Rockwell Automation 20-COMM-B BACnet MS/TP Adapter - Manual (Page 10)

1-2 Getting Started
The 20-COMM-B BACnet MS/TP adapter features the following:
• The adapter is normally mounted in the PowerFlex 7-Class drive. It
can also be installed in a DPI External Comms Kit
Important: Due to inherent operating limitations, the adapter cannot
be used with the kit’s optional I/O board.
• Switches let you:
– Set a MAC address before applying power to the drive.
– Turn on/off the adapter’s built-in termination resistor and bias
resistors for optimizing operation on the network.
• Captive screws secure and ground the adapter to the drive or, when
mounted in a DPI External Comms Kit, to the kit’s metal enclosure.
• A number of configuration tools can be used to configure the adapter
and connected drive. The tools include the PowerFlex HIM on the
drive and drive-configuration software such as DriveExplorer (version
3.01 or higher) or DriveExecutive (version 3.01 or higher).
• Status indicators report the status of drive communications, the
adapter, and network. They are visible when the drive cover is opened
or closed.
• Read/write access to parameters is available. You can configure and
monitor parameter values over the network.
• User-defined fault actions let you determine how the adapter and drive
respond to communication disruptions on the network.
Features