Quick start – 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
Quick Start
This section is provided to help experienced users quickly start using the adapter.
If you are unsure how to complete a step, refer to the referenced chapter.
Step Action
See
1
Review the safety precautions for the drive or SMC
Drive or SMC User
Manual
2
Review the safety precautions for the adapter
Throughout this manual
3
Verify that the power control device is properly installed.
Drive or SMC User
Manual
4
Install the adapter.
a. Verify that the power control device is not powered.
b. Connect the adapter to the device with the Internal Interface
cable.
c. Use the captive screws to secure and ground the adapter to
the device.
d. Connect the adapter to the network with an Ethernet cable.
NOTE: When installing the adapter in the DPI External Comms
Kit—see the 20-XCOMM-DC-BASE Installation Instructions,
publication 20COMM-IN001, supplied with the kit.
PowerFlex 7-Class DPI
Network Communication
Adapter Installation
Instructions, publication
20COMM-IN004, and
5
Apply power to the adapter.
a. Verify that the adapter is installed correctly.
b. The adapter receives power from the drive or SMC. Apply
power to the device.
The status indicators should be green. If they flash red, there
is a problem. See
,
.
c. Configure and verify key drive or SMC parameters.
6
Configure the adapter for your application.
Set adapter parameters for the following functions as required by
your application:
• IP address, subnet mask, and gateway address
• Data rate
• I/O configuration
• Master-Slave or Peer-to-Peer hierarchy
• Fault actions
7
Configure the controller to communicate with the adapter.
Use a controller configuration tool, such as RSLogix software, to
configure the master on the network to recognize the adapter and
drive or SMC.
8
Create a ladder logic program.
Use a controller configuration tool, such as RSLogix software, to
create a ladder logic program that enables you to do the
following:
• Control the connected device, via the adapter, by using I/O.
• Monitor or configure the device or SMC by using explicit
messages.