Serial Communications 3-1
690+ Series Frequency Inverter
3SERIAL COMMUNICATIONS
Communications Technology Option
The plug-in COMMS Technology Option provides a serial data port, allowing Inverters to be
linked to form a network. Using a PLC/SCADA or other intelligent device, this network can be
continuously controlled to provide supervision and monitoring for each Inverter in the system.
Refer to the Communications Interface Technical Manual for further details.
ConfigEd Lite
This is Parker SSD Drives’ Windows-based block programming software. It has a graphical
user-interface and drawing tools to allow you to create block programming diagrams quickly
and easily. Contact your local Parker SSD Drives sales office.
Connection to the P3 Port
The port is an un-isolated RS232, 19200 Baud, supporting the standard EI bisynch ASCII
communications protocol. Contact Parker SSD Drives for further information.
• Frame B : The P3 port is on the front of the unit and is used by the Operator Station.
• Frame C, D & E : There are two ports - one is used by the Operator Station, and the second
is under the terminal cover to the right of the Control Terminals.
Using any P3 port on the drive, parameters can be monitored and updated by a suitable PC
programming tool, e.g. ConfigEd Lite.
P3 Port
A standard P3 lead is used to connect to the Inverter.
1 2 3 4
P3 Port Pin Lead Signal
1 Black 0V
2 Red 5V
3 Green TX
4 Yellow RX
6-Way Lead to DB9/DB25 Connector
Note: There is 5V present on pin 2 of the P3 port - do not connect this to your PC.
P3 Port Pin Lead Female DB9 Pin Female DB25 Pin
1 Black 5 7
2 Red not connected not connected
3 Green 2 3
4 Yellow 3 2