BACnet MS/TP

Adapter
20-COMM-B
FRN 1.xxx

User Manual
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 Summary of Changes

The information below summarizes the changes made to this manual

since its last release (May 2006):

Description of Changes Page(s)

In the “Quick Start” section: 1-6
• In Step 4, removed connecting the adapter to the network.
• In Step 5, added two new sub-steps (B and C).
• Added a new Step 6 “Connect the adapter to the network.”
• Incremented old Steps 6 and 7 to Steps 7 to 8.
Reorganized Chapter 2: Chapter 2
• Moved the “Connecting the Adapter to the Drive” section after the
“Commissioning the Adapter” section.
• Moved the “Applying Power” section after the “Connecting the Adapter to
the Drive” section.
• In the “Applying Power” section, added three new subsections:
– “Start-Up Status Indications”
– “Verifying/Setting Key Adapter Parameters”
– “Configuring/Verifying Key Drive Parameters.”
• Moved the “Connecting the Drive/Adapter to the Network” section to the
end of the chapter.
In Chapter 3, moved the “Setting the Device Instance Number” section after 3-3
the “Using the PowerFlex 7-Class HIM” section. Included additional
information to the “Setting the Device Instance Number” section.
Added new Appendix D “Routing Capability for Networked Drives.” D-1

The information below summarizes the changes made to this manual

since its last release (April 2006):

Description of Changes Page(s)

In the Features section — first bullet, removed text “... and can be used with 1-2
the kit’s optional I/O board.” Also, added an Important statement regarding
this information.
In the Viewing the Adapter Configuration table, added a third bullet in the 3-8
Parameter 07 - [Baud Rate Act] row.
For Parameter 05 - [Flt Cfg Ref], corrected its detail information from being a B-2
bit parameter to a numeric parameter.
soc-ii Summary of Changes
 Table of Contents

Preface About This Manual

Related Documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P-1
Rockwell Automation Support. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P-2
Conventions Used in This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P-2

Chapter 1 Getting Started

Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Compatible Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
Required Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
Quick Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6
Status Indicators. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7

Chapter 2 Installing the Adapter

Preparing for an Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Commissioning the Adapter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Connecting the Adapter to the Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6
Applying Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8
Connecting the Drive/Adapter to the Network . . . . . . . . . . 2-10

Chapter 3 Configuring the Adapter

Configuration Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Using the PowerFlex 7-Class HIM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Setting the Device Instance Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Setting a Comm Loss Action . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
Setting the Comm Loss Time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6
Setting the Baud Rate. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7
Resetting the Adapter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7
Viewing the Adapter Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8

Chapter 4 Using BACnet Objects

Understanding BACnet Objects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Basic Drive Operation on the Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
Supported BACnet Objects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
ii Table of Contents

Chapter 5 Troubleshooting
Understanding the Status Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1
PORT Status Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
MOD Status Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3
NET A Status Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4
NET B Status Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4
Viewing and Clearing Adapter Diagnostic Items. . . . . . . . . . 5-5
Viewing and Clearing Events. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7

Appendix A Specifications
Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1
Electrical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1
Mechanical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1
Environmental . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-2
Regulatory Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-2

Appendix B Adapter Parameters

About Parameter Numbers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-1
Parameter List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-1

Appendix C Protocol Implementation Conformance Statement

(PICS)
Product Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-1
BACnet Standardized Device Profile (Annex L) . . . . . . . . . . C-1
List all BACnet Interoperability Building Blocks Supported
(Annex K) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-1
Segmentation Capability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-1
Standard Object Types Supported . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-2
Data Link Layer Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-3
Device Address Binding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-3
Networking Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-3

Appendix D Routing Capability for Networked Drives

Glossary

Index
 Preface

About This Manual

Topic Page
Related Documentation P-1
Rockwell Automation Support P-2
Conventions Used in This Manual P-2

Related Documentation
For: Refer to: Publication
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DriveExplorer online help (installed with the software)
DriveTools™ SP (includes http://www.ab.com/drives/drivetools, and —
DriveExecutive™) DriveExecutive online help (installed with the software)
HIM HIM Quick Reference 20HIM-QR001…
PowerFlex® 70 Drive PowerFlex 70 User Manual 20A-UM001…
(Std. and enhanced control) PowerFlex 70/700 Reference Manual PFLEX-RM001…
PowerFlex® 700 Drive* PowerFlex 700 User Manual 20B-UM001…
PowerFlex® 700 Ser. B Drive* PowerFlex 700 Series B User Manual 20B-UM002…
*Standard and vector control PowerFlex 70/700 Reference Manual PFLEX-RM001…
PowerFlex® 700H Drive PowerFlex 700H Installation Manual PFLEX-IN006…
PowerFlex 700H Programming Manual 20C-PM001…

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P-2 About This Manual

Rockwell Automation Support

Rockwell Automation, Inc. offers support services worldwide, with over
75 sales/support offices, over 500 authorized distributors, and over 250
authorized systems integrators located throughout the United States
alone. In addition, Rockwell Automation, Inc. representatives are in
every major country in the world.

Local Product Support

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• Sales and order support
• Product technical training
• Warranty support
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Technical Product Assistance

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assistance, please review the information in Chapter 5, Troubleshooting
first. If you still have questions, then access the Allen-Bradley Technical
Support web site at www.ab.com/support/abdrives.

Conventions Used in This Manual

The following conventions are used throughout this manual:

• Parameter names are shown in the format Parameter xx - [*]. The xx

represents the parameter number, and the * represents the parameter
name — for example, Parameter 01 - [Reset Module].
• Menu commands are shown in bold type face and follow the format
Menu > Command. For example, if you read “Select File > Open,”
you should click the File menu and then click the Open command.
• The firmware release is displayed as FRN X.xxx. The “FRN”
signifies Firmware Release Number. The “X” is the major release
number. The “xxx” is the minor update number.
• This manual provides information about the 20-COMM-B BACnet
MS/TP adapter and using it with PowerFlex 7-Class drives. The
adapter can be used with other products that support a DPI adapter,
such as the DPI External Comms Kit (20-XCOMM-DC-BASE).
Refer to the documentation for your product for specific information
about how it works with the adapter.
 Chapter 1

Getting Started

The 20-COMM-B BACnet MS/TP adapter is a communication option

intended for installation into a PowerFlex 7-Class drive. It can also be
used with other Allen-Bradley products that support an internal DPI ™
(Drive Peripheral Interface) adapter, such as the DPI External Comms
Kit (20-XCOMM-DC-BASE).

