3-8  Installing the Drive 
650 Series AC Drive 
RS485/RS232 Communication Module 
You can create a network of drives by linking a Master (PC/PLC) to one or more 650 drives 
fitted with this module.  
Plug this Communication Module on to the front of the 650 drive, replacing the keypad. 
It converts signals from the host 650 drive into RS485 or RS232, and vice versa, so that 
information can be shared between the Master and 650 drive(s).  
Wiring is very simple - all connections are SELV (Safe Extra Low Voltage). Select to use 
RS485 or RS232 by wiring to the appropriate terminal on the module.  
Note:  RS485 and RS232 terminals cannot be used simultaneously.  
We recommend you ground the module to the system earth using the Functional Earth terminal. 
RS485 Connections
RS232 Connections
master to single/multiple slave
 master to single slave only
Tx
Rx
0V
9-Way or 25-Way 
D-Type Connector 
PC/PLC
9-Way / 25-Way 
D-Type 
PC/PLC
A
B
Scn
A
B
To PC/PLC
Chassis
650 Drive
with
Module
Connector
Functional 
Earth
Drive
Master
PC/PLC
Drive Drive Drive
Master
PC/PLC
 
Wiring Specifications 
  RS485 Connections  RS232 Connections 
Network Type 
2-Wire Shielded Twisted-Pair  3-Wire Un-Shielded Cable 
Connections 
A=RxA/TxA, B=RxB/TxB, Shield  Rx, Tx, Ground (0V) 
Signal Levels 
To RS485 Standard  To RS232 Standard 
Receiver Input 
Impedance 
¼ Unit Load 
3 kΩ minimum 
7kΩ maximum 
Maximum Cable Length 
1200m (4000ft)  3 metres 
Maximum Baud Rate 
57.6kbaud 57.6kbaud 
Maximum Number of 
Units 
32 including slaves and masters  
2: 1 master and 1 slave 
only