Features, Features -2 – Rockwell Automation 20-COMM-D DeviceNet Adapter Series B FRN 2.xxx User Manual
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20-COMM-D DeviceNet Adapter User Manual
Publication 20COMM-UM002G-EN-P
Features
The features of the adapter include the following:
• Typical mounting in a PowerFlex 7-Class drive. The 20-COMM-D
Series B adapter, firmware revision 2.xxx or later, can also be installed in
a DPI External Comms Kit and used with the kit’s optional I/O board.
See
Using the Adapter in a DPI External Comms Kit
DPI External Comms Kit Compatibility
• Captive screws to secure and ground the adapter to the drive or, when
mounted in a DPI External Comms Kit, to the kit’s metal enclosure.
• Compatibility with various configuration tools to configure the adapter
and connected host drive, including the following tools:
– PowerFlex HIM (Human Interface Module) on the drive, if available
– Connected Components Workbench software, version 1.02 or later
– DriveExplorer software, version 2.01 or later
– DriveExecutive software, version 3.01 or later
• Switches to set a node address and network data rate before applying
power to the PowerFlex drive, or you can disable the switches and use
adapter parameters to configure these functions.
• Status indicators that report the status of the drive communications, the
adapter, and network. They are visible when the drive cover is open or
closed.
• Parameter-configured I/O (Logic Command/Reference and up to four
pairs of Datalinks) to accommodate application requirements.
• Explicit Messaging and UCMM (Unconnected Message Manager)
support.
• Multiple data exchange methods (Polled, Cyclic, and Change of State) to
transmit data between the network and adapter.
• Master-Slave or Peer-to-Peer hierarchy that can be set up so that the
adapter and connected PowerFlex drive transmit data to and from either a
scanner or another PowerFlex drive on the network.
• User-defined fault actions to determine how the adapter and connected
drive respond to the following:
– I/O messaging communication disruptions (Comm Flt Action)
– Controllers in idle mode (Idle Flt Action)
20-COMM-D Adapter
Operation With
Series
Firmware
Revision
DPI External Comms Kit
(20-XCOMM-DC-BASE)
Optional I/O Board
(20-XCOMM-IO-OPT1)
A
1.xxx
No
No
2.xxx
No
No
B
1.xxx
No
No
2.xxx
Yes
Yes