Deck 21: Configuring an Rslinx Serial Driver Using a Rockwell Automation 9300-Usbs Usb to Serial Adapter

Question 1

The communications port assigned to the serial to USB converter is nearly always COM5.

Answer 1

False

Question 2

After successfully configuring the serial adapter, the Configure Drivers window will show the driver as ____________________.

Answer 2

running

Question 3

With a direct, or point-to-point, connection, there are no nodes as this is not a network connection. Controllers using ____________________ communications typically default to node 01.

Answer 3

serial

Question 4

What screen is opened to verify communication has been established with the PAC?

Question 5

The 9300-USBS adapter requires ____________________ USB driver(s) to be installed on the personal computer.

Question 6

In addition to the 9300-USBS adapter, what cable is necessary to connect between the 9300-USBS adapter and the 9-pin D-shell connector on the controller?

Question 7

What is the most common problem encountered when configuring the 9300-USBS driver?

Question 8

A Rockwell Automation 9300-USBS USB to serial adapter is used to communicate between a personal computer with a standard 9-pin D-shell serial port and a PAC with a standard ____________________ port.

Question 9

After the USB drivers for the 9300-USBS have been installed on the personal computer, a routine schedule should be established for reinstalling the drivers on a regular basis.

Question 10

When configuring the 9300 USBS driver, the only entry that should be changed in the Configure RS-232 DF1 Devices window is the ____________________ entry.

Question 11

The 9300-USBS kit comes with a standard USB A/B cable, the USB serial adapter, and a CD containing the USB drivers for the personal computer and a quick start card.

Question 12

After the first USB driver for the 9300-USBS has been installed, the 9300-USBS kit CD must be ejected and reinserted to continue installing all the necessary drivers.

Question 13

If communications were established with the controller at one point but have currently been lost, what are three checks that could be performed?

Question 14

If auto configuration fails to find the controller, what are three checks that can be performed?

Question 15

When setting up a Rockwell Automation 9300-USBS USB to serial adapter, the driver must first be configured using RSLinx before installing the driver on the personal computer.