Reliance electric 1203-USB User manual

Instruction Manual
USB Converter
1203-USB
D2-3559

©2006 Rockwell International Corporation
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Contents I
CONTENTS
Chapter 1
Introduction
1.1 Related Documentation ................................................................................... 1-1
1.2 Manual Conventions........................................................................................ 1-1
1.3 Getting Assistance from Reliance Electric....................................................... 1-1
Chapter 2
About the USB Converter
2.1 Components .................................................................................................... 2-1
2.2 Features .......................................................................................................... 2-2
2.3 Compatible Products ....................................................................................... 2-3
2.4 Required Equipment........................................................................................ 2-3
2.5 Safety Precautions .......................................................................................... 2-4
2.6 Quick Start....................................................................................................... 2-4
2.7 Modes of Operation ......................................................................................... 2-6
Chapter 3
Installing the Converter
3.1 Selecting Cables.............................................................................................. 3-1
3.2 Installing the Converter.................................................................................... 3-2
3.3 Installing the USB Drivers................................................................................ 3-3
3.4 Installing V*S Utilities....................................................................................... 3-6
3.5 Removing the Converter.................................................................................. 3-6
Chapter 4
Configuring the Converter
4.1 Configuration Tools ......................................................................................... 4-1
4.2 Using the DPI Class OIM................................................................................. 4-2
4.3 Using the MDI Class OIM ................................................................................ 4-4
4.4 Using V*S Utilities............................................................................................ 4-4
4.5 V*S Utilities Quick Start ................................................................................... 4-5
4.6 Using Terminal Emulation Software ................................................................ 4-6
4.7 Resetting the Converter................................................................................... 4-8
Chapter 5
Troubleshooting
5.1 Understanding the Status Indicators ............................................................... 5-1
5.2 Converter Diagnostic Items ............................................................................. 5-4
5.3 Viewing and Clearing the Event Queue........................................................... 5-5
5.4 Viewing and Clearing DF1 Communication Statistics ..................................... 5-8
5.5 Troubleshooting Potential Problems................................................................ 5-9

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Appendix A ................................................................................................................................. A-1
Appendix B ................................................................................................................................. B-1
Appendix C ................................................................................................................................. C-1
Appendix D ................................................................................................................................. D-1
Glossary

Introduction 1-1
CHAPTER 1
Introduction
This manual is intended for qualified electricians familiar with installing, programming,
and maintaining AC drives.
This manual contains information on:
•Installing and configuring the converter
•Programming the converter
•Troubleshooting the converter
1.1 Related Documentation
1.2 Manual Conventions
Parameter names: In most instances, parameter names are shown as the parameter
name followed by the parameter number.
For example: Ramped Speed (22).
1.3 Getting Assistance from Reliance Electric
If you have any questions or problems with the products described in this instruction
manual, contact your local Reliance Electric sales office.
For technical assistance, you can contact Standard Drives Technical Support by
e-mail at [e-mail] or by phone at
1-864-284-5444. Before calling, please review the troubleshooting section of this
manual and check the standard drives website for additional information. When you
call this number, you will be asked for the drive model number and this instruction
manual number.
Documentation can be found online at
http://www.reliance.com/literature/literature_main.html
Title Publication Available

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About the USB Converter 2-1
CHAPTER 2
About the USB Converter
The 1203-USB converter provides a communication interface between a computer
and any Reliance Electric product implementing DPI (SP600, LiquiFlo 2.0, and
GV6000) or MDI (MD60 and MD65). The converter uses the full-duplex, RS-232 DF1
protocol.
2.1 Components
Topic Page
Components 2-1
Features 2-2
Compatible Products 2-3
Required Equipment 2-3
Safety Precautions 2-4
Quick Start 2-4
Modes of Operation 2-6
Figure 2.1 – Components of the Converter
➊➍➎➏
➋
➌

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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
➊Computer
Cable Port
The USB cable is plugged into this connector.
➋Status
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.
➌Drive Cable
Port
DPI Drives: Plug the 20-OIM-H10 cable into this
port.
MDI Drives: Plug the 22-OIM-H10 cable into this
port.
➍20-OIM-H10
Cable
DPI cable (1 m) with male 26-pin-to-male 8-pin
circular mini-DIN connectors.
➎22-OIM-H10
Cable
MDI cable (1 m) with male 26-pin-to-male RJ45
connectors.
➏USB 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.

