Rockwell Automation PowerFlex 22-COMM-C ControlNet Adapter, PowerFlex 40 Drive, 400 Drive PowerFlex 4 Drive, PowerFlex 22-XCOMM-DC-BASE DSI External Comms Kit User Manual

Below you will find brief information for ControlNet Adapter PowerFlex 22-COMM-C, PowerFlex 4 Drive PowerFlex 40 Drive, PowerFlex 4 Drive PowerFlex 400 Drive. The ControlNet Adapter PowerFlex 22-COMM-C is a communication option intended for installation into a PowerFlex 40 or PowerFlex 400 drive. It can also be used with other {detected_brand} products that support a DSI communication adapter, such as the DSI External Comms Kit (22-XCOMM-DC-BASE). The External Comms Kit enables PowerFlex 4 drives (which cannot support an internally-mounted adapter) to connect to a ControlNet network.

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Key features

  • Connects to ControlNet network
  • Communicates with PowerFlex 4, 40, 400 Drives
  • Supports I/O, Logic Command/Reference
  • Supports up to 5 drives in Multi-Drive mode
  • Provides status indicators
  • Requires external configuration using HIM or software
  • Provides configurable fault actions
  • Can be used with DSI External Comms Kit

Frequently asked questions

The adapter supports two modes of operation: Single mode (default) and Multi-Drive mode. In Single mode, the adapter represents a single drive on one node. In Multi-Drive mode, the adapter represents up to 5 drives on one node.

The DSI External Comms Kit enables PowerFlex 4 drives to connect to a ControlNet network. PowerFlex 4 drives cannot support an internally-mounted adapter, so the External Comms Kit provides an external adapter that can be connected to the drive.

You can set the adapter's node address by rotating the Node Address Switches on the adapter to the desired value for each digit. The node address must be unique on the network. You can also set the node address using Parameter 02 - [CN Addr Cfg] in the adapter's parameter list.

If the status indicators are red, there is a problem with the adapter or the network. Refer to Chapter 8, Troubleshooting for more information.

The adapter can be configured using a PowerFlex 4-Class HIM, DriveExplorer software (version 3.01 or higher), DriveExecutive software (version 3.01 or higher), or RSNetWorx for ControlNet.

You can reset the adapter by cycling power to the drive or by setting Parameter 07 - [Reset Module] to Reset Module in the adapter's parameter list.
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