Topic Page Topic Page

Components 1-1 Safety Precautions 1-4
Features 1-2 Quick Start 1-6
Compatible Products 1-3 Status Indicators 1-7
Required Equipment 1-3

Components
Figure 1.1 Components of the Adapter

➊
➋

➌ ➍ ➎

Item Part Description

➊ Status Indicators Four LEDs that indicate the status of the network connection,
DPI, and the adapter. Refer to Chapter 5, Troubleshooting.
➋ DPI Connector A 20-pin, single-row shrouded male header. An Internal Interface
cable connects to this connector and a connector on the drive.
➌ Terminal Block A 3-pin terminal block with mating 3-pin linear plug connects
the adapter to the network.
➍ TERM, -BIAS, and Switches for turning on/off the adapter’s internal termination
+BIAS Switches resistor and bias resistors. See Setting the TERM, -BIAS, and
+BIAS Switches on page 2-4 for details.
➎ MAC Address Switches for setting the MAC address. See Setting the MAC
Switches Address on page 2-2 for details.
1-2 Getting Started

Features
The 20-COMM-B BACnet MS/TP adapter features the following:

• The adapter is normally mounted in the PowerFlex 7-Class drive. It

can also be installed in a DPI External Comms Kit

Important: Due to inherent operating limitations, the adapter cannot

be used with the kit’s optional I/O board.

• Switches let you:

– Set a MAC address before applying power to the drive.

– Turn on/off the adapter’s built-in termination resistor and bias

resistors for optimizing operation on the network.

• Captive screws secure and ground the adapter to the drive or, when
mounted in a DPI External Comms Kit, to the kit’s metal enclosure.

• A number of configuration tools can be used to configure the adapter

and connected drive. The tools include the PowerFlex HIM on the
drive and drive-configuration software such as DriveExplorer (version
3.01 or higher) or DriveExecutive (version 3.01 or higher).

• Status indicators report the status of drive communications, the

adapter, and network. They are visible when the drive cover is opened
or closed.

• Read/write access to parameters is available. You can configure and

monitor parameter values over the network.

• User-defined fault actions let you determine how the adapter and drive
respond to communication disruptions on the network.
 Getting Started 1-3

Compatible Products
The 20-COMM-B BACnet MS/TP adapter is compatible with most
Allen-Bradley PowerFlex 7-Class (Architecture-Class) drives and other
products that support DPI. DPI is a second generation peripheral
communication interface and functional enhancement to SCANport. At
the time of publication, compatible products include:

• PowerFlex 70 drives (standard and enhanced control)

• PowerFlex 700 drives (standard and vector control)
• PowerFlex 700 Series B drives (standard and vector control)
• PowerFlex 700H drives
• DPI External Comms Kit

Required Equipment

Equipment Shipped with the Adapter

When you unpack the adapter, verify that the package includes:

❑ One 20-COMM-B BACnet MS/TP adapter

❑ A 2.54 cm (1 in.) and a 15.24 cm (6 in.) Internal Interface cable
(only one cable is needed to connect the adapter to the drive)
❑ One 3-pin linear plug (plugged into the adapter socket)
❑ This manual

User-Supplied Equipment

To install and configure the adapter, you must supply:

❑ A small flathead screwdriver

❑ A shielded, twisted wire pair to connect the adapter to the network
❑ A configuration tool, such as:
– PowerFlex HIM
– DriveExplorer (version 3.01 or higher)
– DriveExecutive stand-alone software (version 3.01 or higher) or
bundled with the DriveTools SP suite (version 1.01 or higher)
– Third-party network configuration software
1-4 Getting Started

Safety Precautions
Please read the following safety precautions carefully.

ATTENTION: Risk of injury or death exists. The PowerFlex drive

may contain high voltages that can cause injury or death. Remove
! power from the PowerFlex drive, and then verify power has been
discharged before installing or removing an adapter.
ATTENTION: Risk of injury or equipment damage exists. Only
personnel familiar with drive and power products and the associated
! machinery should plan or implement the installation, start up,
configuration, and subsequent maintenance of the product using an
adapter. Failure to comply may result in injury and/or equipment
damage.
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.
ATTENTION: Risk of injury or equipment damage exists. If the
adapter is transmitting control I/O to the drive, the drive may fault when
! you reset the adapter. Determine how your drive will respond before
resetting an adapter.
ATTENTION: Risk of injury or equipment damage exists.
Parameter 02 - [Comm Loss Action] lets you determine the action of
! the adapter and connected PowerFlex drive if communications are
disrupted. By default, this parameter faults the PowerFlex drive. You
can set this parameter so that the drive continues to run. Precautions
should be taken to ensure that the setting of this parameter does not
create a risk of injury or equipment damage. When commissioning the
drive, verify that your system responds correctly to various situations
(for example, a disconnected cable).
ATTENTION: Risk of injury or equipment damage exists. When a
system is configured for the first time, there may be unintended or
! incorrect machine motion. Disconnect the motor from the machine or
process during initial system testing.
 Getting Started 1-5

ATTENTION: Risk of injury or equipment damage exists. Parameter

03 - [Comm Loss Time] lets you determine how long it will take the
! adapter to detect network communication losses. By default, this
parameter sets the timeout to ten seconds. You can set it so that the
duration is shorter, longer, or disabled. When set to disabled, this also
disables adapter Parameter 02 - [Comm Loss Action]. Therefore, a
communications fault action will be ignored. Take precautions to ensure
that the setting does not create a risk of injury or equipment damage.
When commissioning the drive, verify that your system responds
correctly to various situations (for example, a disconnected cable).
ATTENTION: Risk of injury or equipment damage exists. 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.
1-6 Getting Started

Quick Start
This section is provided to help experienced users quickly start using the
adapter. If you are unsure how to complete a step, refer to the referenced
chapter.

