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DigiFlex® Performance™ Series Servo Drives - RS232/RS485

This support section is for DigiFlex Performance Series Servo Drives (DP Series) that communicate over RS232 and RS485.

How to identify your drive - RS232 and RS485 drives in the DigiFlex® Performance™ (DP Series) begin with the following characters: DPR

An example of a full part number: DPRALTE-020B080

	Document Name	Description
Software	amcdw4-6-4.zip	Configuration software that allows a Windows based PC to communicate and configure an AMC DigiFlex® Performance™ Series drive via serial port. (15MB)
Software	amcdw4-6StartupGuide.pdf	Software startup guide for DriveWare4-6
RS232 / RS485	RS232 / 485 Overview	Detailed overview of the ADVANCED Motion Controls RS232 / 485 protocol
RS232 / RS485	AMC RS232 / 485 Communication Manual	AMC RS232/RS485 communication manual and object dictionary reference for operating DigiFlex Performance Series drives over an RS232 / RS485 network. Document unpublished: Please read the RS232/485 Overview to verify that you are capable of implementing this protocol. Communication objects can then be provided upon request.

	Document	Description
Hardware	Connector Information	Part numbers and descriptions for replacement connectors not sold at AMC
	Installation Notes (Section G)	Installation, setup, and tuning instructions for AMC amplifiers. Biased towards analog drives.
	Wiring Practices	Wiring recommendations to increase machine reliability and reduce electrical noise.
	Ferrite Recommendations	Ferrite recommendations to reduce radiated noise.


Engineering	Engineering Notes (Section G)	General servo motion and servo amplifier engineering reference.
	EMI Prevention	White paper that describes various noise paths and how to eliminate them.
	Interfacing with ±10V command signals	Impedance matching explanation and recommendations
Drive Identification	Know the Code	How to interpret the part number labels on AMC products

Agency Approvals
Click to see if your drive is complient. European CE for both the Class A EMC Directive 89/336/EEC on Electromagnetic Compatibility (specifically EN 61000-6-4:2001, EN 61000-6-2:2001, EN 61000-3-2:2000, and EN 61000-3-3:1995/A1:2001) and LVD requirements of directive 73/23/EEC (specifically EN 60204-1), a low voltage directive to protect users from electrical shock.	Click to see if your drive is complient. US and Canadian safety compliance with UL 508c, the industrial standard for power conversion electronics. UL registered under file number E140173. Machine components compliant with UL are considered UL registered as opposed to UL listed as would be the case for commercial products.	Click for more information. Process Quality compliance with ISO 9001:2000 standards.	Click to see if your drive is complient. RoHS (Reduction of Hazardous Substances) is intended to prevent hazardous substances such as lead from being manufactured in electrical and electronic equipment.