Rockwell Automation 20-COMM-H User Manual

20-COMM-H RS-485 HVAC Adapter
Firmware Version 2.xxx
Modbus RTU Metasys N2 Siemens Building Technologies P1 FLN
User Manual
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WARNING: Identifies information about practices or circumstances that can cause an explosion in a hazardous
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environment, which may lead to personal injury or death, property damage, or economic loss.
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Summary of Changes

The information below summarizes the changes made to this manual since its last release (March 2004):
Description of Changes Page
Reformatted document from half size (5.5 x 8.5 in.) to full size (8.5 x 11 in.) Throughout
Added SMC Flex to the list of compatible products, and Metasys N2 is compatible with PowerFlex 700VC drive.
Added new Adapter Modbus Register Map section. 4-2 Included information about using Modbus RTU mode to access 16-bit and 32-bit
parameters. Added new Adapter Parameter Direct Access section. 4-13 Added new Metasys N2 Device Identity subsection. 5-1 Added new “Reference Setup Examples” subsection. 5-4 Added tip about configuring Analog Data Integers (ADIs). 5-9 Added Flashing Red/Green MOD status indicator information. 8-3 Added new Parameter 32 - [RTU Param Mode] to select the 16-bit default mode or
optional 32-bit mode in which the adapter operates.
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Related Documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P-1
Rockwell Automation Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P-2
Conventions Used in This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P-2
Chapter 1 Getting Started
Components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Compatible Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Required Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
Safety Precautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
Quick Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
Status Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6
Chapter 2 Installing the Adapter
Preparing for an Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Commissioning the Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Connecting the Adapter to the Drive. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
Connecting the Adapter to the Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6
Applying Power. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7

Table of Contents

Chapter 3 Configuring the Adapter
Chapter 4 Using Modbus RTU
Configuration Tools. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Using the PowerFlex 7-Class HIM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Setting the Node Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Setting the Network Data Rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Setting the Network Parity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
Setting Stop Bits (Modbus RTU only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
Setting the I/O Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
Setting a Network Time-out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6
Setting a Fault Action . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7
Resetting the Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8
Viewing the Adapter Status Using Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9
Flash Updating the Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10
Understanding Modbus RTU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Adapter Modbus Register Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
Using the Modbus RTU Point Map for I/O. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4
Accessing Drive Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-9
Using Broadcast Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-12
Adapter Parameter Direct Access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-13
Chapter 5 Using Metasys N2
Understanding Metasys N2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1
Using the Metasys N2 Point Map for I/O . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3
Using Metasys Configurable Objects to Access Parameters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8
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Chapter 6 Using Siemens Building Technologies P1 FLN
Understanding Siemens Building Technologies P1 FLN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Using the P1 FLN Point Map for I/O . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5
Using the P1 FLN Point Map to Access Parameters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-9
Chapter 7 Using Datalinks with All Protocols
Using Datalinks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Using Datalinks with Modbus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3
Using Datalinks with Metasys N2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-4
Using Datalinks with Siemens P1 FLN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-5
Chapter 8 Troubleshooting
Understanding the Status Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1
PORT Status Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-2
MOD Status Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-2
NET A Status Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-3
NET B Status Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-3
Viewing Adapter Diagnostic Items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4
Viewing and Clearing Events. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6
Appendix A Specifications
Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1
Electrical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1
Mechanical. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1
Environmental . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1
Regulatory Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-2
Appendix B Adapter Parameters
Parameter List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-1
Appendix C Logic Command/Status Words
PowerFlex 7-Class Drives (except PowerFlex 700S) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-1
PowerFlex 700S Drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-3
Glossary
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Related Documentation

