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G-2 Glossary
D Data Rate
The data rate is the speed at which data is transferred on the ControlNet
network (fixed at 5Mbps).
DSI (Drive Serial Interface)
DSI is based on the Modbus RTU serial communication protocol and is
used by PowerFlex 4-Class drives.
DSI Peripheral
A device that provides an interface between DSI and a network or user.
Peripheral devices are also referred to as “adapters” and “modules.” The
22-COMM-C, 22-SCM-232 serial converter, and PowerFlex 4-Class
HIMs (22-HIM-xxx) are examples of DSI peripherals.
DSI Product
A device that uses the DSI communications interface to communicate
with one or more peripheral devices. For example, a motor drive such as
a PowerFlex 4-Class drive is a DSI product. In this manual, a DSI
product is also referred to as “drive” or “host.
DriveExplorer Software
DriveExplorer software is a tool for monitoring and configuring
Allen-Bradley products and adapters. It can be run on computers running
various Microsoft Windows operating systems. DriveExplorer (version
3.xx or higher) can be used to configure this adapter and PowerFlex
drives. Information about DriveExplorer software and a free lite version
can be accessed at http://www.ab.com/drives/driveexplorer.
DriveTools SP Software
A software suite designed for running on various Microsoft Windows
operating systems. This software suite provides a family of tools,
including DriveExecutive (version 3.01 or higher), that you can use to
program, monitor, control, troubleshoot, and maintain Allen-Bradley
products. DriveTools SP (version 1.01 or higher) can be used with
PowerFlex drives. Information about DriveTools SP can be accessed at
http://www.ab.com/drives/drivetools.
E EDS (Electronic Data Sheet) Files
EDS files are simple text files that are used by network configuration
tools such as RSNetWorx for ControlNet to describe products so that
you can easily commission them on a network. EDS files describe a
product device type, revision, and configurable parameters. EDS files for
many Allen-Bradley products can be found at http://www.ab.com/
networks/eds.
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