
higher). For more information on V*S Utilities, see instruction
manual D2-3488.

Step 1.

Connect the MDCOMM-232 to the MD65 and to a PC
serial COM port, then apply power to the MD65 drive.

Step 2.

Open V*S Utilities and press the “Connect Serial” button
in the toolbar. In the left window under “Devices,” “Node 1:
MD65” appears. There are three configurable devices: the
MD65, the Profibus module and the serial module
MDCOMM-232.

4. Press Enter to select

the Profibus module.
The Parameters menu
for the module will be
displayed.

5. Press Enter to access

the parameters. Edit
the module parameters
using the same
techniques that you
use to edit parameters.

Table 4.2 – Using the LCD OIM or CopyCat Keypad

Step

Key(s)

Example Screens

Parameters

Linear List

Changed Params

DIAG

PARAM

DSEL

MEM

SEL

X

Mode

RO

Parameter:

#

001

Single Drive 0

VALUE

LIMITS

SEL

X

Figure 4.1 – Using V*S Utilities

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