Preface

About This Manual

Topic Page
Related Documentation Rockwell Automation Support P-2 Conventions Used in This Manual P-2
For: Refer to: Publication
DriveExplorer™ http://www.ab.com/drives/driveexplorer, and
DriveTools™ SP (includes DriveExecutive™)
HIM HIM Quick Reference 20HIM-QR001 PowerFlex
PowerFlex PowerFlex® 700 Series B Drive
PowerFlex
PowerFlex (Frames 1 through 6)
PowerFlex (Frames 9 and higher)
PowerFlex Modbus RTU Protocol Specification www.modicon.com/techpubs/TechPubNew PI_MBUS_300.pdf
®
70/70EC Drive PowerFlex 70 User Manual
®
700/700VC Drive
®
700H Drive PowerFlex 700H Installation Instructions
®
700S Drive
®
700S Drive
®
700L Drive PowerFlex 700L User Manual 20L-UM001
DriveExplorer online help (installed with the software) http://www.ab.com/drives/drivetools, and
DriveExecutive online help (installed with the software)
PowerFlex 70/700 Reference Manual PowerFlex 70EC/700VC Reference Manual
PowerFlex 700 User Manual PowerFlex 700 Series B User Manual PowerFlex 70/700 Reference Manual PowerFlex 70EC/700VC Reference Manual
PowerFlex 700H Programming Manual PowerFlex 700S with Phase I Control User Manual
PowerFlex 700S with Phase II Control User Manual PowerFlex 700S Reference Manual
PowerFlex 700S Installation Instructions PowerFlex 700S with Phase I Control User Manual PowerFlex 700S with Phase II Control User Manual PowerFlex 700S Reference Manual
P-1
20A-UM001 PFLEX-RM001 PFLEX-RM004
20B-UM001 20B-UM002 PFLEX-RM001 PFLEX-RM004
PFLEX-IN006 20C-PM001
20D-UM001 20D-UM006 PFLEX-RM002
PFLEX-IN006 20D-UM001 20D-UM006 PFLEX-RM002
You can view or download publications at
www.literature.rockwellautomation.com
documentation, contact your local Rockwell Automation distributor or sales representative.
To find your local Rockwell Automation distributor or sales representative, visit www.rockwellautomation.com/locations
For information such as firmware updates or answers to drive-related questions, go to the Drives Service & Support web site at www.ab.com/
support/abdrives and click on the “Downloads” or “Knowledgebase” link.
. To order paper copies of technical
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Rockwell Automation Support

Rockwell Automation, Inc. offers support services worldwide, with over 75 sales/support offices, over 500 authorized distributors, and over 250 authorized systems integrators located through the United States alone. In addition, Rockwell Automation, Inc. representatives are in every major country in the world.
Local Product Support
Contact your local Rockwell Automation, Inc. representative for:
Sales and order support
Product technical training
Warranty support
Support service agreements
Technical Product Assistance
For technical assistance, please review the information in Chapter 8,
Troubleshooting
Allen-Bradley Technical Support web site at www.ab.com/support/abdrives or contact Rockwell Automation, Inc.
, first. If you still have problems, then access the

Conventions Used in This Manual

The following conventions are used throughout this manual:
Parameter names are shown in the format Parameter xx - [*]. The xx
represents the parameter number. The * represents the parameter name— for example Parameter 01 - [DPI Port].
Menu commands are shown in bold type face and follow the format
Menu > Command. For example, if you read “Select File > Open,” you should click the File menu and then click the Open command.
The firmware release is displayed as FRN X.xxx. The “FRN” signifies
Firmware Release Number. The “X” is the major release number. The “xxx” is the minor update number.
This manual provides information about the adapter and using it with
PowerFlex 7-Class (Architecture-Class) drives. The adapter can be used with other products that support a DPI™ adapter, such as SMC™ Flex. Refer to the documentation for your product for specific information about how it works with the adapter.
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Getting Started

The adapter is a communication option intended for installation into a PowerFlex 7-Class drive. It can also be used with other Allen-Bradley products that support a DPI™ (Drive Peripheral Interface) adapter.
Topic Page
Components Features 1-2 Compatible Products 1-2 Required Equipment 1-3 Safety Precautions 1-3 Quick Start 1-5 Status Indicators 1-6
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Components

Figure 1.1 Components of the Adapter
Item Part Description
Status Indicators Four LEDs that indicate the status of the DPI, the adapter, and
DPI Connector A 20-pin, single-row shrouded male header. An Internal Interface
Terminal Block A 6-screw terminal block connects the adapter to the network.
Node Address Switches Two switches set the node address.
Network Selector Switch Switch selects the network protocol to which the adapter
network connection. Refer to Chapter 8
cable is connected to this connector and a connector on the drive.
operates.
, Troubleshooting.
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Features

The adapter features include:
Typical mounting in a PowerFlex 7-Class drive using captive screws to
secure and ground the adapter to the drive.
Compatibility with various configuration tools to configure the adapter
and connected drive. The tools include the PowerFlex HIM on the drive, and drive-configuration software such as DriveExplorer (version 2.01 or higher) or DriveExecutive (version 3.01 or higher).
Status indicators that report the status of the drive communications, the
adapter, and network. They are visible when the drive cover is open or closed.
Parameter-configurable I/O (Logic Command/Reference and up to four
pairs of Datalinks) to meet application requirements.
User-defined fault actions to determine how the adapter and PowerFlex
drive respond to communication disruptions on the network.
Switches to allow setting a node address before applying power to the
drive. Alternatively, you can disable the switches and use a parameter to configure the node address.
A switch lets you select from the following three network protocols:
Modbus™ RTUMetasys™ N2Siemens Building Technologies P1 FLN™

