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Getting Started

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20-COMM-M Modbus/TCP Adapter User Manual

Publication 20COMM-UM014C-EN-P

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

Install the adapter.

Verify that the PowerFlex drive is not powered. Then, connect the
adapter to the network using an Ethernet cable and to the drive
using the Internal Interface cable. Use the captive screws to
secure and ground the adapter to the drive.

Note: When installing the adapter in a DPI External Comms Kit,
refer to the 20-XCOMM-DC-BASE Installation Instructions
(publication 20COMM-IN001) supplied with the kit.

PowerFlex 7-Class DPI
Network Communication
Adapter Installation
Instructions
(publication
20COMM-IN004) and

Chapter 2

,

Installing the Adapter

4

Apply power to the adapter.

A. The adapter receives power from the drive. Verify that the

adapter is installed correctly and then apply power to the drive.
The status indicators should be green. If they flash red, there is
a problem. Refer to

Chapter 5

,

Troubleshooting

.

B. Configure/verify key drive parameters.

Chapter 2

,

Installing the Adapter

5

Configure the adapter for your application.

Set adapter parameters for the following functions as required by
your application:

IP address, subnet mask, and gateway address

Data rate

I/O configuration

Fault action

Chapter 3

,

Configuring the Adapter

6

Set up the master device to communicate with the adapter.

Use a network tool to configure the master device on the Modbus/
TCP network.

Instructions for your
network tool