Rockwell Automation 20-COMM User Manual

Installation Instructions

PowerFlex 7-Class DPI (Drive Peripheral Interface)
Network Communication Adapter

This document explains how to install and wire a PowerFlex 7-Class Network
Communication Adapter into a PowerFlex 7-Class drive.

ATTENTION: Risk of injury or death exists. The PowerFlex 7-Class
drive may contain high voltages that can cause injury or death. Remove

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power from the drive, and then verify power has been discharged before
removing the drive cover.

ATTENTION: Risk of equipment damage exists. The Network
Communication Adapter contains ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) sensitive

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parts that can be damaged if you do not follow ESD control procedures.
Static control precautions are required when handling the card. If you are
unfamiliar with static control procedures, refer to Guarding Against
Electrostatic Damage, publication 8000-4.5.2.

If the adapter is not being installed in a PowerFlex 7-Class drive, refer to the
instructions for the host product (DPI External Comms Kit, SMC Flex Smart Motor
Controller, PowerFlex 7000 drive, PowerFlex DC drive, etc.) before/when installing
the adapter.

Related Documentation

Document Description

DPI External Comms Kit Installation
Instructions, publication 20COMM-IN001

PowerFlex 7-Class Network
Communication Adapter User Manuals,
publications 20COMM-UM

Guarding Against Electrostatic Damage,
publication 8000-4.5.2

Wiring and Grounding Guidelines for PWM
AC Drives, publication DRIVES-IN001

You can view or download publications at www.literature.rockwellautomation.com.
To order paper copies of technical documentation, contact your local Rockwell
Automation distributor or sales representative.

For information such as firmware updates and answers to drive-related questions, go
to the Drives Service & Support web site at www.ab.com/support/abdrives
on the “Downloads” or “Get help with the new Knowledgebase” link.

Step 1

Step 2

Instructions to install and wire a PowerFlex 7-Class adapter
in a DPI External Comms Kit.

Provides complete installation, wiring, setup, and
communication information for respective PowerFlex
7-Class Network Communication Adapter.

Provides static control procedures for protecting
electrostatic discharge sensitive parts.

Guidelines for proper wiring, grounding, and shielding, and
standard practices for noise protection.

Remove power from the drive.

Remove the drive cover or open the drive door.

and click

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Step 3

Step 4

If the adapter has address or data rate switches, set them to appropriate
positions. See the adapter User Manual for complete details.

Connect one end of the Internal Interface cable to the DPI port on the
drive and the other end to the mating DPI connector on the adapter.

(20-COMM-E EtherNet/IP

Adapter shown as example)

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PowerFlex 70 - All Frames

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PowerFlex 700 Frames 0 and 1

PowerFlex 700S Frames 0 and 1

HIM panel opens to
allow access to DPI
interface. To open

Item Description Item Description

15.24 cm (6 in.) Internal Interface cable

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DPI Connector

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panel, remove screws
on left side of HIM
panel and swing open.

PowerFlex 700H Frames 9 and Larger
PowerFlex 700S Frames 9 and Larger

PowerFlex 700 Frames 2 and Larger
PowerFlex 700S Frames 2 through 6

X2

Network cable

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2.54 cm (1 in.) Internal Interface cable

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X1

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