Compatible Products

Available read/write access to parameters, allowing parameter values to
be configured and monitored over the network.
Support for DPI routing, enabling access to any networked PowerFlex
7-Class drive (with 20-COMM-H adapter) using DriveExplorer (version
2.01 or higher) to monitor and configure that drive and its connected peripherals.
DPI is a second generation peripheral communication interface. The adapter is compatible with Allen-Bradley PowerFlex 7-Class drives and other products that support DPI. At the time of publication, compatible products include:
Network Protocol
Modbus RTU Metasys N2 Siemens P1 FLN
The PowerFlex 70/700 are used for examples in this manual. Refer to a DPI Host product’s user manual for additional information.
70 700EC 700VC 700H 700S 7000
Compatible PowerFlex Drives SMC
Flex
✔✔✔✔✔✔✔ ✔✔✔✔ ✔ ✔✔✔✔
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Required Equipment

Equipment Shipped with the Adapter
When you unpack the adapter, verify that the package includes:
One adapterA 2.54 cm (1 in.) and a 15.24 cm (6 in.) Internal Interface cable (only
one cable is needed to connect the adapter to the drive)
User-Supplied Equipment
To install and configure the adapter, you must supply:
A small flathead screwdriverNetwork-specific cable to connect the adapter to the network. Refer to
the network-specific documentation for the cable recommendations and requirements.
Configuration tool, such as:
– PowerFlex 7-Class HIM (20-HIM-*) – DriveExplorer (version 2.01 or higher) – DriveExecutive stand-alone software (version 3.01 or higher) or
bundled with the DriveTools SP suite (version 1.01 or higher)
– Third-party network configuration software
A PC connection to the network

Safety Precautions

Please read the following safety precautions carefully.
ATTENTION: Risk of injury or death exists. The PowerFlex drive may contain high voltages that can cause injury or death.
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Remove all power from the PowerFlex drive, and then verify power has been discharged before installing or removing an adapter.
ATTENTION: Risk of injury or equipment damage exists. Only personnel familiar with drive and power products and the
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associated machinery should plan or implement the installation, start up, configuration, and subsequent maintenance of the product using an adapter. Read and understand this entire manual before proceeding. Failure to comply may result in injury and/or equipment damage.
ATTENTION: Risk of equipment damage exists. The adapter contains ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) sensitive parts that can be
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damaged if you do not follow ESD control procedures. Static control precautions are required when handling the adapter. If you are unfamiliar with static control procedures, refer to Guarding Against Electrostatic Damage (publication 8000-4.5.2).
ATTENTION: Risk of injury or equipment damage exists. If the adapter is transmitting control I/O to the drive, the drive may fault
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when you reset the adapter. Determine how your drive will respond before resetting an adapter.
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ATTENTION: Risk of injury or equipment damage exists. Parameter 15 - [Comm Flt Action] lets you determine the
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action of the adapter and connected drive if communications are disrupted. By default, this parameter faults the drive. You can set this parameter so that the drive continues to run. Precautions should be taken to ensure that the setting of this parameter does not create a risk of injury or equipment damage. When commissioning the drive, verify that your system responds correctly to various situations (for example, a disconnected cable).
ATTENTION: Risk of injury or equipment damage exists. Parameter 11 - [Network Timeout] lets you determine how
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long it will take the adapter to detect network communication losses. By default, this parameter sets the timeout to ten seconds. It can be set so that the duration is shorter, longer, or disabled. Take precautions to ensure that the setting does not create a risk of injury or equipment damage. When commissioning the drive, verify that your system responds correctly to various situations (for example, a disconnected cable).
ATTENTION: Risk of injury or equipment damage exists. DPI or SCANport host products must not be directly connected via
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1202 cables. Unpredictable behavior due to timing and other internal procedures can result if two or more hosts are connected in this manner.
ATTENTION: Risk of injury or equipment damage exists. When a system is configured for the first time, there may be
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unintended or incorrect machine motion. Disconnect the motor from the machine or process during initial system testing.
ATTENTION: Risk of injury or equipment damage exists. The examples in this publication are intended solely for purposes of
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example. There are many variables and requirements with any application. Rockwell Automation, Inc. does not assume responsibility or liability (to include intellectual property liability) for actual use of the examples shown in this publication.
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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 Refer to…
1 Review the safety precautions for the adapter. Throughout This Manual 2 Verify that the PowerFlex drive is properly installed. Drive User Manual 3 Commission the adapter.
Select the network protocol using the adapter Network Selector switch. Set a unique node address using the adapter Node Address switches or set both switches to “0” and configure the node address later using an adapter parameter.
4 Install the adapter.
Verify that the PowerFlex drive and network are not powered. Then, connect the adapter to the network using a network-specific cable and to the drive using the Internal Interface cable. Use the captive screws to secure and ground the adapter to the drive.
5 Apply power to the adapter.
A. The adapter receives power from the drive. Verify that the
adapter and network are installed correctly and then turn on the network and apply power to the drive. The status indicators should be green. If they flash red, there is a problem. Refer to
Chapter 8, Troubleshooting.
B. Configure/verify key drive parameters.
6 Configure the adapter for your application.
Set adapter parameters for the following functions as required by your application:
Node address, data rate, and parity
I/O configuration
Fault actions
7 Set up the master device to communicate with the adapter.
Use a network tool to configure the master device on the network.
Chapter 2 Installing the Adapter
Chapter 2, Installing the Adapter
Chapter 2, Installing the Adapter
Chapter 3, Configuring the Adapter
Instruction manual for your network tool
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Status Indicators

