Chapter 1
Getting Started
The 22-COMM-C ControlNet adapter is a communication option
intended for installation into a PowerFlex 40 or PowerFlex 400 drive. It
can also be used with other Allen-Bradley products that support a DSI
communication adapter, such as the DSI External Comms Kit
(22-XCOMM-DC-BASE). The External Comms Kit enables PowerFlex
4 drives (which cannot support an internally-mounted adapter) to
connect to a ControlNet network.
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
➋
➊
➌➍
➎
➏
LEDs are located
on bottom side of
adapter board
Item Component Description
➊
Status Indicators Four LEDs that indicate the status of the ControlNet connection,
DSI, and the adapter. Refer to Chapter 8, Troubleshooting.
➋
DSI 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
Channel A Coax Receptacle Channel A BNC connection for the ControlNet cable.
➍
Channel B Coax Receptacle Channel B BNC connection for the ControlNet cable.
➎
1x/5x Operating Mode
Jumper (J7)
Selects Single (1x) or Multi-Drive (5x) mode of operation. Refer to
Setting Operating Mode and Node Address Switches
on page 2-1.
➏
ControlNet Node Address
Switches
Sets a unique node address for the adapter. Refer to Setting
Operating Mode and Node Address Switches on page 2-1.
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