Instruction Manual

1-2 Getting Started
20-COMM-D DeviceNet Adapter User Manual
Publication 20COMM-UM002G-EN-P
Features
The features of the adapter include the following:
Typical mounting in a PowerFlex 7-Class drive. The 20-COMM-D
Series B adapter, firmware revision 2.xxx or later, can also be installed in
a DPI External Comms Kit and used with the kit’s optional I/O board.
See Chapter
8, Using the Adapter in a DPI External Comms Kit
(20-XCOMM-DC-BASE) for more information.
DPI External Comms Kit Compatibility
Captive screws to secure and ground the adapter to the drive or, when
mounted in a DPI External Comms Kit, to the kit’s metal enclosure.
Compatibility with various configuration tools to configure the adapter
and connected host drive, including the following tools:
PowerFlex HIM (Human Interface Module) on the drive, if available
Connected Components Workbench software, version 1.02 or later
DriveExplorer software, version 2.01 or later
DriveExecutive software, version 3.01 or later
Switches to set a node address and network data rate before applying
power to the PowerFlex drive, or you can disable the switches and use
adapter parameters to configure these functions.
Status indicators that report the status of the drive communications, the
adapter, and network. They are visible when the drive cover is open or
closed.
Parameter-configured I/O (Logic Command/Reference and up to four
pairs of Datalinks) to accommodate application requirements.
Explicit Messaging and UCMM (Unconnected Message Manager)
support.
Multiple data exchange methods (Polled, Cyclic, and Change of State) to
transmit data between the network and adapter.
Master-Slave or Peer-to-Peer hierarchy that can be set up so that the
adapter and connected PowerFlex drive transmit data to and from either a
scanner or another PowerFlex drive on the network.
User-defined fault actions to determine how the adapter and connected
drive respond to the following:
I/O messaging communication disruptions (Comm Flt Action)
Controllers in idle mode (Idle Flt Action)
20-COMM-D Adapter Operation With
Series
Firmware
Revision
DPI External Comms Kit
(20-XCOMM-DC-BASE)
Optional I/O Board
(20-XCOMM-IO-OPT1)
A1.xxx No No
2.xxx No No
B1.xxx No No
2.xxx Yes Yes