The adapter uses four status indicators to report its operating status. They can be viewed on the adapter or through the drive cover (Figure 1.2
Figure 1.2 Status Indicators (location on drive may vary)
➊ ➋ ➌ ➍
).
➊ ➋
Item Name
PORT
MOD
NET A
NET B
After installing the adapter and applying power to the drive, refer to
Start-Up Status Indications
indications and their descriptions.
on page 2-7 for possible start-up status
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Chapter 2

Installing the Adapter

This chapter provides instructions for installing the adapter in a PowerFlex 7-Class drive.
Topic Page
Preparing for an Installation Commissioning the Adapter 2-1 Connecting the Adapter to the Drive 2-3 Connecting the Adapter to the Network 2-6 Applying Power 2-7
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Preparing for an Installation

Commissioning the Adapter

Before installing the adapter, verify that you have all required equipment. Refer to Required Equipment
To commission the adapter, you must set a unique node address and select a network protocol.
Important:New settings are recognized only when power is applied to the
adapter or it is reset. If you change a switch setting, cycle power or reset the adapter to activate the changes.
ATTENTION: Risk of equipment damage exists. The adapter contains ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) sensitive parts that can be
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damaged if you do not follow ESD control procedures. Static control precautions are required when handling the adapter. If you are unfamiliar with static control procedures, refer to Guarding Against Electrostatic Damage (publication 8000-4.5.2).
Important:To guard against device malfunction, it is recommended wear a
grounding wrist strap when installing the adapter.
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1. Set the adapter’s node address by rotating the node address switches to
the desired value for each digit.
Important:Each node on the network must have a unique address.
Figure 2.1 Setting the Node Address
Setting Description
01 – 99 Node address used by the adapter. 00 (Default) If network protocols are capable of handling a node address of 0 or node
addresses higher than 99, these addresses can be configured by setting the switches to 00 and then setting Parameter 03 - [Net Addr Cfg] to the desired network node address.
2. Set the network protocol switch.
Figure 2.2 Setting the Network Protocol
2
3
1
0
9
4
6
7
8
2
3
1
0
5
9
4
5
6
7
8
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RTU
N2
P1
Setting Description
RTU (Default) Modbus RTU N2 Metasys N2 P1 Siemens Building Technologies P1 FLN
The switch settings can be verified using a PowerFlex HIM, DriveExplorer software, or DriveExecutive software, and viewing Diagnostic Device Item numbers 40-42 (page 8-5
).
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Connecting the Adapter to the Drive

