Rockwell Automation 1203-SSS Smart Self-powered Serial Converter - Manual (Page 46)

Glossary-2
DPI
DPI is a second generation peripheral communication interface used by
various Allen-Bradley drives and power products. It is a functional
enhancement to SCANport.
DPI Peripheral
A device that provides an interface between DPI and a network or user.
Peripheral devices are also referred to as “adapters” and “modules.” The
serial converter and PowerFlex HIM are examples of DPI peripherals.
DPI Product
A device that uses the DPI communications interface to communicate
with one or more peripheral devices. For example, a motor drive such as
a PowerFlex drive is a DPI product. In this manual, a DPI product is also
referred to as “product” or “host.”
DriveExplorer
An easy-to-use software application designed for Microsoft
Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows NT (4.0 or greater), and Windows
CE (2.0 or greater) operating systems. To fully utilize DPI products, use
DriveExplorer version 2.xx or greater. SCANport products work with all
versions of DriveExplorer. This application is a tool for monitoring and
configuring Allen-Bradley products and adapters. A free version of
DriveExplorer Lite is included with the serial converter. Information
about DriveExplorer can be accessed at http://www.ab.com/drives/
driveexplorer.
DriveTools
A software suite designed for Microsoft Windows 95, Windows 98, and
Windows NT (4.0 or greater) operating systems. To fully utilize DPI
products, use DriveTools 2000 version 1.xx or greater. SCANport
products work with all versions of DriveTools32 (or DriveTools 2000).
This software suite provides a family of tools that you can use to
program, monitor, control, troubleshoot, and maintain Allen-Bradley
products. Information about DriveTools can be accessed at http://
www.ab.com/drives.
F
Flash Update
The process of updating firmware in a device.