Rockwell Automation 20-COMM-ER 20-COMM-ER Dual-Port EtherNet/IP Communication Adapter User Manual - Manual (Page 12)

12 Rockwell Automation Publication 20COMM-UM015B-EN-P - July 2013
Chapter 1 Getting Started
Features
The features of the adapter include the following:
• Typical mounting in a PowerFlex 7-Class drive or SMC soft starter.
• Captive screws to secure and ground the adapter to the drive.
• 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 or SMC, 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
– RSLogix5000 version16 and later with Drives Add-on Profile version
4.05 and later
Additionally, you can use a BOOTP/DHCP server to configure the
network address for the adapter.
• 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 support.
• Master-Slave or Peer-to-Peer hierarchy that can be configured to transmit
data to and from either a controller or another PowerFlex drive or SMC on
the network.
• User-defined fault actions to determine how the adapter and connected
PowerFlex drive respond to the following:
– I/O messaging communication disruptions (Comm Flt Action)
– Controllers in idle mode (Idle Flt Action)
• Web pages, viewed by using a web browser, that show information about the
adapter, its connected host drive, and DPI devices connected to the drive.
• Configurable e-mail messaging to desired addresses when selected drive
faults occur and/or are cleared, and/or when the adapter takes a
communication or idle fault action.
• Access to any PowerFlex drive or SMC and its connected peripherals on
the network to which the adapter is connected.
• Device Level Ring (DLR) or Star Topology support with Quality of
Service (QoS) support.