Getting Started Manual: Allen-Bradley

Allen-Bradley
DriveTools32
Getting Started
Version 1.xx
Getting Started
Using RSLinx Lite
Version 1.7
Manual
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Table of Contents
Preface Who Should Use This Manual? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P-1

What Is DriveTools32? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P-1
What Is RSLinx? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P-2
DriveTools32 Compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P-2
Purpose of this Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P-3
Contents of this Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P-3
Related Documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P-4
Terms and Abbreviations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P-4
Conventions Used in this Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P-4
Rockwell Automation Support. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P-5
Local Product Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P-5
Technical Product Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P-5
Overview Chapter 1
Chapter Objectives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
What Hardware Do I Need to Run DriveTools32 and RSLinx?. . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Using DriveTools32 with an Allen-Bradley
SCANport-Compatible Product . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
Using DriveTools32 with a 1336T (FORCE) Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
Using DriveTools32 with a 1395 Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
Example Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6
DriveTools32 and Database Files. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10
Installing DriveTools32 Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10
Installing RSLinx . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13
Starting RSLinx and DriveTools32 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14
Setting Up an RS-232 Chapter 2

Point-to-Point Serial Chapter Objectives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Communications What Is an RS-232 Point-to-Point Serial Communications System? . . . . . . . 2-1
System for a Checking Your Hardware Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
SCANport Product Configuring RSLinx for RS-232 Point-to-Point Serial Communications . . . . . 2-3
Configuring the Communication Driver. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
Testing the Configured Driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
Mapping the Configured Driver(s) to the KTPort Value. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
Setting the Communication Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6
Connecting to the Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7
Using the WHO Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8

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Setting up an RS-232 Chapter 3

Point-to-Point Serial Chapter Objectives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Communications What is an RS-232 Point-to-Point Serial
System for a 1395 Communications System for a 1395 Drive? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Drive Checking Your Hardware Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Disabling RSLinx . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Setting the Communication Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Setting Up DH+ Chapter 4

Direct Chapter Objectives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Communications What is a DH+ Direct Communications System? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Systems Checking Your Hardware Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
Configuring RSLinx for DH+ Direct Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
Configuring the Communication Driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
Testing the Configured Driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
Mapping the Configured Drive(s) to the KTPort Value . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4
Setting the Communication Information for DH+ Direct. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5
Configuring RSLinx for DF1 (KF2) to DH+ Communications. . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6
Mapping the Configured Driver(s) to the KTPort Value . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-8
Setting the Communication Information for DF1(KF2) to DH+ . . . . . . . . . . . 4-9
Connecting to the Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-10
Using the WHO Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-11
Setting Up a DH+ to Chapter 5

RIO Block Transfer Chapter Objectives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1
Pass Thru What is a DH+ to RIO Block Transfer Pass Thru
Communications Communications System?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1
System Checking Your Hardware Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3
Configuring RSLinx for DH+ to RIO Block Transfer
Pass Thru Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3
Mapping the Configured Driver(s) to the KTPort Value . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5
Setting the Communication Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6
Using the WHO Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8

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Setting Up a Chapter 6
ControlNet Direct Chapter Objectives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Communications What is a ControlNet Communications System? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
System Checking Your Hardware Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2
Configuring RSLinx for ControlNet Direct Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2
Setting Up an Allen- Chapter 7

Bradley Ethernet to Chapter Objectives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1
RIO Block Transfer What is an Ethernet Communications System? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Pass Thru Checking Your Hardware Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2
Communications Configuring RSLinx for Ethernet to
System RIO Block Transfer Pass Thru Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3
Using RSLinx Chapter 8

Gateways Chapter Objectives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1
What is a Gateway? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1
Checking Your Hardware Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-2
Configuring RSLinx for RSLinx Gateways . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-2
SCANport- Appendix A
Compatible Appendix Objectives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-1
Products Supported Supported SCANport-Compatible Database Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-1
by DriveTools32 DriveTools32 and Database Files. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-2

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Notes:

Preface
Preface
Read this preface to become familiar with the rest of the manual. This preface
covers the following topics:
Who should use this manual.

An overview of the DriveTools32 software package.
An overview of RSLinx software.
DriveTools32 compatibility.
The purpose of this manual.
Terms and abbreviations.
Conventions used in this manual.
Rockwell Automation support.
Who Should Use Use this manual if you are responsible for using the DriveTools32 software to
This Manual? program, monitor, and troubleshoot Allen-Bradley AC and DC digital drive
products. You should be familiar with programming Allen-Bradley digital drives
and have basic personal computer and Windows operation skills and knowledge,
such as starting applications, navigating between applications, using menus and
dialogs, and accessing your Windows help system.
ATTENTION: Only people familiar with Allen-Bradley

drives and the associated machinery the drives control should plan
! or implement the installation, start up, and subsequent
maintenance of the drive. Failure to comply may result in personal
injury and/or equipment damage.
What Is The DriveTools32 software is a Microsoft Windows-based family of software

DriveTools32? products that let you program, monitor, and troubleshoot Allen-Bradley AC and
DC digital drive products. Some of the software products in the DriveTools32
family also support communication with PLC controls through the DH+
network.

P-2 Preface
ATTENTION: Hazard of injury exists. The Start/Stop/Jog

functions of DrivePanel32 software rely on the integrity of
! software and communication with the drive. A malfunction in any
process may cause loss of control and inability to stop the drive.
An independent hardwired Stop device MUST be within your
reach when using DrivePanel32 software to control the drive.
DrivePanel32 software is designed to be a temporary control
alternative during setup. DrivePanel32 software is not a substitute
for primary operator controls that meet industry standards and
local codes.
The following software products are part of the DriveTools32 family:
This product: Lets you:
DriveManager32 Easily create and edit drive data tables that are used to configure the
drive for your application. DriveManager32 also provides several
methods of displaying drive diagnostic information.
DriveMonitor32 Graphically monitor a drive and/or PLC controller data points when
connected to a Data Highway Plus (DH+) network. You can easily
display live data values in a graphic format.
DrivePanel32 Use the programming and control functions available with a Human
Interface Module (HIM) from your terminal screen. DrivePanel32
includes several additional programming and control features that are
not available with a HIM.
DriveTrending32 Program the internal drive trending functions when supported by the
drive.
DriveBlockEditor32 Create and monitor function block programs that run internally on drives
that support function blocks.
What Is RSLinx? RSLinx provides the necessary communications drivers which enable
DriveTools32 to communicate with Allen-Bradley drive products using a variety
of different networks as well as direct serial connection.
Before you can start DriveTools32 applications, you must either load RSLinx
Lite (version 1.7), which is shipped with DriveTools32, or you must already
have RSLinx running and properly configured on your PC.
DriveTools32 DriveTools32 is a 32-bit application designed to be used with Microsoft

Compatibility Windows 95 or Microsoft Windows NT (4.0 or greater).

