Rockwell Automation 20-COMM-B BACnet MS/TP Adapter - Manual (Page 64)

Glossary-2
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
20-COMM-B, 1203-SSS or 1203-USB converter, and PowerFlex
7-Class HIMs (20-HIM-xxx) 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 7-Class drive is a DPI product. In this manual, a DPI
product is also referred to as “drive” or “host.”
DriveExplorer Software
DriveExplorer software is a tool for monitoring and configuring
Allen-Bradley products and adapters. It can be run on computers running
various Microsoft Windows operating systems. DriveExplorer (version
3.xx or higher) can be used to configure this adapter and PowerFlex
drives. Information about DriveExplorer software and a free lite version
can be accessed at http://www.ab.com/drives/driveexplorer.
DriveTools SP Software
A software suite designed for running on various Microsoft Windows
operating systems. This software suite provides a family of tools,
including DriveExecutive (version 3.01 or higher), that you can use to
program, monitor, control, troubleshoot, and maintain Allen-Bradley
products. DriveTools SP (version 1.01 or higher) can be used with
PowerFlex drives. Information about DriveTools SP can be accessed at
http://www.ab.com/drives/drivetools.
E
EDS (Electronic Data Sheet) Files
EDS files are simple text files that are used by network configuration
tools to describe products so that you can easily commission them on a
network. EDS files describe a product device type, revision, and
configurable parameters. EDS files for many Allen-Bradley products can
be found at http://www.ab.com/networks/eds.
F
Fault Action
A fault action determines how the adapter and connected drive act when
a communications fault (for example, a cable is disconnected) occurs.
Fault Configuration
When communication is disrupted (for example, a cable is
disconnected), the adapter and PowerFlex drive can respond with a