Step Action Refer to…

1 Review the safety precautions for the adapter. Throughout this manual
2 Verify that the PowerFlex drive is properly installed. Drive User Manual
3 Commission the adapter. Chapter 2,
Installing the Adapter
Set a unique MAC address and, depending on where the
PowerFlex drive nodes are located on the network,
appropriately set the TERM, -BIAS, and +BIAS switches.
4 Install the adapter. Chapter 2,
Installing the Adapter
Verify that the PowerFlex drive is not powered. Then,
connect the adapter to the drive using the Internal
Interface cable. Use the captive screws to secure and
ground the adapter to the drive.
When installing the adapter in a DPI External Comms
Kit, refer to the 20-XCOMM-DC-BASE Installation
Instructions (Publication No. 20COMM-IN001…)
supplied with the kit.
5 Apply power to the adapter and verify key settings. Chapter 2,
Installing the Adapter
A. The adapter receives power from the drive. Verify
that the adapter is installed correctly and then apply
power to the drive. The PORT status indicator should
be solid green. If it is red, there is a problem. Refer to
Chapter 5, Troubleshooting.
B. Verify/set key adapter parameters.
C. Configure/verify key drive parameters.
6 Connect the adapter to the network. Chapter 2,
Installing the Adapter
Verify that the PowerFlex drive is not powered. Then,
connect the adapter to the network using a shielded,
twisted wire pair.
7 Configure the adapter for your application. Chapter 3,
Configuring the Adapter
Set adapter parameters for the following functions as
required by your application:
• Fault actions
• Baud rate
8 Set up the controller to communicate with the Instruction manual for
adapter. your controller’s
programming software
Use the controller’s programming software to program
the controller.
 Getting Started 1-7

Status Indicators
The adapter uses four status indicators to report its operating status. They
can be viewed on the adapter or through the drive cover (Figure 1.2).

Figure 1.2 Status Indicators (location on drive may vary)

PWR

STS

➊ ➊
➋ PORT

MOD
➋
➌ ➌
NET A

NET B

➍ ➍

Adapter Status
Item
Indicator Name
➊ PORT
➋ MOD
➌ NET A
➍ NET B

After installing the adapter and applying power to the drive, refer to
Start-Up Status Indications on page 2-8 for possible start-up status
indications and their descriptions.
1-8 Getting Started

Notes:
 Chapter 2

Installing the Adapter

Chapter 2 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 No. 20COMM-IN001…) supplied with the kit.

Topic Page
Preparing for an Installation 2-1
Commissioning the Adapter 2-1
Connecting the Adapter to the Drive 2-6
Applying Power 2-8
Connecting the Drive/Adapter to the Network 2-10

Preparing for an Installation

Before installing the adapter, verify that you have all required
equipment. Refer to Required Equipment on page 1-3.

Commissioning the Adapter

To commission the adapter, you must set a unique MAC address and,
depending on where the PowerFlex drive nodes are located on the
network (starting and ending network nodes versus other node
locations), appropriately set the TERM, -BIAS, and +BIAS switches.

Important: New settings are recognized only when power is applied to

the adapter or it is reset. If you change a switch setting,
cycle power or reset the adapter to invoke the change.

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.
2-2 Installing the Adapter

Setting the MAC Address

Set the MAC address using the MAC Address switches (Figure 2.1).
Refer to Table 2.A for specific MAC address switch settings.

Important: Each node on the network must have a unique MAC

address. The MAC address must be set before power is
applied because the adapter uses the MAC address it detects
when it first receives power. To change a MAC address, you
must set the new value. Then remove and reapply power to
the adapter, or reset the adapter.

Figure 2.1 Setting the Adapter MAC Address Switches

MAC Address Switches Mode Switch (SW8)

(SW1 - SW7) Reserved for future use

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

UP = 1 = OPEN

Switches Description Default

SW1 Least Significant Bit (LSB) of MAC Address 0
SW2 Bit 1 of MAC Address 0
SW3 Bit 2 of MAC Address 0
SW4 Bit 3 of MAC Address 0 Node 0
SW5 Bit 4 of MAC Address 0
SW6 Bit 5 of MAC Address 0
SW7 Most Significant Bit (MSB) of MAC Address 0
SW8 Mode (reserved for future use) — —

TIP: The MAC address can be verified using a PowerFlex 7-Class HIM,
DriveExplorer software, or DriveExecutive software to view Parameter
08 - [MAC Address] or Diagnostic Item number 16 (page 5-6).

Table 2.A MAC Address Switch Settings (UP = 1 = OPEN)

MAC Switch Setting MAC Switch Setting
Address SW1 SW2 SW3 SW4 SW5 SW6 SW7 Address SW1 SW2 SW3 SW4 SW5 SW6 SW7
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 1 0 0 0 0
1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 1 0 1 0 0 0 0
2 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 6 0 1 1 0 0 0 0
3 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 7 1 1 1 0 0 0 0
 Installing the Adapter 2-3

Table 2.A MAC Address Switch Settings (UP = 1 = OPEN) (Continued)

MAC Switch Setting MAC Switch Setting
Address SW1 SW2 SW3 SW4 SW5 SW6 SW7 Address SW1 SW2 SW3 SW4 SW5 SW6 SW7
8 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 56 0 0 0 1 1 1 0
9 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 57 1 0 0 1 1 1 0
10 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 58 0 1 0 1 1 1 0
11 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 59 1 1 0 1 1 1 0
12 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 60 0 0 1 1 1 1 0
13 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 61 1 0 1 1 1 1 0
14 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 62 0 1 1 1 1 1 0
15 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 63 1 1 1 1 1 1 0
16 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 64 0 0 0 0 0 0 1
17 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 65 1 0 0 0 0 0 1
18 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 66 0 1 0 0 0 0 1
19 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 67 1 1 0 0 0 0 1
20 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 68 0 0 1 0 0 0 1
21 1 0 1 0 1 0 0 69 1 0 1 0 0 0 1
22 0 1 1 0 1 0 0 70 0 1 1 0 0 0 1
23 1 1 1 0 1 0 0 71 1 1 1 0 0 0 1
24 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 72 0 0 0 1 0 0 1
25 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 73 1 0 0 1 0 0 1
26 0 1 0 1 1 0 0 74 0 1 0 1 0 0 1
27 1 1 0 1 1 0 0 75 1 1 0 1 0 0 1
28 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 76 0 0 1 1 0 0 1
29 1 0 1 1 1 0 0 77 1 0 1 1 0 0 1
30 0 1 1 1 1 0 0 78 0 1 1 1 0 0 1
31 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 79 1 1 1 1 0 0 1
32 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 80 0 0 0 0 1 0 1
33 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 81 1 0 0 0 1 0 1
34 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 82 0 1 0 0 1 0 1
35 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 83 1 1 0 0 1 0 1
36 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 84 0 0 1 0 1 0 1
37 1 0 1 0 0 1 0 85 1 0 1 0 1 0 1
38 0 1 1 0 0 1 0 86 0 1 1 0 1 0 1
39 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 87 1 1 1 0 1 0 1
40 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 88 0 0 0 1 1 0 1
41 1 0 0 1 0 1 0 89 1 0 0 1 1 0 1
42 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 90 0 1 0 1 1 0 1
43 1 1 0 1 0 1 0 91 1 1 0 1 1 0 1
44 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 92 0 0 1 1 1 0 1
45 1 0 1 1 0 1 0 93 1 0 1 1 1 0 1
46 0 1 1 1 0 1 0 94 0 1 1 1 1 0 1
47 1 1 1 1 0 1 0 95 1 1 1 1 1 0 1
48 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 96 0 0 0 0 0 1 1
49 1 0 0 0 1 1 0 97 1 0 0 0 0 1 1
50 0 1 0 0 1 1 0 98 0 1 0 0 0 1 1
51 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 99 1 1 0 0 0 1 1
52 0 0 1 0 1 1 0 100 0 0 1 0 0 1 1
53 1 0 1 0 1 1 0 101 1 0 1 0 0 1 1
54 0 1 1 0 1 1 0 102 0 1 1 0 0 1 1
55 1 1 1 0 1 1 0 103 1 1 1 0 0 1 1
2-4 Installing the Adapter

