User-supplied equipment – Rockwell Automation 20-COMM-R Remote I/O Adapter User Manual
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Getting Started
20-COMM-R Remote I/O Adapter User Manual
Publication 20COMM-UM004D-EN-P
User-Supplied Equipment
To install and configure the adapter, you must supply the following:
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A small flathead screwdriver
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Remote I/O cable
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Drive and adapter configuration tool, such as the following:
– PowerFlex 20-HIM-xx HIM
– Connected Components Workbench software, version 1.02 or later
Connected Components Workbench is the recommended
stand-alone software tool for use with PowerFlex drives. You can
obtain a free copy by:
• Internet download
• Requesting a DVD
Your local distributor may also have copies of the DVD available.
Connected Components Workbench software cannot be used to
configure SCANport-based drives or Bulletin 160 drives.
– DriveExplorer software, version 2.01 or later
This software tool has been discontinued and is now available as
freeware
There are no plans to provide future updates to this
tool and the download is being provided ‘as-is’ for users that lost
their DriveExplorer CD, or need to configure legacy products not
supported by Connected Components Workbench software.
– DriveExecutive software, version 3.01 or later
A Lite version of DriveExecutive software ships with RSLogix
5000, RSNetWorx MD, FactoryTalk AssetCentre, and
ItelliCENTER software. All other versions are purchasable items:
• 9303-4DTE01ENE Drive Executive software
• 9303-4DTS01ENE DriveTools SP Suite (includes
DriveExecutive and DriveObserver software)
• 9303-4DTE2S01ENE DriveExecutive software upgrade to
DriveTools SP Suite (adds DriveObserver software)
DriveExecutive software updates (patches, and so forth) can be
obtained
It is highly recommended that you periodically check
for and install the latest update.
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Controller configuration tool, such as RSLogix 5, RSLogix 500, or
RSLogix 5000 software
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A computer connection to the Remote I/O network by way of a
1203-USB serial converter