Rockwell Automation 22-COMM-L LonWorks Adapter - Manual (Page 66)

G-2 Glossary
22-COMM-L, 22-SCM-232 serial converter, and PowerFlex 4-Class
HIMs (22-HIM-xxx) are examples of DSI peripherals.
DSI Product
A device that uses the DSI communications interface to communicate
with one or more peripheral devices. For example, a motor drive such as
a PowerFlex 4-Class drive is a DSI product. In this manual, a DSI
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.
Explicit Messaging
Explicit Messages are used to transfer data that does not require
continuous updates. They are typically used to configure, monitor, and
diagnose a device over the network.
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 or
when the scanner is switched out of run mode. The former uses a
communications fault action, and the latter uses an idle fault action.