ATTENTION: Risk of injury or death exists. The PowerFlex drive may contain high voltages that can cause injury or death.
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Remove power from the drive, and then verify power has been discharged before installing or removing the adapter.
1. Remove power from the drive and network.
2. Use static control precautions.
3. Remove the drive cover or open the drive door.
4. Connect the Internal Interface cable to the DPI port on the drive and
then to the DPI connector on the adapter (see Figure 2.3
5. Secure and ground the adapter to the drive (see Figure 2.4
following:
– On a PowerFlex 70 drive, fold the Internal Interface cable behind the
adapter and mount the adapter on the drive using the four captive screws.
– On a PowerFlex 700, PowerFlex 700H or PowerFlex 700S drive,
mount the adapter on the drive using the four captive screws.
).
) by doing the
Important:Tighten all screws to properly ground the adapter.
Recommended torque is 0.9 Nm (8.0 lb•in).
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Figure 2.3 DPI Ports and Internal Interface Cables
20-COMM-H Adapter
PowerFlex 700 Frames 0 and 1
PowerFlex 700S Frames 0 and 1
PowerFlex 70 - All Frames
PowerFlex 700 Frames 2 and Larger PowerFlex 700S Frames 2 through 6
Item Description
15.24 cm (6 in.) Internal Interface cable
DPI Connector
Ethernet cable
2.54 cm (1 in.) Internal Interface cable
HIM panel opens to allow access to DPI interface. To open panel, remove screws on left side of HIM panel and swing open.
PowerFlex 700H Frames 9 and Larger PowerFlex 700S Frames 9 and Larger
X2
X1
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Figure 2.4 Mounting and Grounding the Adapter
Drive
0.9 N•m
(8.0 lb•in)
4 Places
Adapter
Internal Interface Cable folded behind the adapter and in front of the drive.
Installing the Adapter 2-5
PowerFlex 70 - All Frame Sizes
(Adapter mounts in drive.)
PowerFlex 700 Frames 0 and 1
PowerFlex 700S Frames 0 and 1
(Adapter mounts on door.)
0.9 N•m
(8.0 lb•in)
4 Places
Ground Tab Detail
Verify metal ground tab is bent 90° and is under the adapter before tightening screw. After tightening the screw, verify continuity exists between the head of the screw and drive ground.
PowerFlex 700 Frames 2 and Larger PowerFlex 700S Frames 2 through 6
(Adapter mounts in drive.)
Ground Tab Detail
0.9 N•m
(8.0 lb•in)
4 Places
X2
X1
PowerFlex 700H Frames 9 and Larger PowerFlex 700S Frames 9 and Larger
(Adapter mounts behind HIM panel.)
Verify metal ground tab is bent 90° and is under the adapter before tightening screw. After tightening the screw, verify continuity exists between the head of the screw and drive ground.
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Connecting the Adapter to the Network

ATTENTION: Risk of injury or death exists. The PowerFlex drive may contain high voltages that can cause injury or death.
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Remove power from the drive, and then verify power has been discharged before installing or removing the adapter.
1. Remove power from the network and drive.
2. Use static control precautions.
3. Connect an RS-485 cable to the network, and route it through the
GND
).
B
COM
TERM
A
SHIELD
bottom of the PowerFlex drive (Figure 2.4
4. Connect a six-pin linear plug to the RS-485 cable. (See Figure 2.5
the terminal definitions.)
Figure 2.5 Typical Network Connections
Node 1 Node 2 Node "n"
TERM
ABCOM
SHIELD
GND
TERMAB
COM
SHIELD
for
GND
Terminal Signal Function
TERM Termination A Signal A TxRxD­B Signal B TxRxD+ COM Common Signal Common SHIELD Shield Shield RC Termination GND Ground
(1)
Jumper terminals TERM and A on the adapter at end of the RS-485 network. This enables a built-in RC termination network on the adapter.
(2)
The shield must be grounded at a single point on the network (jumper terminals SHIELD and GND).
A 3-wire network using Belden 3106A cable or equivalent is recommended for Modbus RTU applications and shown in Figure 2.3 above. A 2-wire network using Belden 3105A cable or equivalent (COM terminal is not connected) can also be used for most applications. However, a 3-wire network is more robust in noisy environments.
For Metasys N2 or Siemens P1 FLN applications, refer to published guidelines from Johnson Controls or Siemens Building Technologies respectively.
(1)
(2)
Signal RC Termination
Shield GND Termination
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Applying Power