Preface P-3
Purpose of this This manual is designed to get you started using DriveTools32 software. You
Manual will learn how to set up and properly configure RSLinx for your system and how
to connect to your drive from a DriveTools32 application.
The DriveTools32 software family contains online help designed to let you
understand and use this product.
Important: You should read this manual and be familiar with your drive system
before you install and set up your DriveTools32 software.
Contents of this Manual

This manual contains the following information:
Chapter Title Contents
Preface Describes the purpose, background, and scope of this manual as well as an overview
of this product.
1 Overview Provides an overview of the DriveTools32 software, an overview of the types of

communications you can use, an explanation of this manuals structure, instructions
for installing DriveTools32, instructions for installing RSLinx, and a description of
databases used by DriveTools32.
2 Setting Up an RS-232 Point-to- Provides information for properly configuring RSLinx for an RS-232 point-to-point
Point Serial Communications serial communications system as well as the steps for connecting to the drive from
System for a SCANport Product within DriveTools32 applications.
3 Setting Up an RS-232 Point-to- Provides information for disabling RSLinx and properly configuring DriveTools32 for a
Point Serial Communications 1395 RS-232 point-to-point serial communications system as well as the steps for
System for a 1395 Drive connecting to the drive from within DriveTools32 applications.
4 Setting Up DH+ Direct Provides information for properly configuring RSLinx for DH+ Direct communications
Communications Systems systems as well as the steps for connecting to the drive from within DriveTools32
applications.
5 Setting Up a DH+ to RIO Block Provides information for properly configuring RSLinx for a DH+ to RIO Block Transfer
Transfer Pass Thru Pass Thru communications system as well as the steps for connecting to the drive
Communications System from within DriveTools32 applications.
6 Setting Up a ControlNet Direct Provides information for properly configuring RSLinx for a ControlNet Direct
Communications System communications system as well as the steps for connecting to the drive from within
DriveTools32 applications.
7 Setting Up an Allen-Bradley Provides information for properly configuring RSLinx for an A-B Ethernet to RIO Pass
Ethernet to RIO Block Transfer Thru communications system as well as the steps for connecting to the drive from
Pass Thru Communications within DriveTools32 applications.
System
8 Using RSLinx Gateways Provides information for properly configuring RSLinx for RSLinx gateways as well as
the steps for connecting to the drive from within DriveTools32 applications.

P-4 Preface
Related Documentation
See the online help files for individual application information. All
documentation for Drive Tools32 is currently in the online help.
ATTENTION: Hazard of injury or death exists when starting

or stopping the drive using DrivePanel32. Do not use
! DrivePanel32 until you have read and understood the hazards
explained in your Drives User Manual(s).
Terms and For a complete listing of Allen-Bradley terminology, including terms and
Abbreviations abbreviations used in this manual, refer to the Allen-Bradley Industrial
Automation Glossary.
Conventions Used The following conventions are used throughout this manual:
in this Manual
Bulleted lists provide information, not procedural steps.
Numbered lists provide sequential steps or hierarchical information.
Italic type is used for chapter names.
Bold type is used for names of dialog boxes, dialog box fields, menus,
menu options, and buttons.
When RSLinx is referred to in this manual, you may use either the RSLinx
Lite (version 1.7) shipped with DriveTools32 or RSLinx (version 1.7).
Important: This type of paragraph contains tips or notes that have been added to
call attention to useful information.

Preface P-5
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Automation support offices, over 500 authorized distributors, over 250 authorized systems
Support integrators located through the United States alone, and Rockwell Automation
representatives in every major country in the world.
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Sales and order support.

Product technical training.
Warranty support.
Support service agreements.
Technical Product Assistance

If you need to contact Rockwell Automation for technical assistance, please
review the information in this manual and the online help first. If you still have
problems, then call your local Rockwell Automation representative.
Refer to http://www.ab.com for any updates and supporting documentation.

P-6 Preface
Notes:

Chapter 1
Overview
Chapter Objectives Chapter 1 provides an overview of the DriveTools32 software package. This
chapter covers the following topics:
An overview of the types of communications systems and required

equipment for each.
An explanation of databases DriveTools32 uses and creates.
Instructions for installing DriveTools32.
Instructions for installing RSLinx.
Instructions for starting RSLinx and DriveTools32 applications.
What Hardware Do DriveTools32 and RSLinx allow for flexibility when it comes to connecting to
I Need to Run drive products. The hardware you need depends on your drive and your drive
DriveTools32 and system. This section provides information about some of the more common
configurations.
RSLinx?
Important: DriveMonitor32 cannot use RIO Block Transfer Pass Thru
communications or 1395 Serial communications.
Before determining the configuration that you want to use, you should have a
basic understanding of the different communication types that DriveTools32
supports:

1-2 Overview
This communication type: Chapter
RS-232 Point-to-Point Serial for a SCANport-Compatible Drive 2
RS-232 Point-to-Point Serial for a 1395 Drive 3
DH+ Direct 4
DH+ to RIO Block Transfer Pass Thru 5
ControlNet Direct 6
Ethernet to RIO Block Transfer Pass Thru 7
RSLinx Gateway 8
To set up your communications system, you need to:
1. Install DriveTools32 and RSLinx. Refer to instructions later in this chapter.

2. Determine which configuration most closely matches your system, and
refer to the chapter which represents that configuration for information on
hardware and system configuration.

Overview 1-3
Using DriveTools32 with an Allen-Bradley SCANport-Compatible Product

You can use DriveTools32 with a number of Allen-Bradley SCANport-
compatible products, including a 1305 Micro, 1336E (IMPACT), 1336F (PLUS
II), 1336G (Fibers), 1336S (PLUS), 1336T (FORCE), 1557 (Med. Volt), 1394
Servo, or SMC drive. For a list of Allen-Bradley SCANport-compatible
products, refer to Appendix A. If you use DriveTools32 with one of these
products, you have the following options:
To use this You need this And this hardware For installation,
communication type: hardware on the PC-side: refer to:
on the drive-side:
RS-232 Point-to-Point 1203-GD2 or RS232 port Chapter 2

Serial 1203-GK2 and
appropriate cable,
or 1336-GM2
DH+ to RIO Block 1203-GD1 or 1784-KTx, -KL, -PCMK Chapter 5

Transfer Pass Thru 1203-GK1 and
appropriate cable,
or 1336-GM1
Ethernet to RIO Block 1203-GD1 or Ethernet Interface Chapter 7

Transfer Pass Thru 1203-GK1 and Running TCP/IP
appropriate cable,
or 1336-GM1
RSLinx Gateway 1203-GD1 or Client: Ethernet Chapter 8

Server DH+ to RIO 1203-GK1 and Interface Running
Block Transfer Pass appropriate cable, TCP/IP
Thru or 1336-GM1 Server: Ethernet
Interface Running
TCP/IP and 1784-KTx,
-KL, or -PCMK

1-4 Overview
Using DriveTools32 with a 1336T (FORCE) Drive

The 1336T (FORCE) drive is a SCANport-compatible product that can use all
options listed above. In addition, it offers the following options:
To use You need this And this hardware For installation,

this communication hardware on the PC-side: refer to:
type: on the drive-side:
RS-232 Serial to DH+ PLC Communications RS232 port and Chapter 4

Direct Adapter Board 1770-KF2
(1336T-GT1EN)
DH+ Direct PLC Communications 1784 -KTx, -KL, - Chapter 4

Adapter Board PCMK
(1336T-GT1EN)
DH+ to RIO Block PLC Communications 1784-KTx, -KL, -PCMK Chapter 5

Transfer Pass Thru Adapter Board
(1336T-GT1EN)
ControlNet Direct ControlNet Adapter KTC, KTC(X) Chapter 6

Board (1336T-GT3EN),
ControlNet Repeater
Adapter (1786-RPA),
and ControlNet Fiber
Module (1786-RPFM)
Ethernet to RIO Block PLC Communications Ethernet Interface Chapter 7

Transfer Pass Thru Board (1336T-GT1EN) Running TCP/IP
RSLinx Gateway PLC Communications Client: Ethernet Chapter 8

