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interfacing Simovert VFD with laptop

9/5/2012 8:42 AM	Rate (0)
RAJKIRAN Silver Member Joined: 8/18/2009 Last visit: 7/28/2025 Posts: 558 Rating: (33)	Dear Expert, I want to interfacingSimovert VFD withlaptop. Could you tell me what hardware is required for this.
	Rajkiran Patil
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9/5/2012 10:19 AM	Rate (0)
nik_ant Posts: 24 Rating: (1)	You need a RS232 serial cable, please look in the Compendium of the Simovert at the communication chapter, it shows the cable wiring.
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9/5/2012 1:11 PM	Rate (0)
RAJKIRAN Silver Member Joined: 8/18/2009 Last visit: 7/28/2025 Posts: 558 Rating: (33)	but serial port is not available in laptop.. any other option with using any CP card...
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9/6/2012 12:56 PM	Rate (0)
Graeme Platinum Expert Joined: 6/4/2008 Last visit: 8/5/2025 Posts: 1518 Rating: (327)	Hi, the easiest way is to use a USB to serial adapter - please see the following link http://support.automation.siemens.com/WW/view/en/24072800 When you say "interface" tothe drive, do you mean as a method of control or just simply for commissioning? Regards, Graeme

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