Rockwell Automation 20-COMM-ER 20-COMM-ER Dual-Port EtherNet/IP Communication Adapter User Manual User Manual

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Rockwell Automation Publication 20COMM-UM015B-EN-P - July 2013

Chapter 1 Getting Started

– 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 at

http://www.ab.com/support/abdrives/webupdate/software.html

• Requesting a DVD at

http://www.ab.com/onecontact/controllers/micro800/

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

http://www.ab.com/support/abdrives/webupdate/software.html

. 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 obtained
at

http://www.ab.com/support/abdrives/webupdate/software.html

. It is

highly recommended that you periodically check for and install the latest
update.

– BOOTP server, version 2.1 or higher, for network setup only

❑ Controller configuration software, such as RSLogix 5/500/5000

❑ A computer connection to the EtherNet/IP network

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