SureServo Drives and Motors Frequently Asked Questions
Question
How do I connect my PC to SureServo?
Answer
SureServo amplifiers talk serial Modbus over RS232 or RS422/485 through the IEEE1394 (Firewire) connector.Use either of the following methods to talk to the drive from your PC:
RS232: connect USB-RS232 to SVC-PCCFG-CBL (DB9 to IEEE1394 connectors)
RS485: connect USB-485M to SVC-485RJ12-CBL-2 (RJ12 to IEEE1394) or SVC-485CFG-CBL-2 (RJ45 to IEEE1394). [The USB-485M can accept either RJ12 or RJ45 connectors.]
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This item was last updated on 2017-03-07
Document ID: 1582
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