Server: Ethernet to Adapter Board Interface Running
DH+ Direct (1336T-GT1EN) TCP/IP
Server: Ethernet
Interface Running
-KL, or -PCMK
RSLinx Gateway PLC Communications Client: Ethernet Chapter 8

Server: Ethernet to Adapter Board Interface Running
DH+ to RIO Block (1336T-GT1EN) TCP/IP
Transfer Pass Thru Server: Ethernet
Interface Running
-KL, or -PCMK

Overview 1-5
Using DriveTools32 with a 1395 Drive

If you plan to use DriveTools32 with a 1395 drive, you have the following
options:
To use this You need this And this hardware For installation,
communication type: hardware on the PC-side: refer to:
on the drive-side:
RS-232 Point-to-Point 1300-ITSSC RS232 port Chapter 3

Serial
RS-232 Serial to DH+ Multi-Communications RS232 port and Chapter 4

Direct Adapter Board 1770-KF2
(1395-KP51)
DH+ Direct Multi-Communications 1784 -KTx, -KL, or Chapter 4

Adapter Board -PCMK
(1395-KP51)
DH+ to RIO Block Node Adapter 1784-KTx, -KL, or Chapter 5

Transfer Pass Thru (1395-KP50) or -PCMK
Multi-Communications
Adapter (1395-KP51)
Ethernet to RIO Block Node Adapter Ethernet Interface Chapter 7

Transfer Pass Thru (1395-KP50) or Running TCP/IP
Multi-Communications
Adapter (1395-KP51)
RSLinx Gateway Multi-Communications Client: Ethernet Chapter 8

Server: Ethernet to Adapter (1395-KP51) Interface Running
DH+ Direct TCP/IP
Server: Ethernet
Interface Running
-KL, or -PCMK
RSLinx Gateway Node Adapter Client: Ethernet Chapter 8

Server: Ethernet to (1395-KP50) or Interface Running
DH+ to RIO Block Multi-Communications TCP/IP
Transfer Pass Thru Adapter (1395-KP51) Server: Ethernet
Interface Running
-KL, or -PCMK

1-6 Overview
Example The following figures show some example configurations.

Configurations
Figure 1.1
RS-232 Point-to-Point Communications for a 1395 Drive
Point-to-Point
RS232 Serial Connection
RS232/RS422
1395 Protocol
RS232 Serial Port

1395 Protocol
RS232 1395
1300-ITSSC
RS422
Figure 1.2
RS-232 Point-to-Point Communications for a SCANport-Compatible Product
Point-to Point
Serial Connection
RS232/DF1 RS232
DF1 Point-to-Point
Protocol
RS232
DF1
RS232 GD2
GM2
SCANport GK2
SCANport
SCANport
Product Important: For a list of SCANport products,
refer to Appendix A.

Overview 1-7
Figure 1.3
DH+ Direct and RIO Block Transfer Pass Thru Networks
Multi-Point PLC-5
Serial Connection KT, KL,
DH+ PCMK RS232
1770-KF2
DH+ RS232 DF1
DH+
DH+
RIO
Or Or
RIO GD1
GM1
SCANport GK1
RIO DH+ RIO DH+

PLC Comm Multi-Comm
Adapter Adapter
SCANport SCANport
1336T 1395 SCANport

(FORCE) Product Important: For a list of SCANport products,

1-8 Overview
Figure 1.4
ControlNet Direct Communications Network
PLC-5 (C)
ControlNet
Connection KTC,
KTC(X)
ControlNet
ControlNet
Fiber CNet
Repeater
Module
1786-RPA 1786-RPFM
ControlNet
Adapter
1336T
(FORCE)

Overview 1-9
Figure 1.5
Allen-Bradley Ethernet to RIO Block Transfer Pass Thru Communications System
PLC-5 (E)
Ethernet Connection Ethernet
TCP/IP
Ethernet
Ethernet
RIO
Or Or ENet RIO BT
Pass Thru
RIO GD1
GM1
SCANport GK1
RIO DH+ RIO DH+

PLC Comm Multi-Comm
Adapter Adapter
SCANport SCANport
1336T 1395 SCANport Important: For a list of SCANport products,

(FORCE) Product refer to Appendix A.

1-10 Overview
Figure 1.6
RSLinx Gateway Ethernet to DH+ RIO Block Transfer Pass Thru Connection
Gateway PLC-5
Connection Server
Client
DH+ Ethernet
DH+
RIO
Or Or RIO BT
Pass Thru
RIO GD1
GM1
SCANport GK1
RIO DH+ RIO DH+

PLC Comm Multi-Comm
Adapter Adapter
SCANport SCANport

DriveTools32 and DriveTools32 uses a unique database file for each drive product so that you can
Database Files configure each drive individually. DriveTools32 ships with many of the database
files it will need (refer to Appendix A).
If you connect to a drive for which DriveTools32 does not have a database file,
you will be prompted to upload a new database. Click OK and DriveTools32
uploads a database which you can then configure.
Installing To install the DriveTools32 software, you need to:

DriveTools32
Software 1. Exit all Windows programs.
2. Insert the DriveTools32 CD in your CD-ROM drive.
The program automatically displays the Setup Status window to let you
know that it is preparing the InstallShield wizard to help guide you through
the installation. Once the InstallShield wizard program is ready, you are
placed in the setup script.

Overview 1-11
3. Click the appropriate button.
Click: To:
Next Indicate that all Windows programs are closed and you are ready to begin the
installation.
Cancel 1. Quit the setup program. The setup script prompts you to make sure
that you really want to cancel the setup script.
2. Close any programs you have running.
3. Go back to step 2.
4. After reading the DriveTools32 software license agreement, click the

appropriate button.
If you: Then click:
Accept the terms of agreement Yes.The readme.txt file will appear.

(Recommended)
Do not accept the terms of agreement No. The set up procedure will
close.
5. After carefully reading the information in the readme.txt file, click the
appropriate button.
To: Click:
Continue installing DriveTools32 Yes
Cancel the installation No
Go back to the previous dialog box Back
6. In the Registration dialog box, enter your name, company, and the
DriveTools32 serial number, and then click Next.
Important: The serial number is located on the DriveTools32 box.
7. Choose where you want to install DriveTools32.
To: Click:
Install DriveTools32 in the directory listed Next (Recommended)
Install DriveTools32 in a different directory Browse and use the menu structure to locate the
directory
Cancel the setup script Cancel

1-12 Overview
8. Select the type of setup you want to perform.
If you want to perform: Click:
The default setup procedure. We recommend that you use this Typical (Recommended)
option as it sets up DriveTools32 in the most typically used
configuration.
A space-saving installation. Installs only those files necessary to Compact

run the DriveTools32 applications.
A custom installation. You can customize all available set up Custom

options. Use this option only if you are an advanced user or if you
are a system administrator and your system requires that you
modify the default DriveTools32 configuration.
9. Select whether to enable a security system.

DriveTools32 provides a security system that lets the system administrator
decide who can access the system and the type of access those users may
have. For more information about the security system, refer to the
DriveManager32 online help.
ATTENTION: This is a one time decision. DriveTools32 must

be re-installed to change security. During a reinstallation, data
! may be lost.
If you want to: Click:
Enable the security system. You will need to log in to the system Yes
later using the default user name of ADMIN and the default
password of PASS.
Disable the security system. No
10. Accept the default folder name or select another folder.

