Rockwell Automation 825-MDN Smart Motor Manager DeviceNet Communication Card User Manual - Manual (Page 7)

i Publication 825-UM002A-EN-P - December 2000
Preface
Using This Manual
Manual Objectives The purpose of this manual is to provide you with the necessary information
to apply the Cat. No. 825-MDN DeviceNet™ Communication Card.
Described in this manual are methods for installing, configuring, and
troubleshooting the Cat. No. 825-MDN DeviceNet Communication Card.
For information on specific features of the Bulletin 825 Smart Motor
Manager™, refer to the Bulletin 825 Smart Motor Manager User Manual
(Publication 825-UM001A-EN-P).
Important: Read this manual in its entirety before installing, operating,
servicing, or initializing the 825-MDN card.
Who Should Use This
Manual This manual is intended for qualified personnel responsible for setting up
and servicing these devices. You must have previous experience with, and a
basic understanding of: communication terminology, configuration
procedures, required equipment, and safety precautions.
To make efficient use of the Communication Card, you must be able to
program and operate serial communication devices, as well as have a basic
understanding of the parameter settings and functions of the Bulletin 825
Smart Motor Manager.
You should understand DeviceNet network operations, including how slave
devices operate on the network and communicate with a DeviceNet master.
Vocabulary In this manual we refer to the:
Cat. No. 825-MDN DeviceNet Communication Card as “Communication
Card” or “825-MDN”.
Bulletin 825 Smart Motor Manager as the “SMM”.
Programmable Logic Controller as the “Programmable Controller” or
“PLC”.
Earth Ground as “GND”.