Rockwell Automation 20-COMM-M Modbus/TCP Adapter - Manual (Page 23)

20-COMM-M Modbus/TCP Adapter User Manual
Publication 20COMM-UM014C-EN-P
Chapter 3
Configuring the Adapter
This chapter provides instructions and information for setting the
parameters to configure the adapter.
For a list of parameters, refer to Appendix B , Adapter Parameters . For
definitions of terms in this chapter, refer to the Glossary .
Configuration Tools The adapter stores parameters and other information in its own non-volatile
memory. You must, therefore, access the adapter to view and edit its
parameters. The following tools can be used to access the adapter
parameters:
Topic Page
Configuration Tools 3-1
Using the PowerFlex 7-Class HIM 3-2
Using BOOTP 3-3
Setting the IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Gateway Address 3-6
Setting the Data Rate 3-8
Setting the I/O Configuration 3-8
Setting a Communication Fault Action 3-9
Setting the Message I/O Timer 3-10
Setting Web Access Control 3-11
Resetting the Adapter 3-12
Viewing the Adapter Status Using Parameters 3-12
Flash Updating the Adapter 3-13
Tool Refer to…
PowerFlex HIM page 3-2
BOOTP Server page 3-3
DriveExplorer Software
(version 2.01 or higher) http://www.ab.com/drives/driveexplorer, or
DriveExplorer online help (installed with the software)
DriveExecutive Software
(version 3.01 or higher) http://www.ab.com/drives/drivetools, or
DriveExecutive online help (installed with the software)