The setup script creates a folder in the directory that you specified to
contain the DriveTools32 software. You need to select the name of this
folder. Use either the Select list or enter the name in the field. Click Next
when finished.

Overview 1-13
11. Review your setup information.
If you want to: Click:
Begin copying the files Next.
Change information Back. You can continue using the Back button until you reach the
information that you wish to change.
Exit the setup script Cancel
Depending on the files transferred to your PC during installation, the

following window may appear.
12. Click OK. Your system will restart.
Installing RSLinx After you install DriveTools32, the RSLinx InstallShield wizard program
appears automatically. You must have RSLinx installed and properly configured
before you can use DriveTools32.
Important: If you already have RSLinx (version 1.7) installed on your PC, do
not install RSLinx Lite. Click Cancel and then Exit Setup.
Important: If the RSLinx InstallShield wizard does not appear automatically,

you can start it in Windows Explorer. Start Windows Explorer, click your
CD-ROM drive, DriveTools32, RSLinx, V1.7, Disk1, and then setup.exe.

1-14 Overview
If you need to install RSLinx Lite, follow the instructions in the InstallShield
wizard.
Starting RSLinx To start RSLinx, click Start, Programs, Rockwell Software, RSLinx, and
and DriveTools32 then RSLinx.
To start DriveTools32 applications, click Start, Programs, DriveTools32 and

then the DriveTools32 application (e.g., DriveManager32).
Important: When you start a DriveTools32 application, RSLinx will

automatically start with it.

Chapter 2
Setting Up an RS-232 Point-to-Point Serial
Communications System for a SCANport Product
Chapter Objectives This chapter provides information for configuring an RS-232 point-to-point
serial communications system to a SCANport-compatible product. After
finishing this chapter, you will be able to perform the following tasks:
Check your hardware installation.

Configure RSLinx for serial communications.
Enter information into the DriveTools32 applications Communication
Setup dialog box.
Begin communicating with your drive.
What Is an RS-232 An RS-232 point-to-point serial communications system establishes a direct

Point-to-Point serial connection between your PC and your drive. The following is an example
Serial of this type of configuration:
Communications Figure 2.1
System? RS-232 Point-to-Point Serial Communications for a SCANport-Compatible Product
RS232 GD2/GM2/GK2
DF1 Point-to Point
Protocol RS232
RS232 SCANport
SCANport
DF1
SCANport
Product
Important: Certain DriveTools32 applications may require communication

capacities greater than an RS-232 connection can provide. You may experience
communication faults when using a serial connection.
For this type of configuration, you can have any drive, except a 1395. For
information on setting up an RS-232 point-to-point serial communications
system for a 1395 drive, refer to Chapter 3.

2-2 Setting Up an RS-232 Point-to-Point Serial Communications System for a SCANport Product
Checking Your Before configuring RSLinx for an RS-232 point-to-point serial communications
Hardware and running DriveTools32, you should check your hardware installation. You
Installation should:
Make sure that your drive is properly installed and grounded.

Check that your cables are all firmly connected.
Use a straight-through serial cable (not a null modem).
Check your serial communications module settings.
To ensure the serial communications module is correctly installed, you need
to follow the instructions provided with it. For further information on the
1203-GD2, 1203-GK2, or 1336-GM2 communications modules, refer to
publication 1203-5.5.
In most cases, you should use the factory-set defaults. If you decide to
change the default settings, note the new settings because you will use them
later.
For any change to take effect, you must remove and then re-apply power to your
communications module.
Important: If you want to detect a loss of serial communications in

DrivePanel32, you need to set the GD2 Timeout value to a value just large
enough to avoid nuisance faults during normal operation. To set the GD2
Timeout value, select Set GD2 Message Timeout option from the Options
menu in DrivePanel32.
ATTENTION: Hazard of injury exists. The Start/Stop/Jog

functions of DrivePanel32 software rely on the integrity of
! software and communication with the drive. A malfunction in any
process may cause loss of control and inability to stop the drive.
An independent hardwired Stop device MUST be within your
reach when using DrivePanel32 software to control the drive.
DrivePanel32 software is designed to be a temporary control
alternative during setup. DrivePanel32 software is not a substitute
for primary operator controls that meet industry standards and
local codes.

Setting Up an RS-232 Point-to-Point Serial Communications System for a SCANport Product 2-3
Configuring To use RSLinx for an RS-232 point-to-point serial communications system, you
RSLinx for RS-232 need to:
Point-to-Point
1. Configure the communication driver.
Serial
Communications 2. Test the configured driver.
3. Map the configured driver(s) to the KTPort Value.
Configuring the Communication Driver

To configure the communication driver, you need to:
1. Start the RSLinx application.

2. From the Communications menu, select Configure Drivers. The
Configure Drivers dialog box appears.

3. Double-click RS-232 DF1 Devices. The Configure Allen-Bradley DF1

Communications Device dialog box appears.
4. Verify the information is correct.

Important: In the Comm Port field, you must enter the number of the Comm
Port with which you intend to use DriveTools32.
Important: In the Station Number field, you must enter the station number that
matches the GD2 modules address.
5. Click OK.
Testing the Configured Driver

To test the configured driver, you need to:
1. Close the Configure Drivers dialog box.

2. From the Communications menu, select SuperWho.

If you have only one configured driver, the communication between the
node(s) on the network should be displayed.
If you have more than one configured driver, double-click on the driver you
just configured to view the communication between the node(s) on the
network.
3. Close the SuperWho window when you are finished.
Mapping the Configured Driver(s) to the KTPort Value

To map the configured driver(s) to the KTPort value, you need to:
1. From the Communications menu, select Configure Client Applications.

The Configure Client Applications dialog box appears.
2. Choose an unused KT:0 field to map the DF1 device to.

Important: When you use the Communication Setup option from within any
of the DriveTools32 applications, you need to enter the RSLinx KT:0 number
(i.e., 1 8) to which you just mapped the DF1 device. Enter the number in the
Enter mapping KT(X) Port # to use field in the Communication Setup dialog
box.
3. Use the drop box for the field to map the configured driver to the port.
4. Click OK or Apply.

Setting the You need to provide DriveTools32 with some information that it needs to
Communication establish a connection between your PC and your drive. To do this, you need to:
Information
1. Start the DriveManager32 application.
2. From the Options menu, select Communication Setup. The
Communication Setup dialog box appears.
3. In the Communications section, select Serial.

4. In Communications Type field, select RS-232/RS-485 SCANport Point-
to-Point.
5. In the Enter mapping KT Port # field, enter the value of the KT:0 port
used for DF1 communication in the Configure Client Applications dialog
box.
6. In the Enter Serial Port Com # field, enter the number of the PC serial
communications port that is being used. Valid port numbers are 1, 2, 3,
and 4.
Important: You must use the same serial port number for which RSLinx is
configured. To view the serial port settings on your PC, use the Ports function in
the Windows Control Panel application.

7. In the Enter Comm Port Baud Rate field, enter the baud rate that your
communications module and port are using. You can choose 2400, 4800,
9600, or 19200 baud.
8. If applicable, select 1336T Two Word Header (used ONLY for 1336T
version 0.10).
9. Click OK.
Connecting to the To connect to the drive, you need to:

Drive
1. From the Drive menu, select Connect to Drive. The SCANport Network
Connect to Drive dialog box appears.
2. In the Enter SCANport Adapter Station (0-77:Oct) Field, enter the

SCANport adapter station number. Valid station numbers are between 0 and
77.
Important: You can use the WHO button to determine the station number. The
WHO button is covered in further detail below.
3. Click OK.
After a short pause, either the DriveManager32 screen with the drive parameters
appears, or you are prompted to create a database.