ATTENTION: Risk of equipment damage, injury, or death exists. Unpredictable operation may occur if you fail to verify
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that parameter settings are compatible with your application. Verify that settings are compatible with your application before applying power to the drive.
Install the drive cover or close the drive door, and apply power to the drive. The adapter receives its power from the connected drive. When you apply power to the adapter for the first time, its topmost “PORT” status indicator should be steady green after an initialization. If it is red, there is a problem. Refer to Chapter 8
Start-Up Status Indications
Status indicators for the drive and communications adapter can be viewed on the front of the drive (Figure 2.6 start-up status indications are shown in Table 2.A
Figure 2.6 Drive and Adapter Status Indicators (location on drive may vary)
, Troubleshooting.
) after power has been applied. Possible
.
PORT
MOD
NET A
NET B
STS
Table 2.A Drive and Adapter Start-Up Status Indications
Item Name Color State Description
Drive STS Indicator
STS (Status)
Green Flashing Drive ready but not running, and no faults are present.
Steady Drive running, no faults are present.
Yellow Flashing,
Drive Stopped Flashing, Drive Running Steady, Drive Running
Red Flashing A fault has occurred.
Steady A non-resettable fault has occurred.
An inhibit condition exists – the drive cannot be started. Check drive Parameter 214 - [Start Inhibits]. An intermittent type 1 alarm condition is occurring. Check drive Parameter 211 - [Drive Alarm 1]. A continuous type 1 alarm condition exists. Check drive Parameter 211 - [Drive Alarm 1].
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Item Name Color State Description
Adapter Status Indicators
PORT Green Flashing Normal Operation. The adapter is establishing an I/O
Steady Normal Operation. The adapter is properly connected
MOD Green Flashing Normal Operation. The adapter is operating but is not
Steady Normal Operation. The adapter is operating and
NET A Green Flashing Normal Operation. The adapter is properly connected
Steady Normal Operation. The adapter is properly connected
NET B Green Off Normal Operation. The adapter is properly connected
Flashing Normal Operation. The adapter is properly connected
Configuring/Verifying Key Drive Parameters
The PowerFlex 7-Class drive can be separately configured for the control and Reference functions in various combinations. For example, you could set the drive to have its control come from a peripheral or terminal block with the Reference coming from the network. Or you could set the drive to have its control come from the network with the Reference coming from another peripheral or terminal block. Or you could set the drive to have both its control and Reference come from the network.
connection to the drive. It will turn solid green or red.
and communicating with the drive
transferring I/O data.
transferring I/O data.
but does not have an I/O connection.
and communicating on the network.
but is idle.
and transmitting data packets on the network.
The following steps in this section assume that the drive will receive the Logic Command and Reference from the network.
1. Use drive Parameter 090 - [Speed Ref A Sel] to set the drive speed
Reference to “22” (DPI Port 5).
2. If digital inputs are not used, change drive Parameters 361 - [Dig In1
Sel] through 366 - [Dig In6 Sel] to “0” (Not Used).
3. Verify that drive Parameter 213 - [Speed Ref Source] is reporting that
the source of the Reference to the drive is “22” (DPI Port 5). This ensures that any Reference commanded from the network can be monitored by using drive Parameter 002 - [Commanded Speed]. If a problem occurs, this verification step provides the diagnostic capability to determine whether the drive/adapter or the network is the cause.
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Chapter 3

Configuring the Adapter

This chapter provides instructions and information for setting the parameters in the adapter.
Topic Page
Configuration Tools Using the PowerFlex 7-Class HIM 3-2 Setting the Node Address 3-3 Setting the Network Data Rate 3-3 Setting the Network Parity 3-4 Setting Stop Bits (Modbus RTU only) 3-4 Setting the I/O Configuration 3-5 Setting a Network Time-out 3-6 Setting a Fault Action 3-7 Resetting the Adapter 3-8 Viewing the Adapter Status Using Parameters 3-9 Flash Updating the Adapter 3-10
3-1

Configuration Tools

For a list of parameters, refer to Appendix B, Adapter Parameters. For definitions of terms in this chapter, refer to the Glossary
The adapter stores parameters and other information in its own non-volatile memory. You must, therefore, access the adapter to view and edit its parameters. The following tools can be used to access the adapter parameters:
Tool Refer to…
PowerFlex HIM page 3-2 DriveExplorer Software
(version 2.01 or higher) DriveExecutive Software
(version 3.01 or higher)
http://www.ab.com/drives/driveexplorer, or DriveExplorer online help (installed with the software)
http://www.ab.com/drives/drivetools, or DriveExecutive online help (installed with the software)
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Using the PowerFlex 7-Class HIM

If your drive has either an LED or LCD HIM (Human Interface Module), it can be used to access parameters in the adapter as shown below. It is recommended that you read through the steps for your HIM before performing the sequence. For additional information, refer to your PowerFlex Drive User Manual or the HIM Quick Reference card.
Using an LED HIM
Step Key(s) Example Screens
1. Press ALT and then Sel (Device) to display the Device Screen.
2. Press the Up Arrow or Down Arrow to scroll to the adapter. Letters represent files in the drive, and numbers represent ports. The adapter is usually connected to port 5.
3. Press the Enter key to enter your selection. A parameter database is constructed, and then the first parameter is displayed.
4. Edit the parameters using the same techniques that you use to edit drive parameters.
ALT
Device
Sel
or
Using an LCD HIM
Step Key(s) Example Screens
1. In the main menu, press the Up Arrow or Down Arrow to scroll to Device Select.
2. Press Enter to enter your selection.
3. Press the Up Arrow or Down Arrow to scroll to the adapter (20-COMM-H).
4. Press Enter to select the adapter. A parameter database is constructed, and then the main menu for the adapter is displayed.
5. Edit the parameters using the same techniques that you use to edit drive parameters.
or
or
NOTE: LCD HIM screens are shown throughout this chapter for example configuration procedures.
F-> Stopped Auto
0.00 Hz
Main Menu: Diagnostics Parameter
Device Select
Port 5 Device 20-COMM-H Main Menu:
Diagnostics
Parameter
Device Select
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Setting the Node Address

