Rockwell Automation 1734-AENT POINT I/O EtherNet/IP Adapter Module - Manual (Page 17)

1 Publication 1734-UM011D-EN-P - May 2011
Chapter
1
About the Adapter
What This Chapter Contains
This chapter provides an overview of the 1734-AENT POINT I/O
EtherNet/IP adapter, its primary features, and how to use it. You need to
understand the concepts discussed in this chapter to configure your adapter
and use it in an EtherNet/IP control system. See the table for a list of where to
find specific information in this chapter.
Important Adapter
Considerations
Before you begin using your adapter, note the following important
considerations.
Set the Chassis Size
The 1734-AENT POINT I/O adapter for EtherNet/IP requires
configuration of its chassis size before you can make any I/O connections.
Topic Page
Important Adapter Considerations 1
Set the Chassis Size 1
Adapter Replacement 2
Empty Slots and RIUP Situations 2
Cycle Power To a System For the First Time 4
Adapter Features 4
Hardware/Software Compatibility 5
What the Adapter Does 5
Use of the Common Industrial Protocol (CIP) 5
Understand the Producer/Consumer Model 6
Specify the Requested Packet Interval (RPI) 6
Support of Rack-optimized and Direct Connections 7
Mix Rack-optimized and Direct Connections 7
ATTENTION
You must use series C POINT I/O modules with the
1734-AENT adapter. Series A or B POINT I/O modules will
not work with this adapter.