This document is the installation and start-up guide for the ACS 140 RS485 and RS232 adapter, released by ABB Industry Oy in 1998. The document provides safety instructions that must be followed when installing and operating the adapter, as well as warnings of potential physical injury and equipment damage. The warnings include dangerous voltage warning and general warning. Readers are reminded to study the material in this chapter before attempting any work on or with the ACS 140.
This guide provides the information needed to install, commission, and operate the RS485/RS232 adapter for the ABB ACS 140 frequency converter. It includes safety instructions, mechanical and electrical installation steps, and programming details for Modbus communication.
The document also describes communication settings, fault‑tracing procedures, and an appendix with full parameter tables, helping qualified personnel to configure and maintain the adapter safely and efficiently.
| Station number range | 1‑247 |
|---|---|
| Communication speed options | 300, 600, 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200 bps |
| Parity options | None, Even, Odd |
| Communication fault function options | Not selected, Fault, Constant speed |
The adapter is used to connect the ABB ACS 140 frequency converter to a serial Modbus (RS232 or RS485) network.
The package includes the RS485/RS232 adapter and the Installation and Start‑up Guide for the adapter.