AppNote 002 RS485 Communication To DZ Using MC1XDZ
AppNote 002 RS485 Communication To DZ Using MC1XDZ
RS485/CAN
DZRALTE jumper JF2
communication
jumper J3.
RS232 is RS485/CAN
default if no Jumper JF3
jumper is
installed
Install jumper
vertically on pins
nearest the edge
of the drive to Communications Select
enable RS485 Jumper J3 RS485 Address
communications and baudrate
Switches
RS485/CAN
jumper JF2
on pins 2
and 3
Install jumper
vertically on pins
nearest the edge RS485/CAN
of the drive to Jumper JF3
enable RS485 on pins 2
communications and 3
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Unlike RS232 mode, RS485 mode supports the Make sure to save any changes to Non-Volatile
selection of drive address and baudrate via memory by using the toolbar icon or selecting
hardware using the switches on the MC1XDZ. Drive -> Store to Drive option from the main
The factory default is software addressing with menu.
all switches off. If switch changes are made, the
drive must be power cycled before the changes NOTE: The RS485 communication parameters
will take effect. are independent of RS232 parameters. If the
drive is returned to RS232 mode, the original
RS485 Connection via communication parameters that were set in
RS232 mode will take affect. The factory default
DriveWare is to set both sets of parameters identically, but
If hardware is properly configured, Drive Ware in practice it is possible to have two different sets
can communicate via RS485 to the drive. At the of parameters.
communications screen, select RS485 and make
sure the drive address and baudrate match.
Note: if hardware addressing and baudrate are
used via the switches, make sure the values are
properly entered here or communication will not
work.
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