Features - Allen-Bradley 22-COMM-E FRN 1.xxx User Manual

1-2 Getting Started

Features

The EtherNet/IP adapter features the following:
• The adapter is mounted in the PowerFlex 40 drive. It receives the
required power from the drive.
• A switch lets you select between Single or Multi-Drive mode of
operation. In Single mode (default), the adapter represents a single
drive on one node. In Multi-Drive mode, the adapter represents up to 5
drives on one node.
• A switch lets you enable or disable (default) the adapter web pages.
• A number of configuration tools can be used to configure the adapter
and connected drive. The tools include an external PowerFlex 4-Class
HIM (22-HIM-*), network software such as RSNetWorx for
EtherNet/IP, or drive-configuration software such as DriveExplorer
(version 3.01 or higher) or DriveExecutive (version 3.01 or higher). In
addition, you can use a BOOTP server to configure the network
features on the adapter (for example, the IP address).
• Status indicators report the status of the drive communications,
adapter, and network.
• I/O, including Logic Command/Reference, may be configured for
your application using a parameter.
• Explicit Messages are supported.
• User-defined fault actions determine how the adapter and PowerFlex
drive respond to communication disruptions on the network and
controllers in idle mode.
• Each adapter has Web pages that display information about the
adapter, the connected drive, and other DSI devices connected to the
drive. The adapter can also be configured to send e-mail messages to
desired addresses when selected drive faults occur and/or are cleared,
and/or when the adapter takes a communication or idle fault action.