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1203-USB | Allen-Bradley SCANport/DPI/DSI USB Converter/Adapter
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Product Description P/N: 1203-USB
Description
The Allen-Bradley 1203-USB is a communication option kit designed to provide a USB-to-SCANport/DPI/DSI interface for configuration and troubleshooting of PowerFlex® drives and other compatible devices. It enables full-duplex RS-232 DF1 communication, allowing modern PCs to connect directly to legacy and current drive platforms. This converter is widely used in commissioning, maintenance, and diagnostics for industrial motor control systems.
Technical Specifications
| Condition | New/Never Used Surplus |
| Brand | Allen-Bradley |
| Category | Communication Converter |
| Part Number | 1203-USB |
| Subcategory | SCANport / DPI / DSI USB Interface |
| Type | USB-to-SCANport/DPI/DSI Converter |
| Protocol | Full-duplex RS-232 DF1 |
| Applications | DPI, DPI+, DSI, SCANport communication with PowerFlex drives |
| Supported Devices | PowerFlex 4-class, 520-series, 7-class, 750-series, Kinetix 3, 1305, 1336 |
| Current Draw | 170 mA (USB powered) |
| Voltage Source | 5 V USB port |
| Connection Type | USB to SCANport/DPI/DSI |
| Enclosure Style | Compact handheld module |
| Certifications | C-Tick, CE, cUL, KC, UL |
Information About 1203-USB
The 1203-USB converter is part of the Allen-Bradley communication accessory family and serves as an interface between a computer’s USB port and Rockwell Automation drive networks including DPI, DPI+, DSI, and SCANport. It supports PowerFlex 4-class, PowerFlex 520-series, PowerFlex 7-class, Kinetix 3 servo drives, and SCANport devices such as 1305 and 1336 drives. The module operates in full-duplex mode and uses RS-232 DF1 protocol for reliable data transfer. With a compact, USB-powered design drawing only 170 mA, it eliminates the need for external power supplies. The converter is ideal for engineers performing parameter uploads/downloads, firmware updates, diagnostics, and system commissioning.
Key Features:
- Universal Connectivity: Provides a communication bridge between USB and SCANport, DPI, DPI+, and DSI networks.
- Wide Device Compatibility: Works with PowerFlex 4-class, 520-series, 7-class, 750 drives, and legacy 1305/1336 SCANport products.
- Full-Duplex Communication: Uses RS-232 DF1 protocol for stable two-way data exchange.
- USB Powered: Requires no external power supply, drawing only 170 mA from the USB port.
- Compact & Portable: Lightweight design ideal for field service, commissioning, and troubleshooting.
- Fast Parameter Transfer: Enables rapid upload/download of drive parameters and configuration files.
- Diagnostic Support: Facilitates drive diagnostics, event logging, and firmware management.
- Simple Integration: Plug-and-play operation with Rockwell configuration tools and maintenance software.
- Rugged Industrial Design: Built to withstand the demands of plant-floor environments.
The 1203-USB delivers the convenience and reliability required for modern drive commissioning and maintenance workflows.
Description
The Allen-Bradley 1203-USB is a communication option kit designed to provide a USB-to-SCANport/DPI/DSI interface for configuration and troubleshooting of PowerFlex® drives and other compatible devices. It enables full-duplex RS-232 DF1 communication, allowing modern PCs to connect directly to legacy and current drive platforms. This converter is widely used in commissioning, maintenance, and diagnostics for industrial motor control systems.
Technical Specifications
| Condition | New/Never Used Surplus |
| Brand | Allen-Bradley |
| Category | Communication Converter |
| Part Number | 1203-USB |
| Subcategory | SCANport / DPI / DSI USB Interface |
| Type | USB-to-SCANport/DPI/DSI Converter |
| Protocol | Full-duplex RS-232 DF1 |
| Applications | DPI, DPI+, DSI, SCANport communication with PowerFlex drives |
| Supported Devices | PowerFlex 4-class, 520-series, 7-class, 750-series, Kinetix 3, 1305, 1336 |
| Current Draw | 170 mA (USB powered) |
| Voltage Source | 5 V USB port |
| Connection Type | USB to SCANport/DPI/DSI |
| Enclosure Style | Compact handheld module |
| Certifications | C-Tick, CE, cUL, KC, UL |
Information About 1203-USB
The 1203-USB converter is part of the Allen-Bradley communication accessory family and serves as an interface between a computer’s USB port and Rockwell Automation drive networks including DPI, DPI+, DSI, and SCANport. It supports PowerFlex 4-class, PowerFlex 520-series, PowerFlex 7-class, Kinetix 3 servo drives, and SCANport devices such as 1305 and 1336 drives. The module operates in full-duplex mode and uses RS-232 DF1 protocol for reliable data transfer. With a compact, USB-powered design drawing only 170 mA, it eliminates the need for external power supplies. The converter is ideal for engineers performing parameter uploads/downloads, firmware updates, diagnostics, and system commissioning.
Key Features:
- Universal Connectivity: Provides a communication bridge between USB and SCANport, DPI, DPI+, and DSI networks.
- Wide Device Compatibility: Works with PowerFlex 4-class, 520-series, 7-class, 750 drives, and legacy 1305/1336 SCANport products.
- Full-Duplex Communication: Uses RS-232 DF1 protocol for stable two-way data exchange.
- USB Powered: Requires no external power supply, drawing only 170 mA from the USB port.
- Compact & Portable: Lightweight design ideal for field service, commissioning, and troubleshooting.
- Fast Parameter Transfer: Enables rapid upload/download of drive parameters and configuration files.
- Diagnostic Support: Facilitates drive diagnostics, event logging, and firmware management.
- Simple Integration: Plug-and-play operation with Rockwell configuration tools and maintenance software.
- Rugged Industrial Design: Built to withstand the demands of plant-floor environments.
The 1203-USB delivers the convenience and reliability required for modern drive commissioning and maintenance workflows.