Rockwell Automation 1734-AENT, Series B POINT I/O EtherNet/IP Adapter Module User Manual - Manual (Page 11)

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Chapter
1
Overview of the 1734 POINT I/O EtherNet/IP
Adapter
Overview This chapter provides an overview of the POINT I/O® Series B EtherNet/IP
adapter, its primary features, and how to use it. You need to understand the
concepts discussed in this chapter to configure your adapter and use it in an
EtherNet/IP control system.
The following table lists where to find specific information.
Adapter Features The POINT I/O adapters provide connectivity to EtherNet/IP networks for
POINT I/O modules. The POINT I/O adapter is for the I/O backplane that
provides connectivity through an RJ-45 connector.
Topic Page
Adapter Features 1
What the Adapter Does 2
Physical Features of Your Adapter 3
Hardware/Software Compatibility 3
Important Adapter Considerations 4
Set the Chassis Size 4
Adapter Replacement 5
Empty Slots and RIUP Situations 5
Power Up a System for the First Time 6
Use of the Common Industrial Protocol (CIP) 6
Understand the Producer/Consumer Model 7
Specify the Requested Packet Interval (RPI) 7
Support for Rack-optimized and Direct Connections 7
Mixing Rack-optimized and Direct Connections 8
Chapter Summary 9