Components, Chapter 1, Getting started – Rockwell Automation 20-COMM-S RS-485 DF1 Adapter User Manual

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Chapter

1

Getting Started

The RS-485 DF1 (20-COMM-S) is an embedded communication option
for any one drive in the PowerFlex 7-Class family. It can also be used
with other Allen-Bradley products implementing DPI™, a functional
enhancement to SCANport™.

Figure 1.1 Components of the Adapter

Topic

Page

Topic

Page

Components

1-1

Safety Precautions

1-4

Features

1-2

Quick Start

1-5

Compatible Products

1-3

Modes of Operation

1-6

Required Equipment

1-3

Components

#

Part

Description

Status
Indicators

Four LEDs that indicate the status of the connected drive, adapter,
and network. Refer to

Chapter 4

,

Using DriveExplorer on the

RS-485 Network

.

DPI
Connector

A 20-pin, single-row shrouded male header. An Internal Interface
cable is connected to this connector and a connector on the drive.

RS-485 DF1
Connector

A 6-pin connector to which a 6-pin linear plug can be connected.

Node
Address
Switches

Switches for setting the node address.

Data Rate
Switch

Switch for setting the RS-485 DF1 data rate at which the adapter
communicates.

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