Table 2.A MAC Address Switch Settings (UP = 1 = OPEN) (Continued)

MAC Switch Setting MAC Switch Setting
Address SW1 SW2 SW3 SW4 SW5 SW6 SW7 Address SW1 SW2 SW3 SW4 SW5 SW6 SW7
104 0 0 0 1 0 1 1 116 0 0 1 0 1 1 1
105 1 0 0 1 0 1 1 117 1 0 1 0 1 1 1
106 0 1 0 1 0 1 1 118 0 1 1 0 1 1 1
107 1 1 0 1 0 1 1 119 1 1 1 0 1 1 1
108 0 0 1 1 0 1 1 120 0 0 0 1 1 1 1
109 1 0 1 1 0 1 1 121 1 0 0 1 1 1 1
110 0 1 1 1 0 1 1 122 0 1 0 1 1 1 1
111 1 1 1 1 0 1 1 123 1 1 0 1 1 1 1
112 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 124 0 0 1 1 1 1 1
113 1 0 0 0 1 1 1 125 1 0 1 1 1 1 1
114 0 1 0 0 1 1 1 126 0 1 1 1 1 1 1
115 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 127 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

Setting the TERM, -BIAS, and +BIAS Switches

The adapter’s TERM, -BIAS, and +BIAS switches (Figure 2.2) are used
to turn on/off its built-in termination resistor and bias resistors.

Figure 2.2 Setting the TERM, -BIAS, and +BIAS Switches

-BIAS Switch (SW2) +BIAS Switch (SW3)

TERM Switch (SW1) RSRV Switch (SW4)

Reserved for future use

1 2 3 4

UP = OFF

Switches Description Default

SW1 Turns on/off the termination resistor Up (Off)
SW2 Turns on/off the -bias resistor Up (Off)
SW3 Turns on/off the +bias resistor Up (Off)
SW4 Reserved (not used) —

Since nodes on a BACnet MS/TP network are typically a mix of

Allen-Bradley PowerFlex drives and other brands of building automation
products, the network node locations for the PowerFlex drives will
determine how their adapter’s TERM, -BIAS, and +BIAS switches
should be set.
 Installing the Adapter 2-5

Network with PowerFlex Drives at Starting and/or Ending Nodes

For a network with PowerFlex drives at the starting and/or ending nodes
(Figure 2.3), set their 20-COMM-B adapter’s TERM, -BIAS, and +BIAS
switches to the “Down” (On) position. All other PowerFlex drive
network nodes must have these switches set to the “Up” (Off) position.

Figure 2.3 Example Network with PowerFlex Drives at Starting and/or Ending Nodes

Node 1 Node n
(Starting Node) Node 2 Node 3 Node 4 (Ending Node)

■ ■ ■

BACnet MS/TP Network

20-COMM-B Adapter Settings for

TERM, -BIAS, and +BIAS Switches

"Down" (On) Positions "Up" (Off) Positions "Down" (On) Positions

Network with PowerFlex Drives at Other Nodes

For a network with PowerFlex drives at other node locations — not

starting and/or ending nodes (Figure 2.4), set the TERM, -BIAS, and
+BIAS switches to the “Up” (Off) position. In this network scenario,
other brands of building automation products at the starting and/or
ending nodes require appropriate termination and bias resistors. Refer to
their instruction documentation for details.

Figure 2.4 Example Network with PowerFlex Drives at Other Nodes

PowerFlex 7-Class Drives

Node 1 Node n
(Starting Node) Node 2 Node 3 Node 4 (Ending Node)

Other Brand Other Brand

Building Automation Building Automation
Product Product
■ ■ ■

BACnet MS/TP Network

Requires
Requires Termination and
Termination and Bias Resistors
Bias Resistors 20-COMM-B Settings
for TERM, -BIAS, and
+BIAS Switches
"Up" (Off) Positions
2-6 Installing the Adapter

Connecting the Adapter to the Drive

1. Remove power from the drive.

2. Use static control precautions, and remove or open the drive cover.

3. Connect the Internal Interface cable to the DPI port on the drive and
then to the DPI connector on the adapter.

Figure 2.5 DPI Ports and Internal Interface Cables

20-COMM-B Adapter ➊

➌
PowerFlex 70 Drive

PowerFlex 700 Drive PowerFlex 700 Drive

Frames 0 - 1 Frames 2 and Larger

Item Description Item Description

➊ 15.24 cm (6 in.) Internal Interface cable ➌ RS-485 serial cable connection
➋ DPI Connector ➍ 2.54 cm (1 in.) Internal Interface cable
 Installing the Adapter 2-7

4. Secure and ground the adapter to the drive by doing the following:
– On a PowerFlex 70 drive, fold the Internal Interface cable behind
the adapter and mount the adapter on the drive using the four
captive screws.
– On a PowerFlex 700 or PowerFlex 700H drive, just mount the
adapter on the drive using the four captive screws.
Important: Tighten all screws since the adapter is grounded via the
screws. Recommended torque is 0.9 N-m (8.0 lb.-in.).