Using the WHO The WHO button is located on the ScanPort Network Connect to Drive dialog
Button box to help you determine the station number for your drive. When you click the
WHO button, the WHOs Active dialog box scans the SCANport list and
displays the devices that are currently active. The following is an example of a
WHOs Active dialog box.
To select a device:
1. Highlight the device.

2. Click OK.
The station number of the device that you select is used for the Enter the
SCANport Adapter Station (0-77 :OCT) field on the SCANport Network
Connect to Drive dialog box.
When you are using serial communications, the WHOs Active dialog box takes
a few moments to complete the scan.
The main window displayed in the WHOs Active dialog box shows the
information read from the network WHO command. The information consists of
the following:
This field: Specifies:
Station # The network station number for each device on the network.
Device Type The type of device that is associated with the network station number.
Station Name The textual description contained in the device at the network station number.
Comm. Device The communication device type as it is identified on the network.

The WHOs Active dialog box provides the following buttons:
SCAN
Click SCAN to rescan the network to read station information.
KT Port x
Lets you select an alternate RSLinx KT:0 communication driver. For
RS-232 serial communications, this setting must match your RSLinx DF1
port settings.

Notes:

Chapter 3
Setting up an RS-232 Point-to-Point Serial
Communications System for a 1395 Drive
Chapter Objectives This chapter provides information for configuring an RS-232 point-to-point
serial communications system for a 1395 drive. After you finish reading this
chapter, you will be able to perform the following tasks:

Disable RSLinx if it is using your PCs communications serial port.
Setup dialog box.
Important: The Control Panel controls in DrivePanel32 are disabled when
communicating with a 1395 drive.
Important: DriveMonitor32 cannot use 1395 serial communications.
What is an An RS-232 point-to-point serial communications system for a 1395 drive

RS-232 Point-to- establishes a direct serial connection between your PC and your 1395 drive. An
Point Serial example of this type of configuration is shown in Figure 3.1.
Communications Figure 3.1
System for a 1395 1395 RS-232 Point-to-Point Serial Communications
Drive?
Point-to-Point
Serial Connection
RS232/RS422
1395 Protocol
RS232 1300-ITSSC
RS232
1395 Protocol RS232 Serial port
RS422
1395

3-2 Setting up an RS-232 Point-to-Point Serial Communications System for a 1395 Drive
Checking Your Before running DriveTools32, check to make sure that all cable connections
Hardware between the drive and the PC are secure. Specifically, you should check that the
Installation following cables are firmly plugged in:
The cable between the 1395 drive and the 1300-ITSSC communications
module.
The cable between the 1300-ITSSC communications module and your PC.
Disabling RSLinx Before starting DriveTools32, you must make sure RSLinx is disabled for the
communications port you intend to use. To disable it, follow these instructions:
1. Start RSLinx.
2. From the Communications menu, select Configure drivers. The
3. If a configured driver using the communications port is running, select it in

the Configured Drivers list. If no configured driver is running, go to step 5.
4. Click Delete. The driver is removed from the Configured Drivers list.

Setting up an RS-232 Point-to-Point Serial Communications System for a 1395 Drive 3-3
Setting the To provide DriveTools32 with some information that it needs to establish a
Communication connection between your PC and your drive, you need to:
Information
1. Start DriveManager32.
3. In the Communications section, select Serial.

4. In the Communications Type section, select 1395 RS-232.
communications port that is being used. Valid port numbers are 1, 2, 3,
and 4.
Important: You must use the same serial port number that your PC is set to. To
view the serial port settings on your PC, use the Ports function in the Windows
Control Panel application.
communications port uses. You can choose either 2400 or 4800 baud.
7. In the DTR Pulse Delay (0 to calculate automatically) field, enter 0.

3-4 Setting up an RS-232 Point-to-Point Serial Communications System for a 1395 Drive
Important: If your PCs transmission is too fast for the 1300-ITSSC adapter,
you will have to increase the value for DTR Pulse Delay. Start at 1000 and
increase the value by increments of 500 until communications work.
8. In the DTR Pulse Width (0 to calculate automatically) field, enter 0.

Important: If your PCs transmission is too fast for the 1300-ITSSC adapter,
you will have to increase the value for DTR Pulse Width. Start at 50 and
increase the value by increments of 10 until communications work.
9. Click OK.

Drive
1. From the Drive menu, select Connect to Drive. The Serial Connect to
Drive dialog box appears.
2. Click OK.
After a short pause, either the DriveManager32 screen with the drive
parameters appears, or you are prompted to create a database.

Chapter 4
Setting Up DH+ Direct Communications Systems
Chapter Objectives This chapter provides information for configuring a DH+ direct communication
system. After you finish reading this chapter, you will be able to perform the
following tasks:

Configure RSLinx for DH+ direct communications.
Setup dialog box.
What is a DH+ A Data Highway Plus (DH+) system lets your PC communicate directly with
Direct drives that are connected to the DH+ network using either an internal PC card
Communications (such as a 1784-KT, -KL, or -PCMK) or an external RS232 or DH+ converter
module (such as a 1770-KF2). Figure 4.1 shows an example of a DH+ direct
System? communication system.
Figure 4.1
DH+ Direct Network
Multi-Point
DH+ Or RS232
PCMK 1770-KF2
DH+ RS232 DF1
DH+
DH+
Or
RIO DH+ RIO DH+

PLC Comm Multi-Comm
Adapter Adapter
SCANport
1336T 1395
(FORCE)

4-2 Setting Up DH+ Direct Communications Systems
Checking Your Before configuring RSLinx and running DriveTools32, you should check:
Hardware
Installation All the cable connections between the drive and the PC are secure.
Equipment is powered up.
Configuring To use RSLinx for a DH+ communications system, you need to:
RSLinx for DH+
Direct 1. Configure the communication driver.



Setting Up DH+ Direct Communications Systems 4-3
3. Double-click on 1784-KT/KTX(D)/PCMK/PKTX(D). The Configure

Allen-Bradley 1784-KTX/KTXD dialog box appears.
4. In the Value field, select the correct DH+ device for your configuration.
5. In the Property box, change any fields as required to match the settings
needed for your DH+ interface card.
6. Click OK.


network.

Mapping the Configured Drive(s) to the KTPort Value


2. Choose an unused KT:0 field to map the DH+ device to.

(i.e., 1 8) to which you just mapped your DH+ device. Enter this number in the
box.

Information for
DH+ Direct
3. In the Communications section, select Data Highway Plus (DH+).

4. In the Communications Type section, select Data Highway Plus (DH+).
5. In the Enter mapping KT(x) Port # to use field, enter the KT Port number.
Important: The KT(x) port number must match the RSLinx KT:0 Port number
for DH+ device in the Configure Client Applications dialog box.
6. If applicable, select 1336T Two Word Head (used ONLY for 1336T
version 0.10).
7. Click OK.

Configuring To use RSLinx for DF1 (KF2) to DH+ communications system, you need to:
RSLinx for DF1
(KF2) to DH+ 1. Configure the communication driver.


3. Double-click RS-232 DF1 Devices. The Configure Allen-Bradley DF1

Communications Device dialog box appears.


