User guide

Chapter
1
Getting Started
The 20-COMM-P PROFIBUS adapter is an embedded communication
option for any one drive in the PowerFlex family. It can also be used
with other Allen-Bradley products implementing DPI™, a functional
enhancement to SCANport™.
Figure 1.1 Components of the Adapter
Topic Page Topic Page
Components
1-1 Safety Precautions 1-4
Features 1-2 Quick Start 1-5
Compatible Products 1-2 Modes of Operation 1-6
Required Equipment 1-3
Components
# Part Description
➊ Status
Indicators
Three LEDs that indicate the status of the connected drive,
adapter, and network. Refer to Chapter
7, Troubleshooting.
➋ DPI
Connector
A 20-pin, single-row shrouded male header. An Internal
Interface cable is connected to this connector and a
connector on the drive.
➌ PROFIBUS
Connector
A 9-pin, female D-Sub connector.
➍ Node
Address
Switches
Switches for setting the node address.
➊
➋
➌
➍
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