User Manual

Chapter
1
Getting Started
The RS-485 DF1 (20-COMM-S) is an embedded communication option
for any one drive in the PowerFlex 7-Class 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 1-3 Modes of Operation 1-6
Required Equipment 1-3
Components
# Part Description
➊ Status
Indicators
Four LEDs that indicate the status of the connected drive, adapter,
and network. Refer to Chapter 4
, Using DriveExplorer on the
RS-485 Network.
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 RS-485 DF1
Connector
A 6-pin connector to which a 6-pin linear plug can be connected.
➍ Node
Address
Switches
Switches for setting the node address.
➎ Data Rate
Switch
Switch for setting the RS-485 DF1 data rate at which the adapter
communicates.
➌
➎
➋
➊
➍