Figure 2.6 Mounting and Grounding the Adapter

Drive

Adapter

Internal Interface Cable

folded behind the adapter
and in front of the drive.

PowerFlex 70 Drive
All Frame Sizes:
Adapter mounts in drive.

PowerFlex 700 Drive

Frames 0 and 1: Frames 2 and Larger:

Adapter mounts on door. Adapter mounts in drive.
2-8 Installing the Adapter

Applying Power

ATTENTION: Risk of equipment damage, injury, or death exists.

Unpredictable operation may occur if you fail to verify that
! parameter settings are compatible with your application. Verify that
settings are compatible with your application before applying power
to the drive.

Install or close the drive cover, and apply power to the drive. The adapter
receives its power from the connected drive. When you apply power to
the adapter for the first time, its topmost status indicator “PORT” should
be solid green after an initialization. If it is red, there is a problem. Refer
to Chapter 5, Troubleshooting.

Start-Up Status Indications

Status indicators for the drive and communications adapter can be

viewed on the front of the drive (Figure 2.7) after power has been
applied. Possible start-up status indications are shown in Table 2.B.

Figure 2.7 Drive and Adapter Status Indicators (location on drive may vary)

PWR
➊
STS

PORT

MOD

NET A

NET B ➋
 Installing the Adapter 2-9

Table 2.B Drive and Adapter Start-Up Status Indications

Item Name Color State Description
Drive STS Indicator
➊ STS Green Flashing Drive ready but not running, and no faults are present.
(Status) Steady Drive running, no faults are present.
Yellow Flashing, An inhibit condition exists – the drive cannot be started.
Drive Stopped Check drive Parameter 214 - [Start Inhibits].
Flashing, An intermittent type 1 alarm condition is occurring. Check
Drive Running drive Parameter 211 - [Drive Alarm 1].
Steady, A continuous type 1 alarm condition exists. Check drive
Drive Running Parameter 211 - [Drive Alarm 1].
Red Flashing A fault has occurred.
Steady A non-resettable fault has occurred.
Adapter Status Indicators
➋ PORT Green Flashing Normal Operation. The adapter is establishing an I/O
connection to the drive. It will turn solid green or red.
Steady Normal Operation. The adapter is properly connected and
communicating with the drive
MOD Green Flashing Normal Operation. The adapter is operating but is not
transferring I/O data.
Steady Normal Operation. The adapter is operating and
transmitting I/O data.
NET A Green Flashing Normal Operation. The adapter is properly connected and
communicating on the network.
NET B Green Off Normal Operation. The adapter is properly connected but
is idle.
Flashing Normal Operation. The adapter is transmitting data.

Verifying/Setting Key Adapter Parameters

To access adapter parameters when using the LCD HIM, navigate to the
Device Select screen. Then select the BACnet communications adapter
(20-COMM-B) and press the Enter function key.

1. Verify that adapter Parameter 08 - [MAC Address] is reporting the

MAC address set in Setting the MAC Address on page 2-2.

2. Set adapter Parameter 11 - [Device Instance] to a unique number

for representation to the Building Automation Controller. For more
information, see Setting the Device Instance Number on page 3-3.

3. Reset the adapter by setting adapter Parameter 01 - [Reset Module]

to “1” (Reset Module) so that the new Device Instance Number takes
effect.
2-10 Installing the Adapter

Configuring/Verifying Key Drive Parameters

The PowerFlex 7-Class drive can be separately configured for the control
and reference functions in various combinations. For example, you
could set the drive to have its control come from a peripheral or terminal
block with the reference coming from the BACnet MS/TP network. Or
you could set the drive to have its control come from the BACnet MS/TP
network with the reference coming from another peripheral or terminal
block. Or you could set the drive to have both its control and reference
come from the BACnet MS/TP network.

The following steps in this section assume that the drive will receive the
Logic Command and Reference from the BACnet MS/TP network.

1. Using drive Parameter 090 - [Speed Ref A Sel], set the drive speed
Reference to “22” (DPI Port 5).

2. Verify that drive Parameter 213 - [Speed Ref Source] is reporting

that the source of the Reference to the drive is “22” (DPI Port 5).
This ensures that any Reference commanded from the network can
be monitored by using drive Parameter 002 - [Commanded
Speed]. If a problem occurs, this verification step provides the
diagnostic capability to determine whether the drive/adapter or the
network is the cause.

Connecting the Drive/Adapter to the Network

ATTENTION: Risk of injury or death exists. The PowerFlex drive

may contain high voltages that can cause injury or death. Remove
! power from the drive, and then verify power has been removed before
installing or removing an adapter.

1. Remove power from the drive.

2. Use static control precautions, and remove or open the drive cover.

3. Connect a shielded, twisted wire pair to the network, and route it

through the bottom of the drive (see Figure 2.6).

4. Connect the twisted wire pair and its shield to the 3-pin linear plug
(provided with the adapter). See Figure 2.8 for terminal designations
and typical terminal connections.
 Installing the Adapter 2-11

Figure 2.8 Typical Network Terminal Connections

Node 1 Node 2 Node "n"

LD

LD

LD
SH

SH

SH
+B

+B

+B
-A

-A

-A
Terminal Signal Function
SHLD Termination Shield Termination
+B Signal B TxRxD+
-A Signal A TxRxD-

5. Insert the 3-pin linear plug into the mating adapter socket.

6. Install or close the drive cover.

7. Apply power to the drive.

8. Verify that adapter Parameter 07 - [Baud Rate Act] is reporting the

actual network baud rate. If not, use Parameter 06 - [Baud Rate
Cfg] to set the adapter to a fixed baud rate that matches the network
baud rate.

TIP: After the drive is connected and communicating on the BACnet

MS/TP network, it may be necessary to set additional adapter parameters
to meet your application requirements. For example:

• Parameter 02 - [Comm Loss Action]

• Parameter 03 - [Comm Loss Time]

To access adapter parameters when using the LCD HIM, navigate to the
Device Select screen. Then select the BACnet adapter (20-COMM-B)
and press the Enter function key.

For adapter parameter configuration details, please refer to Chapter 3.

2-12 Installing the Adapter

Notes:
 Chapter 3

Configuring the Adapter

Chapter 3 provides instructions and information for setting the

parameters in the adapter.

