Rockwell Automation MD65 EtherNet/IP Communication Module - Manual (Page 65)

Using Multi-Drive Mode 8-1
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Using Multi-Drive Mode
Chapter 8 provides information and a ControlLogix Ladder example
to explain how to use Multi-Drive mode.
8.1 Single Mode vs. Multi-Drive Mode
Single mode is a typical network installation, where a single
EtherNet/IP node consists of a single drive with a MDCOMM-ENET
module.
Multi-Drive mode is an alternative to the typical network installation,
where a single EtherNet/IP node can consist of one to five drives
(see figure 8.2). The first drive must be a MD65 with a MDCOMM-
ENET module. The remaining drives can be MD65 or MD60 drives
that are daisy-chained over RS-485 with the first drive.
!
ATTENTION: The examples in this publication are
intended solely for purposes of 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. Failure to
observe these precautions could result in bodily
injury and/or damage to equipment.
Figure 8.1 – Single Mode Example for Network
MD65 with
MDCOMM-ENET
EtherNet/IP
1 drive per node
MD65 with
MDCOMM-ENET MD65 with
MDCOMM-ENET