Rockwell Automation 20-XCOMM-DC-BASE DPI External Comms Kit - Manual

DPI External Communications Kit
Installation Instructions
These Installation Instructions are provided with the DPI
External Comms Kit. This document explains how to install
a communications adapter (sold separately) into the kit,
mount the kit in an enclosure, and connect the required
cables.
These instructions also describe the accessory AC Power
Adapter. See
AC Power Adapter (20-XCOMM-AC-PS1) on
page 3 for details.
Compatability
This kit is for use with only the following Allen-Bradley
communication adapters (sold separately):
• 20-COMM-E EtherNet/IP
• 20-COMM-C ControlNet (coax)
• 20-COMM-Q ControlNet (fiber)
• 20-COMM-D DeviceNet (Series B or later)
• 20-COMM-B BACnet MS/TP
• 20-COMM-M Modbus/TCP
The DPI External Comms Kit is typically used to provide an
additional network connection for a drive that already has a
20-COMM-* installed inside. For example, one network
may be used for control and a second network may be used
for configuration and data collection.
Installing the Communications Adapter
1. Before you install the communication adapter into the
Comms Kit, make sure to configure all of the adapter’s
switches and/or jumpers, if applicable, to appropriate
settings. Refer to the Communication Adapter User
Manual for details.
2. Remove the Comms Kit enclosure cover from the base
by unfastening its two screws.
3. Fasten the communication adapter into the enclosure
cover by using the adapter’s captive screws ( Figure 1 ).
This also grounds the adapter.
4. The communication adapter is supplied with two Internal
Interface (ribbon) cables. Use only the longer 15.24 cm
(6 in.) Internal Interface cable. Plug one end of the cable
into the mating connector on the power supply board in
the base of the Comms Kit enclosure.
Figure 1 Mounting and Connecting the Adapter
5. Plug the other end of the Internal Interface cable into the
mating connector on the communication adapter.
6. If using an Allen-Bradley I/O Board option (20-
XCOMM-IO-OPT*) with the External Comms Kit,
install the I/O board into the kit at this time. For details,
see the I/O Board Installation Instructions provided with
the board. Otherwise, fasten the enclosure cover onto the
base using the two screws in the cover.
Mounting the External Comms Kit
Panel or DIN rail mount the Comms Kit before connecting
the adapter to the network and drive.
External Comms Kit (20-XCOMM-DC-BASE)
!
ATTENTION: Risk of equipment damage exists.
The communications adapter contains ESD
(Electrostatic Discharge) sensitive parts that can be
damaged if you do not follow ESD control
procedures. Static control precautions are required
when handling the adapter. If you are unfamiliar with
static control procedures, refer to Guarding Against
Electrostatic Damage, Publication 8000-4.5.2.
!
ATTENTION: Risk of equipment damage exists.
During panel or DIN rail mounting, be sure to
prevent any debris (metal chips, wire strands, etc.)
from falling into the Comms Kit. Debris that falls
into the kit could cause damage on power up.
Comms Kit
Enclosure Base
Comms Kit Enclosure Cover
(with adapter mounted inside)
Internal Interface Cable
(connects power supply board
in enclosure base to adapter)