Connecting to the PC using RS-232
• Locate your computer within 8 feet of the drive.
• If you have a CANopen drive, you still need to connect to the RS232 port on
your PC to configure the drive and download Q Programs, if necessary. Once
configuration is complete, refer to the CANopen Manual for information on using
your CANopen drive.
• If you have an Ethernet drive, this port is not used. All communcation uses
the RJ45 Ethernet connector.
• Your drive was shipped with a communication cable. Plug the large end into
the serial port of your PC and the small end into the PC/MMI jack on your
drive. Secure the cable to the PC with the screws on the sides.
Never connect a drive to a telephone circuit. It uses the same connectors and
cords as telephones and modems, but the voltages are not compatible.
If your PC does not have a serial port, you should purchase a "USB Serial
Converter". For more information, please consult your hardware manual.