About the USB Converter 2-3
2.3 Compatible Products
The 1203-USB converter can be used with Reliance Electric products that support
DPI or MDI. At the time of publication, compatible products include:
DPI Products
• SP600
•GV6000
• LiquiFlo 2.0
MDI Products
•MD60
•MD65
2.4 Required Equipment
2.4.1 Equipment Shipped with the Converter
When you unpack the converter, verify that the package includes:
2.4.2 User-Supplied Equipment
To configure the converter, you must use one of the following tools:
❑One 1203-USB converter
❑One USB cable
❑One 20-OIM-H10 cable
❑One 22-OIM-H10 cable
❑One V*S Utitlies CD
(includes 1203-USB driver and USB serial port driver)
❑This manual
❑OIM (DPI drives only)
❑V*S Utilities software (version 4.06 or higher)
❑Terminal emulation software such as HyperTerminal

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2.5 Safety Precautions
Please read the following safety precautions carefully.
2.6 Quick Start
This section is provided to help experienced users quickly start using the 1203-USB
converter. If you are unsure how to complete a step, refer to the referenced chapter.
!
ATTENTION: Risk of injury or equipment damage exists. Only
personnel familiar with drive and power products and the associated
machinery should plan or implement the installation, start-up,
configuration, and subsequent maintenance of the product using the
converter. Failure to comply may result in injury and/or equipment
damage.
ATTENTION: Risk of injury or equipment damage exists. If the converter
is transmitting control I/O to the drive (indicated by a solid green diamond
LED), the drive may fault when you remove or reset the converter.
Determine how your drive will respond before removing or resetting a
connected converter.
Table 2.2 – Quick Start Steps
Step Action Refer to...
1Review the safety precautions for the
converter.
Throughout this manual
2Install the converter.
DPI Drives: Connect a 20-OIM-H10 cable to
the 1203-USB converter and to the drive (see
Figure 2.2). Then, connect a USB cable to the
converter and to a computer. Make sure that
power has been applied to the drive.
MDI Drives: Connect a 22-OIM-H10 cable to
the 1203-USB converter and to the drive (see
Figure 2.3). Then, connect a USB cable to the
converter and to a computer. Make sure that
power has been applied to the drive.
Chapter 3, Installing the
Converter
3Configure the converter for your application.
Use one of the following tools to configure
parameters in the 1203-USB converter:
• OIMs (only DPI and MPI drives)
• V*S Utilities (version 4.06 or higher)
• Terminal emulation software
Chapter 4, Configuring
the Converter

About the USB Converter 2-5
Figure 2.2 – Connecting the Converter to a DPI Drive and Computer
Figure 2.3 – Connecting the Converter to a MDI Drive and Computer
Pocket PC,
Laptop or Desktop
Computer
DPI Drive
1203-USB
Converter
20-OIM-H10 Cable
USB Cable
MDI Drive
Pocket PC,
Laptop or Desktop
Computer
1203-USB
Converter
USB Cable
20-OIM-H10 Cable

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2.7 Modes of Operation
The converter reports its status using the status indicators (Figure 2.4).
The following table describes the state of the status indicators under normal operation:
Important: If the diamond status indicator is red, there is a problem. Refer to
Chapter 5, Troubleshooting.
Figure 2.4 – Status Indicators on the Converter
Table 2.3 – Status Indicator Descriptions
Item
Status
Indicator
Normal
State Description
➊Diamond Flashing
Green
Converter is connected to a compatible product.
Solid
Green
Converter is or was receiving control I/O.
Removing or resetting the converter may cause
a fault in the host product.
Off No power or a flash update is in progress.
➋TX Off No transmitting data.
Flashing
Green
Transmitting data.
➌RX Off Not receiving data.
Flashing
Green
Receiving data.
➊
➋
➌

Installing the Converter 3-1
CHAPTER 3
Installing the Converter
Chapter 3 provides instructions for installing and removing the 1203-USB converter.
3.1 Selecting Cables
Only two of the three supplied cables are required to install the 1203-USB converter.
Always use the USB cable to connect the converter to the computer. Of the two
remaining cables, use the 20-OIM-H10 cable to connect the converter to a DPI drive,
or the 22-OIM-H10 cable to connect the converter to a MDI drive. (For a list of
compatible drive types, please refer to Chapter 2, About the Converter.)
Topic Page
Selecting Cables 3-1
Installing the Converter 3-2
Installing the USB Drivers 3-3
Installing V*S Utilities 3-6
Removing the Inverter 3-6
Figure 3.1 – Cables for Connecting to a DPI Drive and Computer
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Important: The MDI cable shield must be properly grounded to provide EMC
protection. On a MD60 drive, Pin 16 of the drive control terminal block
must be connected to the drive earth ground terminal.
3.2 Installing the Converter
Important: The converter must not be installed in an area where the ambient
atmosphere contains volatile or corrosive gas, vapors or dust. If the
converter is not going to be installed for a period of time, it must be stored
in an area where it will not be exposed to a corrosive atmosphere.
1. Connect the converter to the drive (Figure 3.3) using the appropriate cable
Table 3.1 – Cable Descriptions (DPI)
Item Description Catalog Number
➊DPI cable to connect the converter to a
DPI drive.
20-OIM-HIO
➋USB cable to connect the converter to
the computer.
Figure 3.2 – Cables for Connecting to a MDI Drive and Computer
Table 3.2 – Cable Description (MDI)
Item Description Catalog Number
➊MDI cable to connect the converter to a
MDI drive.
22-OIM-HIO
➋USB cable to connect the converter to
the computer.
➊➋

