Rockwell Automation 20-750-CNETC PowerFlex Coaxial ControlNet Option Module User Manual
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Glossary
DriveExplorer Software
A tool for monitoring and configuring Allen-Bradley products and network
communication adapters. It can be used on computers running various Microsoft
Windows operating systems. DriveExplorer software, version 6.xx or later, can be
used to configure this adapter and connected drive. This software tool has been
discontinued and is now available as freeware at
There are no plans to provide future updates
to this tool and the download is being provided ‘as-is’ for users that lost their
DriveExplorer CD, or need to configure legacy products not supported by
Connected Components Workbench software.
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
software (version 3.01 or later), that you can use to program, monitor, control,
troubleshoot, and maintain Allen-Bradley products. DriveTools SP software,
version 1.01 or later, can be used with PowerFlex 750-Series, PowerFlex 7-Class,
and PowerFlex 4-Class drives, and also legacy drives that implement a SCANport
communication interface. Information about DriveTools SP software can be
obtained at
.
EDS (Electronic Data Sheet) Files
Simple text files that are used by network configuration tools to describe
products so that you can easily commission them on a network. EDS files
describe a product device type and revision. EDS files for many Allen-Bradley
products can be found at
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Explicit Messaging
Explicit messages are used to transfer data that does not require continuous
updates. They are typically used to configure, monitor, and diagnose devices over
the network.
Fault Action
A fault action determines how the option module and connected drive act when
a communication fault (for example, a disconnected cable) occurs or when the
controller is switched out of run mode. The former uses a communication fault
action, and the latter uses an idle fault action.
Fault Configuration
When communication is disrupted (for example, a cable is disconnected), the
option module and PowerFlex drive can respond with a user-defined fault
configuration. The user sets the data that is sent to the drive using specific fault
configuration parameters in the option module. When a fault action parameter is
set to use the fault configuration data and a fault occurs, the data from these
parameters is sent as the Logic Command, Reference, and/or Datalinks.
HIM (Human Interface Module)
A device that can be used to configure and control a drive. The PowerFlex 20-
HIM-A6 or 20-HIM-C6S HIM can be used to configure PowerFlex 750-Series
drives and their connected peripherals.
Hold Last
When communication is disrupted (for example, a cable is disconnected), the
option module and PowerFlex drive can respond by holding last. Hold last results
in the drive receiving the last data received via the network connection before the
disruption. If the drive was running and using the Reference from the option
module, it will continue to run at the same Reference.