Chapter 2, Installing the adapter, Preparing for an installation – Rockwell Automation 20-COMM-M Modbus/TCP Adapter User Manual
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20-COMM-M Modbus/TCP Adapter User Manual
Publication 20COMM-UM014C-EN-P
Chapter
2
Installing the Adapter
This chapter provides instructions for installing the adapter in a PowerFlex
7-Class drive. This adapter can also be installed in a DPI External Comms
Kit. In this case, refer to the 20-XCOMM-DC-BASE Installation
Instructions (publication 20COMM-IN001) supplied with the kit.
Preparing for an Installation
Before installing the adapter:
•
Read the EtherNet/IP Performance and Application Guide (publication
ENET-AP001) and EtherNet/IP Media Planning and Installation
Manual (publication ENET-IN001).
•
Verify that you have all required equipment. Refer to
Topic
Page
Connecting the Adapter to the Drive
Connecting the Adapter to the Network
!
ATTENTION: Risk of equipment damage exists. The adapter
contains ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) sensitive parts that can be
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).