Rockwell Automation 22-WIM-N1 DSI Wireless Interface Module User Manual
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Glossary
DSI (Drive Serial Interface)
DSI is based on the Modbus RTU serial communication protocol and is
used by various Allen-Bradley drives and power products, such as
PowerFlex 4, PowerFlex 40, PowerFlex 40P, and PowerFlex 400 drives.
DSI Peripheral
A device that provides an interface between DSI and a network or user.
Peripheral devices are also referred to as “adapters” or “modules.” The
WIM and PowerFlex 4-Class HIMs (22-HIM-xxx) are examples of DSI
peripherals.
DSI Product
A device that uses the DSI communications interface to communicate
with one or more peripheral devices. For example, a motor drive such as
a PowerFlex 4-Class drive is a DSI product. In this manual, a DSI
product is also referred to as “drive” or “host.”
DriveExplorer Software
DriveExplorer software is a tool for monitoring and configuring
Allen-Bradley products and adapters. It can be run on computers running
various Microsoft Windows operating systems. DriveExplorer (version
3.xx or higher) can be used to configure the WIM and PowerFlex drives.
Information about DriveExplorer and a free Lite version can be accessed
at
DriveTools SP Software
A software suite designed for running on various Microsoft Windows
operating systems. This software suite provides a family of tools,
including DriveExecutive, that you can use to program, monitor, control,
troubleshoot, and maintain Allen-Bradley products. DriveTools SP
(version 1.01 or higher) can be used with PowerFlex drives. Information
about DriveTools SP can be accessed
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EDS (Electronic Data Sheet) Files
EDS files are simple text files that are used by network configuration
tools such as RSNetWorx for DeviceNet to describe products so that you
can easily commission them on a network. EDS files describe a product
device type, revision, and configurable parameters. EDS files for many
Allen-Bradley products can be found at