Setting the Network Data Rate

If the Node Address switches on the adapter are set to “00,” the value of
Parameter 03 - [Net Addr Cfg] determines the node address.
1. Set the value of Parameter 03 - [Net Addr Cfg] to a unique node
address.
Figure 3.1 Example Net Addr Cfg 1 Screen
Port 5 Device 20-COMM-H Parameter #: 03
Net Addr Cfg
1
0 <> 247
2. Reset the adapter (see Resetting the Adapter on page 3-8). The actual node address is then displayed by Parameter 04 - [Net Addr Act].
The data rate at which the adapter operates varies based on the type of network and your network configuration. Refer to the following table.
Network Possible Data Rates
Modbus RTU 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400 Metasys N2 9600 Siemens Building Technologies P1 FLN 4800, 9600
Default = 1
1. Set the value of Parameter 05 - [Net Rate Cfg] to the data rate at which your network is operating.
Figure 3.2 Example Net Rate Cfg Screen
Port 5 Device 20-COMM-H Parameter #: 05
Net Rate Cfg
1
9600
2. Reset the adapter (see Resetting the Adapter on page 3-8). The actual data rate is then displayed by Parameter 06 - [Net Rate Act].
Value Baud
0 4800 1 9600 (default) 2 19200 3 38400
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Setting the Network Parity

The parity that the adapter uses to verify data integrity varies based on the type of network and your network configuration. Refer to the following table.
Network Possible Types of Parity
Modbus RTU None, Even, or Odd Metasys N2 None Siemens Building Technologies P1 FLN None
1. Set the value of Parameter 07 - [Net Parity Cfg] to the type of parity
that is used on the network.
Figure 3.3 Example Network Parity Screen
Port 5 Device 20-COMM-H Parameter #: 07
Net Parity Cfg
0
None
2. Reset the adapter (see Resetting the Adapter on page 3-8). The actual network parity is then displayed by Parameter 08 - [Net Parity Act].
Value Type of Parity
0 None (default) 1Odd 2Even

Setting Stop Bits (Modbus RTU only)

Parameter 30 - [Stop Bits Cfg] enables you to set 1 or 2 stop bits for the Modbus RTU network protocol. When the adapter rotary switch is set to “N2” or “P1,” the Stop Bits Cfg value is ignored and does not transfer to read-only Parameter 09 - [Stop Bits Act] on power-up or reset (N2 and P1 are fixed at 1 stop bit).
1. Set the value of Parameter 30 - [Stop Bits Cfg].
Figure 3.4 Example Stop Bits Screen
Port 5 Device 20-COMM-H Parameter #: 30
Stop Bits Cfg
1-bit
2. Reset the adapter (see Resetting the Adapter on page 3-8). The actual stop bits is then displayed by Parameter 09 - [Stop Bits Act].
0
Value Type of Stop Bit
0 1-bit (default) 12-bits
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Setting the I/O Configuration

The I/O configuration determines the data that is sent to and from the drive. Logic Command/Status, Reference/Feedback, and Datalinks may be enabled or disabled. A “1” enables the I/O. A “0” disables the I/O.
1. Set the bits in Parameter 16 - [DPI I/O Cfg].
Figure 3.5 Example DPI I/O Cfg Screen
Port 5 Device 20-COMM-H Parameter #: 16
DPI I/O Cfg xxxxxxxxxxx0000 Cmd/Ref b00
Bit 0 is the right-most bit. In Figure 3.5, it is highlighted and equals “1.”
2. If Logic Command/Reference is enabled, configure the parameters in
the drive to accept the Logic Command and Reference from the adapter. For example, set Parameter 90 - [Speed Ref A Sel] in a PowerFlex 70 or 700 drive to “22” (DPI Port 5) so that the drive uses the Reference from the adapter. Also, verify that the mask parameters (for example, Parameter 276 - [Logic Mask]) in the drive are configured to receive the desired logic from the adapter. Refer to the documentation for your drive for details.
Bit Description
0 Logic Command/Reference (Default) 1 Datalink A 2 Datalink B 3 Datalink C (not used with Metasys N2
1
4 Datalink D (not used with Metasys N2 5 - 15 Not Used
3. If you enabled one or more Datalinks, configure parameters in the drive
to determine the source and destination of data in the Datalink(s). For example, configure the Datalinks in PowerFlex 70 and 700 drives by setting Parameters 300 - [Data In A1] to 317 - [Data Out D2]. Also, ensure that this adapter is the only adapter using the enabled Datalink(s).
4. Reset the adapter (see Resetting the Adapter
The adapter is ready to send and receive I/O. The following chapters provide information about basic data transfer for each type of protocol.
Network Refer to…
Modbus RTU Chapter 4 Metasys N2 Chapter 5, Using Metasys N2 Siemens Building Technologies P1 FLN Chapter 6, Using Siemens Building Technologies P1 FLN
For details about using Datalinks for all types of networks, refer to
Chapter 7
, Using Datalinks with All Protocols.
, Using Modbus RTU
on page 3-8).
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Setting a Network Time-out

