Introduction - Danfoss VLT MCA 121 EtherNet/IP Manual

MCA 121 EtherNet/IP

2 Introduction

2.1.1 About this Manual
First time users can obtain the most essential information for quick installation and set-up in these chapters:
Introduction
How to Install
How to Configure the System
For more detailed information including the full range of set-up options and diagnosis tools please refer to the chapters:
How to Configure the System
How to Control the FC 200/FC 300
How to Access FC 200/FC 300 Parameters
Parameters
Troubleshooting
Terminology:
In this manual several terms for Ethernet is used.
- EtherNet/IP, is the term used to describe the CIP/ODVA application protocol.
- Ethernet, is a common term used to describe the physical layer of the network and does not relate to the application protocol.
2.1.2 Technical Overview
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EtherNet/IP was introduced in 2001 and today is the most developed, proven and complete industrial Ethernet network solution available for manu-
facturing automation. EtherNet/IP is a member of a family of networks that implements the Common Industrial Protocol (CIP
encompasses a comprehensive suite of messages and services for a variety of manufacturing automation applications, including control, safety, syn-
chronization, motion, configuration and information. As a truly media-independent protocol that is supported by hundreds of vendors from around the
world, CIP provides users with unified communication architecture throughout the manufacturing enterprise.
EtherNet/IP provides users with the network tools to deploy standard Ethernet technology for manufacturing applications while enabling Internet and
enterprise connectivity.
2.1.3 Assumptions
These operating instructions are under the conditions that the Danfoss EtherNet/IP option is used in conjunction with a Danfoss FC 200/FC 300 frequency
converter, inclusive that the installed controller supports the interfaces described in this document and that all the requirements stipulated in the controller,
as well as the frequency converter, are strictly observed along with all limitations herein.
2.1.4 Hardware
This manual relates to the EtherNet/IP option MCA 121, type no. 130B1119 (un-coated) and 130B1219 (coated).
2.1.5 Background Knowledge
The Danfoss EtherNet/IP Option Card is designed to communicate with any system complying with the CIP EtherNet/IP standard. Familiarity with this
technology is assumed. Issues regarding hardware or software produced by other manufacturers, including commissioning tools, are beyond the scope
of this manual, and are not the responsibility of Danfoss.
For information regarding commissioning tools, or communication to a non-Danfoss node, please consult the appropriate manuals.
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