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Getting Started
This section is provided to help experienced users quickly start using the
adapter. If you are unsure how to complete a step, refer to the referenced
chapter.
Quick Start
Step
Action
Refer to…
1
Review the safety precautions for the adapter.
Throughout this manual
2
Verify that the PowerFlex drive is properly installed. Drive User Manual
3
Commission the adapter.
Set a unique MAC address and, depending on where the
PowerFlex drive nodes are located on the network,
appropriately set the TERM, -BIAS, and +BIAS switches.
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4
Install the adapter.
Verify that the PowerFlex drive is not powered. Then,
connect the adapter to the drive using the Internal
Interface cable. Use the captive screws to secure and
ground the adapter to the drive.
When installing the adapter in a DPI External Comms
Kit, refer to the 20-XCOMM-DC-BASE Installation
Instructions (Publication No. 20COMM-IN001…)
supplied with the kit.
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5
Apply power to the adapter and verify key settings.
A. The adapter receives power from the drive. Verify
that the adapter is installed correctly and then apply
power to the drive. The PORT status indicator should
be solid green. If it is red, there is a problem. Refer to
.
B. Verify/set key adapter parameters.
C. Configure/verify key drive parameters.
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6
Connect the adapter to the network.
Verify that the PowerFlex drive is not powered. Then,
connect the adapter to the network using a shielded,
twisted wire pair.
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7
Configure the adapter for your application.
Set adapter parameters for the following functions as
required by your application:
• Fault actions
• Baud rate
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8
Set up the controller to communicate with the
adapter.
Use the controller’s programming software to program
the controller.
Instruction manual for
your controller’s
programming software