{"product_id":"1560-pdp2-communication-adapter-allen-bradley-drives-smc-flex","title":"1560-PDP2 Communication Adapter Allen-Bradley Drives SMC-Flex","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1560-PDP2 Allen-Bradley SMC-Flex PROFIBUS SCANport Communication Adapter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0056b3;\"\u003eAllen-Bradley\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #d9534f;\"\u003e1560-PDP2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e is a high-speed PROFIBUS DP slave communication interface designed to bridge legacy SCANport motor drives with modern DP networks. Powered by an SPC3 communications chipset, this module processes control words, speed references, and up to 32 real-time parameter values across automated drive line-ups. Incorporating multi-protocol fieldbus translation, it preserves existing variable frequency drive investments while enabling centralized control system upgrades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGlobal PLC Spare HUB's Insight \u0026amp; Field Experience\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIntegrating SCANport legacy architecture into active PROFIBUS DP loops often causes network timing jitter if node configuration is mismanaged. During a recent commissioning project at a water treatment plant, our field automation engineers deployed the \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #d9534f;\"\u003e1560-PDP2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e module to link a bank of 1336 Plus drives to a Siemens S7-400 controller. The adapter eliminated network timeout faults by using its pre-assigned I\/O map for immediate control transfer. Setting the onboard DIP switches for hard-coded hardware addressing prevented software address loss during severe voltage sags on the control line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical Specifications Table\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003ctable border=\"1\" cellpadding=\"8\" cellspacing=\"0\"\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer Brand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0056b3;\"\u003eAllen-Bradley\u003c\/span\u003e \/ Rockwell Automation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel Designation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #d9534f;\"\u003e1560-PDP2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Family Series\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0056b3;\"\u003eSMC-Flex\u003c\/span\u003e \/ SCANport Communication Accessories\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdapter Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003ePROFIBUS DP Slave Communication Gateway\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaximum Transmission Speed\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e12 Mbps Auto-Baud Detection\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eParameter Handling Capacity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eUp to 32 parameter values simultaneously\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOperating Power Supply\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e85 to 264 VAC, Single-Phase (45-63 Hz)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInternal DC Consumption\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e65 mA at 24 VDC internal bus load\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAddressing Mechanism\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eDIP Switches 1 to 63 (Supports up to 126 nodes with 3 repeaters)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInterface Ports\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eRS-232 \/ RS-422 \/ RS-485 via 9-Pin Female D-Shell Connector\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupported Parity Configurations\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eNone, Odd, and Even Parity selectable\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOperating Temperature \u0026amp; 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Status Interpretation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRed \/ Green PROFIBUS LED:\u003c\/strong\u003e Solid green indicates active DP cyclics; flashing red signals baud rate search or master loss.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRed \/ Green SCANport LED:\u003c\/strong\u003e Solid green confirms active serial link to drive host; red indicates port timeout or parity mismatch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDIP Switch Configuration Check:\u003c\/strong\u003e Address changes take effect only after power cycling the 85-264 VAC auxiliary supply.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBus Termination Verification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ensure active termination resistors are engaged on the 9-pin D-shell segment ends.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommercial Guarantees \u0026amp; Global Shipping\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIncludes a full \u003cstrong\u003e12-Month Warranty\u003c\/strong\u003e backing all operational hardware.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFast dispatch window within \u003cstrong\u003e24 to 48 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e upon order validation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWorldwide priority courier delivery via \u003cstrong\u003eFedEx\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eUPS\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eDHL\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eEach unit undergoes functional SCANport communication testing prior to packaging.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEngineering Selection Guide \u0026amp; Technical FAQ\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuestion: What hardware criteria determine if the 1560-PDP2 module fits my drive installation?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnswer: Verify that your host device features a standard 9-pin SCANport connection port and operates within the 85-264 VAC control power spectrum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuestion: Why does the module fail to establish PROFIBUS communications after changing DIP switch positions?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnswer: The internal microprocessor reads hardware address switches during its boot sequence. You must cycle the primary AC input power to register any new DIP address configuration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuestion: Can I route parameter data across multiple bus segments without signal degradation?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnswer: Yes, the module supports network topologies with up to 126 nodes when incorporating 3 line repeaters across the fieldbus run.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuestion: How does the 1560-PDP2 affect drive response time in high-speed motion loops?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnswer: The onboard SPC3 chip supports baud rates up to 12 Mbps, providing sub-millisecond update times for mapped control words and speed references.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuestion: Is an external 24 VDC power supply required to operate the communication adapter?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnswer: No, the adapter accepts 85-264 VAC power directly and internally converts the 65 mA 24 VDC required for logic circuit execution.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Allen-Bradley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67959478714550,"sku":"1560-PDP2","price":206.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0722\/7863\/8774\/files\/1560-PDP2-1.jpg?v=1793326858","url":"https:\/\/www.plcsparehub.com\/products\/1560-pdp2-communication-adapter-allen-bradley-drives-smc-flex","provider":"Global PLC Spare Hub","version":"1.0","type":"link"}