Important: In the Comm Port field, you must enter the number of the Comm
Port with which you intend to use DriveTooles32.
Important: In the Station Number field, you must enter the station number that
matches the GD2 modules address.
5. Click OK.



network.


2. Choose an unused KT:0 field to map the DF1 device to.

(i.e., 1 8) to which you just mapped the DF1 device. Enter the number in the
box.

Information for
DF1(KF2) to DH+

4. In the Communications Type section, select DF1 (KF2) To Data
Highway Plus (DH+).
5. In the Enter mapping Port # to use FOR DF1 drivers field, enter the
KT:0 Port number.
Important: The port number must match the RSLinx KT:0 Port number for the
DF1 device in the Configure Client Applications dialog box.
communications port that is being used.
communications module and port are using. You can choose 2400, 4800,
9600, or 19200 baud.

8. If applicable, select 1336T Two Word Head (used ONLY for 1336T
version 0.10).
9. Click OK.

Drive
1. From the Drive menu, select Connect to Drive. The DH+ Network
2. Enter the DH+ station number. The DH+ station number is the DH+ address
for the drive. Valid station numbers are octal values between 0 and 77.
3. Click OK.

Using the WHO The WHO button is located on the DH+ Network Connect to Drive dialog box
Button to help you determine the station number for your drive. When you click WHO,
the WHOs Active dialog box scans the DH+ Network and displays the devices
that are currently active. The following is an example of a WHOs Active dialog
box.
To select a device:

2. Click OK.
The station number of the device that you selected is used for the Enter DH+
(0-77 :Octal) field on the DH+ Network Connect to Drive dialog box.
the following:
The Bulletin 1395 drive does not support a network station name. Therefore, the
name shown on the network map is the same for all 1395 drives.

SCAN
Click on the SCAN button to rescan the network to read station
information.
KT Port x
The KT Port radio buttons let you change the currently selected DH+
network KT card from within the WHOs Active dialog box. When you
change the KT port definition, the dialog rescans the network based on the
new setting.

Chapter 5
Setting Up a DH+ to RIO Block Transfer Pass Thru
Communications System
Chapter Objectives This chapter provides information for configuring a communication system that
uses DH+ to Remote I/O (RIO) Block Transfer Pass Thru. After you finish
reading this chapter, you will be able to perform the following tasks:

Configure RSLinx for DH+ to RIO Block Transfer Pass Thru
communications.
Setup dialog box.
What is a DH+ to A Data Highway Plus (DH+) to RIO Block Transfer Pass Thru communications
RIO Block Transfer system lets your PC communicate with drive products using the PLC-5 RIO
Pass Thru Block Transfer Pass Thru mechanism.
Communications Important: A DH+ to RIO Block Transfer Pass Thru communications system
System? also works with an SLC-500 family processor using a Series B 1747-SN RIO
scanner in slot 1.
The RIO Block Transfer Pass Thru mechanism requires that a drive be
connected to a PLC-5 as an RIO device on the PLCs RIO network. You can
connect a drive as an RIO device using several different hardware options
depending on the drive type. These options include:
This drive: Requires that you use the hardware option:
1395 Node adapter (1395-KP50) or

multi-communications adapter (1395-KP51)
SCANport-Compatible Products 1203 Remote I/O Communications Module

(1203-GD1, 1203-GK1, or 1336-GM1)
1336 (FORCE) PLC Communications Adapter Board

(1336T-GT1EN) or 1203 Remote I/O
Communications Module (1203-GD1, 1203-GK1,
or 1336-GM1)

5-2 Setting Up a DH+ to RIO Block Transfer Pass Thru Communications System
To communicate with a drive over RIO, you need to set the drives RIO adapter
up so that it appears to be an adapter to a PLC RIO scanner. To do this, you need
to specify the rack and group number where the drive is to appear on the RIO
network. You will do this during the Connecting to the Drive step. You should
refer to the documentation for your drive and the communications module for
information on configuring the drive as an RIO device.
Figure 5.1 shows an example of a DH+ to RIO Block Transfer Pass Thru
communications system.
Figure 5.1
DH+ to RIO Block Transfer Pass Thru Network
Multi-Point PLC-5
DH+ PCMK
DH+
DH+
RIO
Or Or
Important: In your communications
RIO GD1 module, Switch 1 of SW3 must be On to
GM1
SCANport GK1 enable block transfer.
RIO DH+ RIO DH+

PLC Comm Multi-Comm
Adapter Adapter
SCANport SCANport
1336T 1395 SCANport

(FORCE) Product Important: For a list of SCANport products,
Important: RIO Block Transfer Pass Thru communications to drives take

approximately 2 seconds per point, and the PLC acting as the gateway must not
use any Block Transfer instructions addressed to the drive in its ladder logic
program.
Important: DriveMonitor32 and DriveBlockEditor32 cannot be used with RIO

Block Transfer Pass Thru communications systems.
Important: For RIO Block Transfer Pass Thru communications to work, the
PLC to which the drive is connected must be in RUN mode. If the PLC is not in
RUN mode, pass thru messages cannot be delivered to the connected drive
product.

Setting Up a DH+ to RIO Block Transfer Pass Thru Communications System 5-3
Checking Your Before configuring RSLinx and running DriveTools32, you should check:
Hardware
Installation All cable connections between the drive and PC are secure.
If you are using a 1203-GD1, 1203-GK1, or 1336-GM1 communications
module, Switch 1 of SW3 must be On to enable block transfer.
Power is applied to the drive.
Configuring To use RSLinx for a DH+ communications system, you need to:
RSLinx for DH+ to
RIO Block Transfer 1. Configure the communication driver.
Pass Thru 2. Test the configured driver.
Communications 3. Map the configured driver(s) to the KTPort Value.



3. Double-click 1784-KT/KTX(D)/PCMK/PKTX(D). The Configure

Allen-Bradley 1784-KTX/KTXD dialog box appears.
4. In the Value field, select the correct DH+ device for your configuration.
5. In the Property box, change any fields as required to match the settings
needed for your DH+ interface card.
6. Click OK.


network.



2. Choose an unused KT:0 field to map the DH+ device to.

(i.e., 1 8) to which you just mapped the DH+ device. Enter the number in the
box.
3. Use the fields drop box to map the configured driver to the port.
Important: When using RIO Block Transfer Pass Thru for drive
communications from the PC, you cannot use Block Transfer messages in the
PLC program for this drive.

Setting the To provide the DriveTools32 with information that it needs to establish a
Information

4. In the Communications Type section, select DH+ to PLC RIO
Pass-Thru.
5. In the Enter mapping KT(x) Port # to use field, enter the KT Port number.
Important: The KT(x) Port number must match the RSLinx KT:0 Port number
used for the DH+ device in the Configure Client Applications dialog box.
version 0.10).
7. Click OK. A window displaying information about RIO Block Transfer
Pass Thru communications appears.
8. Read the information and click OK.


Drive
1. From the Drive menu, select Connect to Drive. The RIO Pass Through
Network Connect to Drive dialog box appears.
2. In the Enter PLC (SLC) DH+ Station field, enter the DH+ station number.
The DH+ station number is the DH+ address of the PLC-5 that has the drive
connected to its RIO channel.
Valid station numbers are octal values between 0 and 77. If you are using a
1395 drive with a Multi-Comm board or a 1336 FORCE drive with a PLC
Communications Adapter Board, the station number is set on the
communications board.
WHO button is explained in further detail below.
3. Select either PLC Type or SLC Type.