Topic Page
Configuration Tools 3-1
Using the PowerFlex 7-Class HIM 3-2
Setting the Device Instance Number 3-3
Setting a Comm Loss Action 3-5
Setting the Comm Loss Time 3-6
Setting the Baud Rate 3-7
Resetting the Adapter 3-7
Viewing the Adapter Configuration 3-8

For a list of parameters, refer to Appendix B, Adapter Parameters. For

definitions of terms in this chapter, refer to the Glossary.

Configuration Tools
The adapter stores parameters and other information in its own
Non-Volatile Storage (NVS) memory. You must, therefore, access the
adapter to view and edit its parameters. The following tools can be used
to access the adapter parameters:

Tool Refer to…

PowerFlex 7-Class HIM page 3-2
(20-HIM-*)
DriveExplorer Software http://www.ab.com/drives/driveexplorer, or
(version 3.xx or higher) DriveExplorer online help (installed with the software)
DriveExecutive Software http://www.ab.com/drives/drivetools, or
(version 3.xx or higher) DriveExecutive Online help (installed with the software)
3-2 Configuring the Adapter

Using the PowerFlex 7-Class HIM

If your drive has either an LED or LCD HIM (Human Interface Module),
you can use it to access parameters in the adapter as shown below. It is
recommended that you read through the steps for your HIM before
performing the sequence. For additional HIM information, refer to your
PowerFlex Drive User Manual or the HIM Quick Reference card.

Using an LED HIM

Step Key(s) Example Screens
1. Press ALT and then Sel (Device) Device
to display the Device Screen.
ALT AND Sel
2. Press the Up Arrow or Down
Arrow to scroll to the
20-COMM-B adapter. Letters OR
represent files in the drive, and
numbers represent ports. The
adapter is usually connected to
port 5.
3. Press the Enter key to enter your
selection. A parameter database
is constructed, and then the first
parameter is displayed.
4. Edit the parameters using the
same techniques that you use to
edit drive parameters.

Using an LCD HIM

Step Key(s) Example Screens
1. In the main menu, press the Up
Arrow or Down Arrow to scroll to OR F-> Stopped Auto
Device Select.
0.00 Hz
2. Press Enter to enter your Main Menu:
selection. Diagnostics
Parameter
3. Press the Up Arrow or Down
OR Device Select
Arrow to scroll to the
20-COMM-B adapter.
4. Press Enter to select the adapter. Port 5 Device
A parameter database is
constructed, and then the main 20-COMM-B
menu for the adapter is Main Menu:
displayed. Diagnostics
Parameter
5. Edit the parameters using the Device Select
same techniques that you use to
edit drive parameters.
 Configuring the Adapter 3-3

Setting the Device Instance Number

While there are many ways to implement Device Instance and network
strategies, the example shown in Figure 3.1 illustrates one logical
approach.

In this example, two individual Floor Level Networks are connected to

the Building Level Network through a router which allows devices on
each network to share the same MAC address. However, each device on
the network must have a unique Device Instance which, in this case,
consists of 4 digits. The first digit (in bold) represents the Building or
Floor number. The last 3 digits represent the device’s set MAC address.

Figure 3.1 Building Automation Network Example

Building Level Network 1 Building Level Network 2

Router

Building Building
Controller 1 Controller 2

Floor Level Network 1 (BACnet MS/TP)

Bldg 1/Flr 1

Other Brand Other Brand

Building Automation Building Automation
Product Product

MAC Address 1 MAC Address 2 MAC Address 50 MAC Address 127

Device Instance 1001 Device Instance 1002 Device Instance 1050 Device Instance 1127

Floor Level Network 2 (BACnet MS/TP)

Bldg 2/Flr 2

Other Brand Other Brand

Building Automation Building Automation
Product Product

MAC Address 1 MAC Address 2 MAC Address 50 MAC Address 127

Device Instance 2001 Device Instance 2002 Device Instance 2050 Device Instance 2127
3-4 Configuring the Adapter

1. Set the value of Parameter 11 - [Device Instance] to a unique

Device Instance Number.

Figure 3.2 Device Instance Screen on an LCD HIM

Port 5 Device Default = 160000

20-COMM-B
Parameter #: 11
Device Instance
160000

2. Reset the adapter (see Resetting the Adapter on page 3-7) so that the
new Device Instance Number takes effect.
 Configuring the Adapter 3-5

Setting a Comm Loss Action

By default, when communications are disrupted (for example, a cable is
disconnected), the drive responds by faulting if it is using I/O from the
network. You can configure a different response to communication
disruptions using Parameter 02 - [Comm Loss Action].

ATTENTION: Risk of injury or equipment damage exists.

Parameter 02 - [Comm Loss Action] lets you determine the action of
! the adapter and connected drive if communications are disrupted. By
default, this parameter faults the drive. You can set this parameter so
that the drive continues to run. Take precautions to ensure that the
setting of this parameter does not create a risk of injury or equipment
damage. When commissioning the drive, verify that your system
responds correctly to various situations (for example, a disconnected
cable).

To change the Comm Loss Action

Set the value of Parameter 02 - [Comm Loss Action] to the desired

response action:

Value Action Description

0 Fault The drive is faulted and stopped. (Default)
1 Stop The drive is stopped, but not faulted.
2 Zero Data The drive is sent 0 for output data. This does not command a stop.
3 Hold Last The drive continues in its present state.
4 Send Flt Cfg The drive is sent the data that you set in the fault configuration
parameters (Parameter 04 - [Flt Cfg Logic] and Parameter 05 -
[Flt Cfg Ref]).

Figure 3.3 Comm Loss Action Screen on an LCD HIM

Port 5 Device
20-COMM-B
Parameter #: 02
Comm Loss Action
0
Fault

Changes to this parameter take effect immediately. A reset is not

required.
3-6 Configuring the Adapter

To set the fault configuration parameters

If you set Parameter 02 - [Comm Loss Action] to “Send Flt Cfg,” the
values in the following parameters are sent to the drive after a
communications fault occurs. You must set these parameters to values
required by your application.

Parameter Name Description

04 Flt Cfg Logic A 16-bit value sent to the drive for Logic Command.
05 Flt Cfg Ref A 32-bit value (0 – 4294967295) sent to the drive as a
Reference.

