Rockwell Automation 20-COMM-M Modbus/TCP Adapter - Manual (Page 10)

1-2 Getting Started
20-COMM-M Modbus/TCP Adapter User Manual
Publication 20COMM-UM014C-EN-P
Features The features of the adapter include:
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Typical mounting in a PowerFlex 7-Class drive. The adapter can also be
installed in a DPI External Comms Kit. See
Chapter 7 , Installing the
Adapter in a DPI External Comms Kit (20-XCOMM-DC-BASE) for
more information.
Important: Due to inherent operating limitations, the adapter cannot be
used with the kit’s optional I/O board.
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Captive screws to secure and ground the adapter to the drive or, when
mounted in a DPI External Comms Kit, to the kit’s metal enclosure.
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Compatibility with various configuration tools to configure the adapter
and connected drive. The tools include the PowerFlex 7-Class HIM on
the drive, and drive-configuration software such as DriveExplorer
(version 2.01 or higher) or DriveExecutive (version 3.01 or higher). In
addition, you can use a BOOTP server to configure the network address
for the adapter.
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Status indicators that report the status of the drive communications, the
adapter, and network. They are visible when the drive cover is open or
closed.
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Parameter-configurable I/O (Logic Command/Reference and up to four
pairs of Datalinks) to meet application requirements.
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Uses Ethernet II framing for Modbus/TCP protocol.
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Support for a variety of Modbus/TCP function codes.
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User-defined fault actions to determine how the adapter and connected
drive respond to I/O messaging communication disruptions.
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Web pages, viewed using a web browser, that show information about the
adapter, connected drive, and other DPI devices connected to the drive.
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Configurable e-mail messaging to desired addresses when selected drive
faults occur and/or are cleared, and/or when the adapter takes a
communication fault action.
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Access to any PowerFlex drive and its connected peripherals on the
network to which the adapter is connected.
Compatible Products DPI is a second generation peripheral communication interface and a
functional enhancement to SCANport. The adapter is compatible with
Allen-Bradley PowerFlex 7-Class drives and other products that support
DPI. At the time of publication, compatible products include:
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PowerFlex 70/70EC drives
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PowerFlex 700L drives
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PowerFlex 700/700VC drives
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PowerFlex Digital DC drives
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PowerFlex 700H drives
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DPI External Comms Kit
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PowerFlex 700S drives
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SMC™ Flex