Important: If you are using SLC type, the SLC RIO scanner must be in slot 1.
4. In the Enter Drive Rack # field, enter the RIO rack number associated with
this drive.
The rack number is specified in octal and is set in the communication
hardware module for the drive.
5. In the Enter Starting Group # field, enter the RIO starting group number
associated with this drive.
The RIO starting group number is set in the communication hardware
module for the drive. Valid numbers are 0, 2, 4, and 6.

6. If applicable, select Use 1395 Protocol.

7. Click OK.
Using the WHO The WHO button is located on the RIO Pass Through Network Connect to
Button Drive dialog box to help you determine the DH+ station number for the PLC to
which the drive is connected. When you click WHO, the WHOs Active dialog
box scans the DH+ network and displays the devices that are currently active.
The following is an example of a WHOs Active dialog box.
To select a device:

2. Click OK.
The station number of the device that you selected is used for the Enter
PLC(SLC) DH+ Station (0-77 Octal) field on the RIO Pass Through
Network Connect to Drive dialog box.
When you are using DH+ communications, the WHOs Active dialog box
quickly completes the scan.

the following:
SCAN
information.
KT Port x
new setting.

Notes:

Chapter 6
Setting Up a ControlNet Direct Communications
System
Chapter Objectives This chapter provides information for configuring a ControlNet communications
system. After finishing this chapter, you will be able to perform the following
tasks:

Configure RSLinx for ControlNet direct communications.
Enter information into theDriveTools32 applications Communication
Setup dialog box.
What is a ControlNet is a real-time, control-layer network providing high-speed

ControlNet deterministic transport of both time-critical I/O data and messaging data. The
Communications following is an example of this type of configuration:
System? Figure 6.1
ControlNet Communications System
PLC-5 (C)
ControlNet
Connection KTC,
KTC(X)
ControlNet
ControlNet
Fiber CNet
Repeater
Module
1786-RPA 1786-RPFM
ControlNet
Adapter
1336T
(FORCE)
Important: You cannot use DrivePanel32 to control a drive over a ControlNet

network.

6-2 Setting Up a ControlNet Direct Communications System
Checking Your Before setting up RSLinx and running DriveTools32, you should check your
Hardware hardware installation. You should:
Installation
Have a ControlNet interface device. For example, a 1784-KTC(X) board is
installed correctly in your PC.
Check to make sure all cable connections between the drive and PC are
secure.
Have a ControlNet Repeater Adapter and ControlNet Fiber Module
connecting the network to your drive.
Configuring To use RSLinx for a ControlNet direct communications system, you need to:
RSLinx for
ControlNet Direct 1. Configure the communication driver.



Setting Up a ControlNet Direct Communications System 6-3
3. Double-click 1784-KTC(X). The Configure Allen-Bradley 1784-KTC(X)

dialog box appears.

5. Click OK.


network.



2. Choose an unused KT:0 field to map the ControlNet device to.

(i.e., 1 8) to which you just mapped the ControlNet device. Enter this number
in the Enter mapping KT(X) Port # to use field in the Communication Setup
dialog box.

Setting the To provide the DriveTools32 with information that it needs to establish a
Information
3. In the Communications section, select ControlNet 1.5.

4. In the Communications Type section, select ControlNet Direct.
5. In the Enter mapping KTC(X) Port # to use field, enter the KT Port
number.
Important: The KTC(X) Port number must match the RSLinx KT:0 Port
number used for the ControlNet device in the Configure Client Applications
dialog box.
6. If applicable, select 1336T Two Word Header (use ONLY for 1336T
version 0.10).
7. Click OK.


Drive
1. From the Drive menu, select Connect to Drive. The ControlNet Network
2. In the Enter ControlNet Station field, enter the ControlNet station number
for the 1336 FORCE drive.
Valid station numbers are decimal values between 0 and 99. The station
number is set on the PLC Communications Adapter board on the 1336
FORCE. For more information, consult the 1336-GT3EN user manual.
3. Click OK.

Using the WHO The WHO button is located on the ControlNet Network Connect to Drive
Button dialog box to help you determine the station number for your drive. When you
click WHO, the WHOs Active dialog box scans the network and displays the
devices that are currently active. The following is an example of a WHOs
Active dialog box.
To select a device:

2. Click OK.
The station number of the device that you selected is used for the Enter
ControlNet Station (0-99 Dec.) field on the ControlNet Network Connect to
Drive dialog box
When you are using ControlNet communications, the WHOs Active dialog
box quickly completes the scan.
the following:

SCAN
Click SCAN to rescan the network to read station information.
KT Port x
The KT Port radio buttons let you change the currently selected ControlNet
new setting.

Chapter 7
Setting Up an Allen-Bradley Ethernet to RIO Block
Transfer Pass Thru Communications System
Chapter Objectives This chapter provides information for configuring an Allen-Bradley Ethernet
communications system. After finishing this chapter, you will be able to perform
the following tasks:

Configure RSLinx for Ethernet to RIO Block Transfer Pass Thru
communications.
Setup dialog box.
What is an Ethernet is a local area network (LAN) that provides non-deterministic data
Ethernet transport. The following is an example of this type of configuration.
Communications
Important: An Ethernet communications system cannot and should not be used
System? for controlling a device.

7-2 Setting Up an Allen-Bradley Ethernet to RIO Block Transfer Pass Thru Communications System
Figure 7.1
Allen-Bradley Ethernet Communications System
PLC-5 (E)
Ethernet Connection Ethernet
TCP/IP
Ethernet
Ethernet
RIO
Or Or ENet RIO BT
Pass Thru
RIO GD1
GM1
SCANport GK1
RIO DH+ RIO DH+

PLC Comm Multi-Comm
Adapter Adapter
SCANport SCANport

Important: RIO Block Transfer Pass Thru communications to drives take

approximately 2 seconds per point, and the PLC acting as the gateway must not
use any Block Transfer instructions addressed to the drive in its ladder logic
program.
Important: DriveMonitor32 and DriveBlockEditor32 cannot be used with RIO

Block Transfer Pass Thru communications systems.
Important: For RIO Block Transfer Pass Thru communications to work, the
PLC to which the drive is connected must be in RUN mode. If the PLC is not in
RUN mode, pass thru messages cannot be delivered to the connected drive
product.
Installation
Have an Ethernet card running TCP/IP correctly installed.
Check that all cable connections between the computer and drive are secure.

Setting Up an Allen-Bradley Ethernet to RIO Block Transfer Pass Thru Communications System 7-3
Configuring To use RSLinx for a serial communications system, you need to:
RSLinx for
Ethernet to RIO 1. Configure the communication driver.
Block Transfer 2. Test the configured driver.
Pass Thru
Communications Configuring the Communication Driver


3. Double-click Ethernet to PLC5 or 5820-El. The Configure Ethernet-to-

AB Communications dialog box appears.
4. In the Driver Station field, enter a unique station number for your PC on
the Ethernet. Valid numbers are from 0 to 63.
5. In the IP Address or hostname field, enter the IP address.
Remember the IP address. You will enter it again in the Communications
Setup dialog box.
6. In Current Mappings, select an available Mapping.

7. Click Accept.
8. Click OK.


Setting Up an Allen-Bradley Ethernet to RIO Block Transfer Pass Thru Communications System 7-5

network.
Information
1. Start DriverManager32.
3. In the Communications section, click A-B Ethernet.