Important: If the drive uses a 16-bit Reference, the

most significant word of the value must be set to zero (0)
or a fault will occur.

Changes to these parameters take effect immediately. A reset is not required.

Setting the Comm Loss Time

Set Parameter 03 - [Comm Loss Time] to a communication loss
timeout period suitable for your application. By default, the timeout is
set to ten (10) seconds. You can increase or decrease this value.
Alternatively, you can set the value to zero (0) to disable this timeout
feature so that the adapter does not detect communication losses.

ATTENTION: Risk of injury or equipment damage exists. Parameter

03 - [Comm Loss Time] lets you determine how long it will take the
! adapter to detect network communication losses. By default, this
parameter sets the timeout to ten (10) seconds. You can set it so that the
duration is shorter, longer, or disabled. When set to disabled, this also
disables adapter Parameter 02 - [Comm Loss Action]. Therefore, a
communications fault action will be ignored. Take precautions to ensure
that the setting does not create a risk of injury or equipment damage.
When commissioning the drive, verify that your system responds
correctly to various situations (for example, a disconnected cable).

Figure 3.4 Comm Loss Time Screen on an LCD HIM

Port 5 Device Default = 10 Seconds

20-COMM-B
Parameter #: 03
Network Timeout
10 Sec
0 <> 180

Changes to this parameter take effect immediately. A reset is not required.

 Configuring the Adapter 3-7

Setting the Baud Rate

The value of Parameter 06 - [Baud Rate Cfg] determines the baud rate
used by the adapter. The Autobaud setting will detect the baud rate used
on the network if another device is setting the baud rate. Your application
may require a different setting.

1. Set the value of Parameter 06 - [Baud Rate Cfg] to the baud rate at
which your network is operating.

Figure 3.5 Baud Rate Screen on PowerFlex 4-Class HIM (22-HIM-*)

Port 5 Device Value Description

20-COMM-B 0 Autobaud (Default)
Parameter #: 06 1 9600
Baud Rate Cfg 2 19200
0 3 38400
Autobaud 4 76800

2. Reset the adapter (see Resetting the Adapter) so that the new baud
rate takes effect.

Resetting the Adapter

Changes to switch settings or some adapter parameters require that you
reset the adapter before the new settings take effect. You can reset the
adapter by cycling power to the drive or by using Parameter 01 - [Reset
Module].

ATTENTION: Risk of injury or equipment damage exists. If the

adapter is transmitting control I/O to the drive, the drive may fault when
! you reset the adapter. Determine how your drive will respond before
resetting a connected adapter.

Set Parameter 01 - [Reset Module] to Reset Module.

Figure 3.6 Reset Screen on an LCD HIM

Port 5 Device Value Description
20-COMM-B 0 Ready (Default)
Parameter #: 01 1 Reset Module
Reset Module 2 Set Defaults
1
Reset Module
3-8 Configuring the Adapter

When you enter 1 = Reset Module, the adapter will be immediately

reset. When you enter 2 = Set Defaults, the adapter will set all adapter
parameters to their factory-default settings. After performing a Set
Defaults, enter 1 = Reset Module so that the new values take effect. The
value of this parameter will be restored to 0 = Ready after the adapter is
reset.

Viewing the Adapter Configuration

The following read-only parameters provide information about how the
adapter is configured. You can view these parameters at any time.

Number Name Description

07 Baud Rate Act The baud rate used by the adapter. This will be one of the
following values:
• The value of Parameter 06 - [Baud Rate Cfg].
• An old baud rate if Parameter 06 - [Baud Rate Cfg] has
been changed and the adapter has not been reset.
• The value “0” (Unknown) if Parameter 06 - [Baud Rate Cfg]
is set to “0” (Autobaud) and the adapter has not yet detected
the baud rate.
08 MAC Address The MAC address used by the adapter that was set by the
MAC Address Switches SW1-SW7 (Figure 2.1).
 Chapter 4

Using BACnet Objects

Chapter 4 provides information about controlling a compatible

PowerFlex 7-Class drive using BACnet objects.

Topic Page
Understanding BACnet Objects 4-1
Basic Drive Operation on the Network 4-2
Supported BACnet Objects 4-3

Understanding BACnet Objects

BACnet nodes are controlled and monitored by the use of several types
of objects. The BACnet controller performs read and write commands to
these objects, and the adapter transfers/translates the data between these
objects and the drive.

When a read or write command occurs to a specific object, data in the

object is refreshed from or transferred to the drive.

The BACnet object types that are supported by the adapter are:

• Analog Input (AI)

• Analog Output (AO)
• Analog Value (AV)
• Binary Input (BI)
• Binary Output (BO)
• Binary Value (BV)
4-2 Using BACnet Objects

Basic Drive Operation on the Network

This section describes how to operate a drive on the network using a
combination of BACnet object types for basic control.

ATTENTION: Control information written to the adapter by a BACnet

controller is volatile. That is, it will not survive an adapter reset or
! power cycle. For example, if a BACnet controller writes to a Binary
Output (BO) object to energize an output relay on the drive and then
that drive is reset or power cycled, the drive will return the relay to its
default (de-energized) state. The adapter will not attempt to restore the
relay to the energized state unless a BACnet controller writes to it again.

Basic Drive Control (Start/Stop)

1. Write a speed reference value (in %) to the Reference 1 Analog

Value object (AV0) Present Value property.

2. To start the drive, write a value of “1” to the Run/Stop Binary Value
object (BV10) Present Value property.

3. To stop the drive, write a value of “0” (zero) to the Run/Stop Binary
Value object (BV10) Present Value property.

Using an Alternate Speed Reference

To assign an alternate speed reference to the drive:

1. Write a speed reference value (in %) to the Reference 2 Analog

Value object (AV1) Present Value property.

2. Write a value of “1” to the Ref2/Ref1 Binary Value object (BV12)

Present Value property.

Changing Motor Rotation Direction

To command a reverse direction of motor rotation when the drive is

running, write a value of “1” to the Rev/Fwd Binary Value object
(BV11) Present Value property. To command a forward direction when
the drive is running, write a value of “0” (zero) to the Rev/Fwd Binary
Value object (BV11) Present Value property.

