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Glossary
A
Adapter
Devices such as drives, controllers, and computers usually require a
network communication adapter to provide a communication interface
between them and a network such as EtherNet/IP. An adapter reads data on
the network and transmits it to the connected device. It also reads data in the
device and transmits it to the network.
The 20-COMM-E EtherNet/IP adapter connects PowerFlex 7-Class drives
to an EtherNet/IP network. Adapters are sometimes also called ‘cards’,
‘embedded communication options’, ‘gateways’, ‘modules’, or
‘peripherals’.
B
BOOTP (Bootstrap Protocol)
BOOTP lets the adapter configure itself dynamically at restart if the
network has a BOOTP server. The BOOTP server assigns the adapter a
preconfigured IP address, a subnet mask, and a gateway address; therefore,
you do not have to configure these with the parameters in the adapter.
BOOTP can make it easier to administer an Ethernet network. A free
version of the Rockwell Software
®
BOOTP Server can be obtained at
Bridge
A network device that can route messages from one network to another. A
bridge also refers to a communication module in a ControlLogix controller
that connects the controller to a network. See also Scanner.
C
CIP (Common Industrial Protocol)
CIP is the transport and application layer protocol used for messaging over
EtherNet/IP, ControlNet, and DeviceNet networks. The protocol is used for
implicit messaging (real-time I/O) and explicit messaging (configuration,
data collection, and diagnostics).
Connected Components Workbench Software
The recommended tool for monitoring and configuring Allen-Bradley
products and network communication adapters. It can be used on computers
running various Microsoft operating systems. You can obtain a free copy of
Connect Components Workbench software at
ControlFLASH
A free software tool used to electronically update firmware of
Allen-Bradley products and network communication adapters.
ControlFLASH software is downloaded automatically when the firmware
revision file for the product being updated is downloaded from the
Allen-Bradley updates website to your computer.