Rockwell Automation 20-COMM-E PowerFlex EtherNet/IP Adapter User Manual
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Getting Started
20-COMM-E EtherNet/IP Adapter User Manual
Publication 20COMM-UM010G-EN-P
❑ Ethernet switch (for details, see the Ethernet Design Considerations
Reference Manual, publication ENET-RM002)
❑ Drive and adapter configuration tool, such as the following:
– PowerFlex 20-HIM-xx HIM
– Connected Components Workbench software, version 1.02 or later
Connected Components Workbench is the recommended
stand-alone software tool for use with PowerFlex drives. You can
obtain a free copy by:
• Internet download
• Requesting a D
Your local distributor may also have copies of the DVD available.
Connected Components Workbench software cannot be used to
configure SCANport-based drives or Bulletin 160 drives.
– DriveExplorer software, version 2.01 or later
This software tool has been discontinued and is now available as
freeware at
. There are no plans to provide future updates to this
tool and the download is being provided ‘as-is’ for users that lost
their DriveExplorer CD, or need to configure legacy products not
supported by Connected Components Workbench software.
– DriveExecutive software, version 3.01 or later
A Lite version of DriveExecutive software ships with RSLogix
5000, RSNetWorx MD, FactoryTalk AssetCentre, and
ItelliCENTER software. All other versions are purchasable items:
• 9303-4DTE01ENE Drive Executive software
• 9303-4DTS01ENE DriveTools SP Suite (includes
DriveExecutive and DriveObserver software)
• 9303-4DTE2S01ENE DriveExecutive software upgrade to
DriveTools SP Suite (adds DriveObserver software)
DriveExecutive software updates (patches, and so forth) can be
. It is highly recommended that you periodically check
for and install the latest update.
– BOOTP Server, version 2.1 or later, for network setup only
❑ Controller configuration tool, such as RSLogix 5, RSLogix500, or
RSLogix 5000 software
❑ A computer connection to the EtherNet/IP network