Introduction; About This Manual; Technical Overview; Assumptions - GE AF-650 GP Operating Instructions Manual

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 AF-650 GP/AF-600 FP
How to Access AF-650 GP/AF-600 FP 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 manufacturing
automation. EtherNet/IP is a member of a family of networks that implements the Common Industrial Protocol (CIP
comprehensive suite of messages and services for a variety of manufacturing automation applications, including control, safety, synchronization, 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 GE EtherNet/IP option is used in conjunction with a GE AF-650 GPor AF-600 FP 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 OPCEIP, type no. 130B1119 (un-coated) and 130B1219 (coated).

2.1.5 Background Knowledge

The GE 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 GE.
For information regarding commissioning tools, or communication to a non-GE node, please consult the appropriate manuals.
OPCEIP EtherNet/IP
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) at its upper layers. CIP encompasses a
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