Rockwell Automation VSM500 Integrated Drive/Motor DeviceNet Option Board - Manual (Page 9)

Preface VII
P
REFACE
The purpose of this manual is to provide you with information needed to apply the
DeviceNet

option board to the VSM500 Integrated Drive/Motor. It includes methods
for installing, configuring, and troubleshooting this option board. Read this manual in
its entirety before installing, operating, or servicing the VSM500 Integrated
Drive/Motor with a DeviceNet option board.
Audience for this Manual
This manual is intended for qualified personnel. To use the DeviceNet option, you
must understand the parameters and functions of the VSM500 Integrated Drive/Motor.
You must also understand DeviceNet networks, including how slave devices operate
on the network and communicate with a master.
Conventions
• Parameter numbers and names are shown in bold typeface and follow the following
format: parameter XXX [*]. The XXX represents the parameter number in the EDS
file. The [*] represents the parameter name. For example, parameter 01 [
CMD
FREQUENCY ].
• Menu commands are shown in bold typeface and follow the format Menu >
Command. For example, if you read “Select File > Open,” click the File menu and
then click the Open command.
• The VSM500 Integrated drive/motor is also referred to as “VSM500 unit” or “unit.”
• The DeviceNet option board is also referred to as the “option board.”
Related Documentation
Refer to the following publications as necessary for more information. Most of these
Rockwell Automation publications are available online from The Automation
Bookstore. The URL is: http://www.theautomationbookstore.com/
• D2-3400 VSM500 Integrated Drive/Motor User Manual
• DN-2.5 DeviceNet Product Overview
• 1485-6.7.2 DeviceNet Cable System Planning and Installation Manual
• 1787-6.5.3 DeviceNet Manager Software User Manual
• 1771-5.14 DeviceNet Scanner Module Installation Instructions
• 1771-6.5.118 DeviceNet Scanner Module Configuration Manual
• 9399-RL53GR RSLogix 5 Getting Results Guide
• 9399-RL50GR RSLogix 500 Getting Results Guide
• 9398-DNETGR RSNetWorx for DeviceNet Getting Results Guide
• 1747-5.8 DeviceNet Scanner Module Installation Instructions
• 1747-6.5.2 DeviceNet Scanner Module Configuration Manual