Rockwell Automation 1426-COMM-CNT User Manual

Installation Instructions

PowerMonitor 5000 Unit Optional Communication Modules

Catalog Numbers

1426-COMM-DNT, 1426-COMM-CNT

About This Publication

Top ic Pa ge

About This Publication 1

Required Tools 1

Important User Information 2

Install a Communication Module 3

Replace a Communication Module 5

Additional Resources 5

This document provides instructions on how to install or replace an optional
communication module on a PowerMonitor™ 5000 unit. These are the available
optional communication modules:

• 1426-COMM-DNT - DeviceNet Optional Communication Module

• 1426-COMM-CNT - ControlNet Optional Communication Module

The communication module installs in the optional communication slot on the
front panel of the PowerMonitor 5000 unit. The installation is the same for all
communication modules regardless of communication type.

Required Tools

Before You Begin

You need the following tools:

• Torx 8 screwdriver

• Small flat-bladed screwdriver

WARNING: Do not connect or disconnect any communication cable with power
applied to this device or any device on the network. An electrical arc can occur
and could cause an explosion in hazardous location installations. Be sure that
power is removed or the area is nonhazardous before proceeding.

ATT EN TI ON : Work in a static free environment and wear a properly grounded
electrostatic discharge (ESD) wristband. Do not touch the communication
module connector or its internal circuitry to avoid ESD.

PowerMonitor 5000 Unit Optional Communication Modules

IMPORTANT

Important User Information

Solid-state equipment has operational characteristics differing from those of electromechanical equipment. Safety
Guidelines for the Application, Installation and Maintenance of Solid State Controls (publication SGI-1.1
your local Rockwell Automation sales office or online at http://www.rockwellautomation.com/literature/
important differences between solid-state equipment and hard-wired electromechanical devices. Because of this difference,
and also because of the wide variety of uses for solid-state equipment, all persons responsible for applying this equipment
must satisfy themselves that each intended application of this equipment is acceptable.

In no event will Rockwell Automation, Inc. be responsible or liable for indirect or consequential damages resulting from the
use or application of this equipment.

The examples and diagrams in this manual are included solely for illustrative purposes. Because of the many variables and
requirements associated with any particular installation, Rockwell Automation, Inc. cannot assume responsibility or
liability for actual use based on the examples and diagrams.

No patent liability is assumed by Rockwell Automation, Inc. with respect to use of information, circuits, equipment, or
software described in this manual.

Reproduction of the contents of this manual, in whole or in part, without written permission of Rockwell Automation, Inc.,
is prohibited.

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Throughout this manual, when necessary, we use notes to make you aware of safety considerations.

WARNING: Identifies information about practices or circumstances that can cause an explosion in a hazardous environment,
which may lead to personal injury or death, property damage, or economic loss.

ATTENTION: Identifies information about practices or circumstances that can lead to personal injury or death, property
damage, or economic loss. Attentions help you identify a hazard, avoid a hazard, and recognize the consequence.

SHOCK HAZARD: Labels may be on or inside the equipment, for example, a drive or motor, to alert people that dangerous
voltage may be present.

BURN HAZARD: Labels may be on or inside the equipment, for example, a drive or motor, to alert people that surfaces may
reach dangerous temperatures.

Identifies information that is critical for successful application and understanding of the product.

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