Installing the Converter 3-3
(20-OIM-H10 cable for a DPI drive or 22-OIM-H10 cable for a MDI drive).
2. Connect the converter to the computer (Figure 3.4) using the USB cable. Verify
that power is applied to the drive. The 1203-USB converter receives power from
the drive, so the drive must be powered before the converter will operate,.
The diamond light on the converter flashes green to indicate that the converter is
properly installed and receiving power. If it is not green, refer to Chapter 5,
Troubleshooting.
3. After approximately 30-60 seconds, the computer will display the “Found New
Hardware Wizard” screen. Install the drivers for the 1203-USB and USB serial
port on your computer by following the procedure described in “Installing the USB
Drivers” on page 3-3.
3.3 Installing the USB Drivers
Drivers for the 1203-USB converter and USB serial port are provided on the V*S
Utilities CD supplied with the converter. These drivers must be installed on your
computer to enable the computer to recognize the 1203-USB when using V*S Utilities
or Windows XP HyperTerminal.
1. After connecting the 1203-USB converter to a powered drive and to the computer,
the USB Converter “Found New Hardware Wizard” screen (Figure 3.5)should
Figure 3.3 – Conneting the Converter to the Drive
Figure 3.4 – Connecting the Converter to the Computer

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appear.
2. Insert the V*S Utilities CD into your computer. The V*S Utilities Setup screen
appears while the computer automatically searches for and loads the 1203-USB
driver from the inserted CD.
3. Keep the V*S Utilities CD inserted in the computer. On the V*S Utilites Setup
screen, click Close.
4. After the 1203-USB driver has been successfully installed, a confirmation screen
(Figure 3.6) appears. Click Finish.
Figure 3.5 – USB Converter Found New Hardware Wizard Screen

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5. After approximately 20 seconds, the USB Serial Port “Found New Hardware
Wizard” screen (Figure 3.7) should appear.
6. With the “Install the software automatically (Recommended)” radio button
selected (Figure 3.7), click Next >. The computer automatically searches for and
loads the USB Serial Port driver from the inserted V*S Utilities CD.
Figure 3.6 – Completing the Found New Hardware Hardware Wizard Screen
Figure 3.7 – USB Serial Port Found New Hardware Wizard Screen

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7. After the USB Serial Port driver has been successfully installed, a confirmation
screen (Figure 3.8) appears. Click Finish.
3.4 Installing V*S Utilities
If you intend to use V*S Utilities as your configuration tool, you can install it while the
V*S Utilities CD is still inserted in your computer. Launch the V*S Utilties CD to display
the V*S Utilities Setup screen to install the software.
3.5 Removing the Converter
1. Disconnect the cable from the drive and then from the converter. To disconnect
the cable, press on the cable latch and then pull it out.
2. Disconnect the USB cable from the converter and then from the computer.
Figure 3.8 – USB Serial Port Completing the Found New Hardware Wizard Screen
!
ATTENTION: Risk of injury or equipment damage exists. If the converter
is transmitting control I/O to the drive (indicated by a solid green diamond
LED), the drive may fault when you remove or reset the converter.
Determine how your drive will respond before removing or resetting a
connected converter.

Configuring the Converter 4-1
CHAPTER 4
Configuring the Converter
Chapter 4 provides instructions and information for configuring the 1203-USB
converter.
4.1 Configuration Tools
The 1203-USB converter stores parameters and other information in its own
Non-Volatile Storage (NVS) memory. You must, therefore, access the converter to
view and edit its parameters. The following tools can be used to access the converter
parameters:
Important: The RS-485 serial port on MDI drives does not need to be configured
before using the converter. MDI communications are configured
automatically (19.2K baud and 8-N-1).
Topic Page
Configuration Tools 4-1
Using the DPI Class OIM 4-2
Using the MDI Class OIM 4-4
Using V*S Utilities 4-4
V*S Utilities Quick Start 4-5
Using Terminal Emulation Software 4-6
Resetting the Converter 4-8
Table 4.1 – Configuration Tools
Tool Refer to...
DPI Class OIM (20-OIM-*) Page 4-2
MDI Class OIM (33-OIM-*) Page 4-4
V*S Utilities Software (version 4.06 or higher) Page 4-4
Terminal emulation software Page 4-6

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4.2 Using the DPI Class OIM
If you are connected to a DPI drive and it has an LED or LCD OIM (Operator Interface
Module), you can use the OIM to access and edit parameters in the 1203-USB
converter (see basic steps shown below). It is recommended that you read through
the steps for your OIM before performing the sequence. For additional OIM
information, refer to your DPI Drive User Manual.
Table 4.2 – LED OIM Quick Start
Step Key(s) Example Screens
1. Press ALT and then Sel
(Device) to display the
Device Screen.
2. Press the Up Arrow or
Down Arrow to scroll to
the 1203-USB converter.
Letters represent files in
the drive, and numbers
represent ports. The
converter is usually
connected to port 2 (the
external port) and
sometimes to port 3
(available with a splitter).
3. Press the Enter key to
enter your selection. A
parameter database is
constructed, and then the
first parameter is
displayed.
4. Edit the parameters using
the same techniques that
you use to edit drive
parameters.
OR
ALT Sel
Device
Parameter
Number
Port Number