The network timeout sets an interval within which the adapter must communicate with its master. If this time is exceeded, the adapter determines a loss of network communications has occurred and responds with the action specified in Parameter 15 - [Comm Flt Action].
By default, the timeout is set to ten (10) seconds. You can increase or decrease this value. Alternatively, you can set the value to zero (0) so that the adapter does not detect communication losses.
ATTENTION: Risk of injury or equipment damage exists. Parameter 11 - [Network Timeout] lets you determine how
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long it will take your adapter to detect network communication losses. By default, this parameter sets the timeout to ten (10) seconds. You can set it so that the duration is shorter, longer, or disabled. Take precautions to ensure that the setting does not create a risk of injury or equipment damage. When commissioning the drive, verify that your system responds correctly to various situations (for example, a disconnected cable).
Set the network timeout in Parameter 11 - [Network Timeout].
Figure 3.6 Example Network Timeout Screen
Port 5 Device 20-COMM-H Parameter #: 11
Network Timeout
10 Sec
0 <> 180
Changes to this parameter take effect immediately. A reset is not required.
Default = 10 seconds
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Setting a Fault Action

By default, when I/O communications are disrupted (for example, a cable is disconnected), the drive responds by faulting if it is using I/O from the network. You can configure a different response to disrupted I/O communication using Parameter 15 - [Comm Flt Action].
ATTENTION: Risk of injury or equipment damage exists. Parameter 15 - [Comm Flt Action] lets you determine the action
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of the adapter and connected drive if I/O communications are disrupted. By default, this parameter faults the drive. You can set this parameter so that the drive continues to run. Precautions should be taken to ensure that the setting of this parameter does not create a risk of injury or equipment damage. When commissioning the drive, verify that your system responds correctly to various situations (for example, a disconnected cable).
Changing the Fault Action
Set the value of Parameter 15 - [Comm Flt Action] to the desired response:
Value Action Description
0 Fault The drive is faulted and stopped. (Default) 1 Stop The drive is stopped, but not faulted. 2 Zero Data The drive is sent 0 for output data. (The command word and Reference are
set to zero.) This does not command a stop. 3 Hold Last The drive continues in its present state. 4 Send Flt Cfg The drive is sent the data that you set in the fault configuration parameters
(Parameters 18 - [Flt Cfg Logic] through 27 - [Flt Cfg D2 In]).
Figure 3.7 Example Fault Action Screen
Port 5 Device 20-COMM-H Parameter #: 15
Comm Flt Action
0
Fault
Changes to this parameter takes effect immediately. A reset is not required.
Setting the Fault Configuration Parameters
If you set Parameter 15 - [Comm Flt Action] to “Send Flt Cfg,” the values in the following parameters are sent to the drive after an I/O communications fault occurs. You must set these parameters to values required by your application.
Parameter Name Description
25 Flt Cfg Logic A 16-bit value sent to the drive for Logic Command. 26 Flt Cfg Ref A 32-bit value (0 – 4294967295) sent to the drive as a Reference or 27 – 34 Flt Cfg x1 In
or Flt Cfg x2 In
Datalink. Important: If the drive uses a 16-bit Reference or 16-bit Datalinks, the most
significant word of the value must be set to zero (0) or a fault will occur.
Changes to these parameters take effect immediately. A reset is not required.
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Resetting the Adapter

Changes to switch settings and some adapter parameters require that you reset the adapter before the new settings take effect. You can reset the adapter by cycling power to the drive or by using Parameter 14 - [Reset
Module].
ATTENTION: Risk of injury or equipment damage exists. If the
adapter is transmitting control I/O to the drive, the drive may fault
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when you reset the adapter. Determine how your drive will respond before resetting a connected adapter.
Set Parameter 14 - [Reset Module] to “1” (Reset Module).
Figure 3.8 Example Reset Module Screen
Port 5 Device 20-COMM-H Parameter #: 14
Reset Module
1
Reset Module
When you enter “1” (Reset Module), the adapter will be immediately reset. When you enter “2” (Set Defaults), the adapter will set all adapter parameters to their factory-default values. After performing a Set Defaults, enter “1” (Reset Module) so that the new values take effect. The value of this parameter will be restored to “0” (Ready) after the adapter is reset.
Value Description
0 Ready (Default) 1 Reset Module 2 Set Defaults
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