Allen-Bradley 1203-SSS, User Manual

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Installing the Serial Converter
Installing the Serial Converter
1. Connect the converter to the product using the SCANport cable.
Figure 2.2 Connecting a SCANport Cable to the Converter
2. Connect the converter to the computer using the serial cable.
Figure 2.3 Connecting a Serial Cable to the Converter
3. Apply power to the SCANport product. The converter receives its
power from the SCANport product, so the SCANport product 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 does not
illuminate, refer to
Chapter 4 .
Removing the Serial Converter
1. Disconnect the SCANport cable from the product and then from the
converter. To disconnect it, gently push it in and then pull it out.
2. Disconnect the serial cable from the converter and then the computer.
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ATTENTION: Risk of injury or equipment damage exists. If the serial
converter is transmitting control I/O to the SCANport product
(indicated by a solid green diamond LED), the SCANport product may
fault when you remove or reset the serial converter. Determine how
your SCANport product will respond before removing or resetting a
connected serial converter.