Quick Start - Allen-Bradley 20-COMM-M Modbus/TCP Adapter User Manual

Quick Start

This section is provided to help experienced users quickly start using the
adapter. If you are unsure how to complete a step, refer to the referenced
chapter.
Step Action
1 Review the safety precautions for the adapter.
2 Verify that the PowerFlex drive is properly installed.
3 Install the adapter.
Verify that the PowerFlex drive is not powered. Then, connect the
adapter to the network using an Ethernet cable and to the drive
using the Internal Interface cable. Use the captive screws to
secure and ground the adapter to the drive.
Note: When installing the adapter in a DPI External Comms Kit,
refer to the 20-XCOMM-DC-BASE Installation Instructions
(publication 20COMM-IN001) supplied with the kit.
4 Apply power to the adapter.
A. The adapter receives power from the drive. Verify that the
adapter is installed correctly and then apply power to the drive.
The status indicators should be green. If they flash red, there is
a problem. Refer to Chapter
B. Configure/verify key drive parameters.
5 Configure the adapter for your application.
Set adapter parameters for the following functions as required by
your application:
IP address, subnet mask, and gateway address
Data rate
I/O configuration
Fault action
6 Set up the master device to communicate with the adapter.
Use a network tool to configure the master device on the Modbus/
TCP network.
5, Troubleshooting.
20-COMM-M Modbus/TCP Adapter User Manual
Getting Started 1-5
Refer to...
Throughout This Manual
Drive User Manual
PowerFlex 7-Class DPI
Network Communication
Adapter Installation
Instructions (publication
20COMM-IN004) and
Chapter 2,
Installing the Adapter
Chapter 2,
Installing the Adapter
Chapter 3,
Configuring the Adapter
Instructions for your
network tool
Publication 20COMM-UM014C-EN-P