4. In the Communications Type section, click Ethernet RIO Block
Transfer Pass Thru.
5. In the Enter IP Address field, enter the same IP address entered in the
Ethernet-to-AB Communications dialog box.

6. If applicable, select 1336T Two Word Header (Use ONLY for 1336T
version 0.10).
7. Click OK. A window displaying information about RIO Block Transfer
Pass Thru communications appears.
8. Read it and click OK.

Drive
1. From the Drive menu, select Connect to Drive. The Ethernet Connect to
Drive dialog box appears.
2. In the Enter Drive Rack # field, enter the RIO rack number associated with
this drive.
The rack number is specified in octal and is set in the communication
adapter for the drive.
3. In the Enter Starting Group # field, enter the RIO starting group number
associated with this drive.
The RIO starting group number is set in the communication adapter for the
drive. Valid starting group numbers are 0, 2, 4, and 6.
4. If necessary, click Use 1395 Protocol.

5. Click OK.

Chapter 8
Using RSLinx Gateways
Chapter Objectives This chapter provides information for configuring and using RSLinx gateways
from a client computer. After finishing this chapter, you will be able to perform
the following tasks:

Configure RSLinx for RSLinx Gateway Communications.
Setup dialog box.
Important: Your server must already be set up.
What is a A gateway provides messaging through a server connected to a PLC-5. The

Gateway? PLC-5 then acts as a gateway to drives on DH+, or the RIO network. The
following is an example of this type of configuration:
Figure 8.1
RSLinx Gateway to DH+ and to DH+ RIO Block Transfer Pass Thru Connection
Server Client
Gateway PLC-5
Connection RSLinx Ethernet
TCP/IP TCP/IP
DH+ Ethernet
DH+
RIO
Or Or RIO BT
Pass Thru
RIO GD1
GM1
SCANport GK1
RIO DH+ RIO DH+

PLC Comm Multi-Comm
Adapter Adapter
SCANport SCANport


8-2 Using RSLinx Gateways
Installation
Have an Ethernet card running TCP/IP correctly installed in your PC.
Check that you are logged on to your local area network.
To start DriveTools32 applications, click Start, Programs, DriveTools32 and
then the DriveTools32 application (e.g., DriveManager32).
Configuring To use RSLinx for an RSLinx Gateway communications system, you need to:
RSLinx for RSLinx
Gateways 1. Configure the communication driver.
2. Test the configured driver.


2. From the Communications menu, select Configure drivers. The

Using RSLinx Gateways 8-3
3. Double-click Remote Devices via Linx Gateway. The Remote Devices

via Linx Gateway dialog box appears.
4. From the Server Name list, select the server to which you want to connect.
A list of Remote drive names appears.
5. From the Remote driver name list, select the DH+ driver to which you
want to connect.
6. Click OK.


network.



2. Choose an unused KT:0 field to which to map your TCP driver.

(i.e., 1 8) to which you just mapped the TCP device. Enter the number in the
Enter mapping TCP...Port # to use field in the Communication Setup dialog
box.

Setting the To provide DriveTools32 with information that it needs to establish a connection
Communication between your PC and your drive, you need to:
Information
3. In the Communications section, select Remote devices (Gateway).

4. In the Communications Type section, select the appropriate
communications type.
5. In the Enter mapping TCP Port # to use field, enter the KT Port number.
Important: The Port number must match the RSLinx KT:0 Port number used for
the TCP device in the Configure Client Applications dialog box.
version 0.10).
7. Click OK. A window displaying information on RIO Pass Thru
communications may appear.
8. Click OK.


Drive
1. From the Drive menu, select Connect to Drive. The Gateway DH+
Network Connect to Drive dialog box appears.
2. In the Enter DH+ Station field, enter the station number.

Valid station numbers are octal values between 0 and 77. If you are using a
1395 drive with a Multi-Comm board or a 1336 FORCE drive with a PLC
Communications Adapter Board, the station number is set on the
communications board.
3. Click OK.

Using the WHO The WHO button is located on the Gateway DH+ Network Connect to Drive
Button dialog box to help you determine the station number for your drive. When you
click WHO, the WHOs Active dialog box scans the SCANport list and
displays the devices that are currently active. The following is an example of a
WHOs Active dialog box.
To select a device:

2. Click OK.
The station number of the device that you selected is used for the Enter DH+
Station (0-77 Octal) field on the Gateway DH+ Connect to Drive dialog box.
the following:

SCAN
information.
KT Port x
new setting.

Appendix A
SCANport-Compatible Products Supported by
DriveTools32
Appendix This appendix lists the bulletin numbers of SCANport-compatible products in
Objectives DriveTools32, their product names, and their sub-directories.
Supported The following table lists the most common SCANport products.
SCANport-
Compatible Bulletin Number Product Sub-Directory
Database Files 1305 AC Micro Drive 1305 AC Micro Drive D_1305N
1336E IMPACT Drive 1336 IMPACT Drive D_1336E
1336S Plus AC Drive 1336 Plus AC Drive (Fractional) D_1336F
1336S Plus AC Drive 1336 Plus AC Drive D_1336HP
1336T w/ PLC Communications 1336 FORCE D_1336TP
1336T w/ STD Adapter 1336 FORCE D_1336TS
1336T w/ CNet Adapter 1336 FORCE D_1336TC
1394 Servo AC Drive 1394 Servo AC Drive D_1394
1397 DC Drive 1397 DC Drive D_1397
1557 Medium Voltage AC Drive 1557 Medium Voltage AC Drive D_1557
2364F RGU DC Bus Regen Front End 2364F RGU DC Bus Regen Front End D_2364F
1336F Plus II 1336 Plus II D_07
1336R Line Regeneration Package 1336 Line Regeneration Package D_19
150 SMC SMC Dialog Plus D_150
193 SMP SMP-3 D_193
Important: DriveTools32 supports more SCANport-compatible products than

are listed in the above table. Refer to page A-2 for more information.
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A-2 SCANport-Compatible Products Supported by DriveTools32
DriveTools32 and DriveTools32 uses a unique database file for each drive product so that you can
Database Files configure each drive individually. DriveTools32 ships with many of the database
files it will need (refer to the table above).
If you connect to a drive for which DriveTools32 does not have a database file,
you will be prompted to upload a new database file.
Click Yes and DriveTools32 uploads a database which you can then configure.
When the upload is complete, DriveTools32 prompts you.
Click OK.

Data Highway Plus, DH+, DriveBlockEditor32, DriveManager32, DriveMonitor32, DrivePanel32, DriveTools32,
DriveTrending32, 1336 FORCE, 1336 IMPACT, ControlNet, RSLinx, and SCANport are trademarks of Rockwell
International, Inc.
PLC and PLC-5 are registered trademarks of Rockwell International, Inc.
Windows, WindowsNT, and Microsoft are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
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Setting Up an RS-232 Chapter 2

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Setting Up a DH+ to Chapter 5

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Using RSLinx Chapter 8

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RS-232 Point-to-Point Serial for a SCANport-Compatible Drive 2

RS-232 Point-to-Point Serial for a 1395 Drive 3

DH+ to RIO Block Transfer Pass Thru 5

Ethernet to RIO Block Transfer Pass Thru 7

To set up your communications system, you need to:

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RS-232 Point-to-Point 1203-GD2 or RS232 port Chapter 2

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Ethernet to RIO Block 1203-GD1 or Ethernet Interface Chapter 7

RSLinx Gateway 1203-GD1 or Client: Ethernet Chapter 8

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