Parameters and firmware blocks
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Group 55 COMMUNICATION TOOL
Settings for an RS-485 network implemented using optional JPC-01 Network
communication adapters. The network enables the use of a single PC or control
panel to control multiple drives.
For more information, see the JPC-01 Network communication adapter User’s
manual (3AUA0000072233).
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55.01 MDB STATION ID FW block: None
Defines the ID of the drive on the RS-485 network. Each drive must have a dedicated ID number.
1…247 ID number. For drives, use a number between 1 and 31. (DriveStudio
uses ID number 247.)
55.02 MDB BAUD RATE FW block: None
Sets the baud rate on the network.
Note: This parameter must be set to (0) Auto if a control panel is used as the controlling device.
(0) Auto Baud rate is determined automatically. At start-up, and after a
communication break, the initial rate is 9600 baud.
(1) 9600 9600 baud.
(2) 19200 19200 baud.
(3) 38400 38400 baud.
(4) 57600 57600 baud.
55.03 MDB PARITY FW block: None
Defines the use of parity bits. The same setting must be used in all on-line stations.
0…3 Number of parity bits.
• 0 = 8 none 1
• 1 = 8 none 2
• 2 = 8 even 1
• 3 = 8 odd 1