Clearing a Drive Fault

To clear a drive fault, write a value of “1” to the Clear Faults Binary Value
object (BV13) Present Value property.
Table 4.A BACnet Object Descriptions and Supported Drives

Compatible PowerFlex Drives

Object Name Use This Object to…
70 Std. 70 EC 700 Std. 700 VC 700 H
Analog Input (AI) Objects
AI0 Analog Input 1 (%) Read the value of Analog Input 1 (voltage or current) on the drive’s ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
I/O terminal block.
AI1 Analog Input 2 (%) Read the value of Analog Input 2 (voltage or current) on the drive’s ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
I/O terminal block.
Analog Output (AO) Objects
AO0 Analog Output 1 (%) Read/write the value of Analog Output 1 on the drive’s I/O terminal — ✔ — ✔ ✔
block. The drive must be configured to accept the value of this
Supported BACnet Objects

output from the network. This is done by setting drive parameter 342
- [Analog Out1 Sel] to the value “24” (Param Cntl).
AO1 Analog Output 2 (%) Read/write the value of Analog Output 2 on the drive’s I/O terminal — — — ✔ ✔
block. The drive must be configured to accept the value of this
output from the network. This is done by setting drive parameter 345
- [Analog Out2 Sel] to the value “24” (Param Cntl).
Analog Value (AV) Objects
BACnet objects and the drives supporting those objects.

AV0 Reference 1 (%) Read/write the Reference 1 and Reference 2 values. The drive ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
AV1 Reference 2 (%) must be configured to accept its speed reference from the ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
network. This is typically done by setting drive parameter 90 -
Using BACnet Objects

[Speed Ref A Sel] to the value “22” (DPI Port 5).

AV2 Output Frequency (Hz) Read the drive’s output frequency. ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
objects that are supported. Refer to Table 4.A for descriptions of the
The type of drive used on the network determines the specific BACnet

AV3 Output Current (Amps) Read the drive’s output current. ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

4-3
 4-4
Table 4.A BACnet Object Descriptions and Supported Drives (Continued)

Compatible PowerFlex Drives

Object Name Use This Object to…
70 Std. 70 EC 700 Std. 700 VC 700 H
AV4 Output Voltage (VAC) Read the drive’s output voltage. ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
AV5 Output Power (kW) Read the drive’s output power. ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
AV6 Output Energy (kWh) Read/write the drive’s accumulated output energy. ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
Note: When writing, this object accepts only a value of “0” (zero).
AV7 DC Bus Voltage (VDC) Read the drive’s DC bus voltage. ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
AV8 Drive Temp (°C) Read the drive’s temperature. ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
Using BACnet Objects

AV9 PID Feedback (%) Read the drive’s PID feedback. ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

AV10 PID Error (%) Read the drive’s PID error. ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
AV11 Run Time (Hours) Read/write the drive’s accumulated run time. ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
Note: When writing, this object accepts only a value of “0” (zero).
AV12 Fault 1 Read the code for the drive’s most recent fault. ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
AV13 Fault 2 Read the code for the drive’s second most recent fault. ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
AV14 Fault 3 Read the code for the drive’s third most recent fault. ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
AV15 Accel Time 1 (Sec) Read/write the drive’s Accel Time 1 setting. ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
AV16 Decel Time 1 (Sec) Read/write the drive’s Decel Time 1 setting. ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
AV17 Mailbox Param Read/write any drive parameter. To read a drive parameter, write the ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
AV18 Mailbox Value number for the desired parameter to the Mailbox Param object, and ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
then read the Mailbox Value object. To write a drive parameter, write
the number for the desired parameter to the Mailbox Param object,
and then write the desired value to the Mailbox Value object.
Binary Input (BI) Objects
BI0 Digital Input 1 Read the state of Digital Input 1 on the drive’s I/O terminal block. ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
BI1 Digital Input 2 Read the state of Digital Input 2 on the drive’s I/O terminal block. ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
BI2 Digital Input 3 Read the state of Digital Input 3 on the drive’s I/O terminal block. ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
Table 4.A BACnet Object Descriptions and Supported Drives (Continued)

Compatible PowerFlex Drives

Object Name Use This Object to…
70 Std. 70 EC 700 Std. 700 VC 700 H
BI3 Digital Input 4 Read the state of Digital Input 4 on the drive’s I/O terminal block. ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
BI4 Digital Input 5 Read the state of Digital Input 5 on the drive’s I/O terminal block. ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
BI5 Digital Input 6 Read the state of Digital Input 6 on the drive’s I/O terminal block. ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
BI10 Digital Output Act 1 Read the state of Digital Output 1 on the drive’s I/O terminal block. ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
BI11 Digital Output Act 2 Read the state of Digital Output 2 on the drive’s I/O terminal block. ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
BI12 Digital Output Act 3 Read the state of Digital Output 3 on the drive’s I/O terminal block. — — — ✔ ✔
Binary Output (BO) Objects
BO0 Digital Output Cmd 1 Read/write the state of Digital Output 1 on the drive’s I/O terminal — ✔ — ✔ ✔
block. The drive must be configured to accept the value of this output
from the network. This is done by setting drive parameter 380 - [Digital
Out1 Sel] to the value “30” (Param Cntl).
BO1 Digital Output Cmd 2 Read/write the state of Digital Output 2 on the drive’s I/O terminal — ✔ — ✔ ✔
block. The drive must be configured to accept the value of this output
from the network. This is done by setting drive parameter 384 - [Digital
Out2 Sel] to the value “30” (Param Cntl).
BO2 Digital Output Cmd 3 Read/write the state of Digital Output 3 on the drive’s I/O terminal — — — ✔ ✔
block. The drive must be configured to accept the value of this output
from the network. This is done by setting drive parameter 388 - [Digital
Out3 Sel] to the value “30” (Param Cntl).
Binary Value (BV) Objects
BV0 Ready Read the drive’s Ready status, which is active if the drive is ready to ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
Using BACnet Objects

accept a run command.

BV1 Running Read the drive’s Running status, which is active if the drive is running. ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
4-5
 4-6

Table 4.A BACnet Object Descriptions and Supported Drives (Continued)

Compatible PowerFlex Drives

Object Name Use This Object to…
70 Std. 70 EC 700 Std. 700 VC 700 H
BV2 Running Reverse Read the drive’s Running Reverse status, which is active if the drive is ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
running in the reverse direction.
BV3 Fault Read the drive’s Fault status, which is active if the drive is faulted. ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
Using BACnet Objects

BV4 Alarm Read the drive’s Alarm status, which is active if the drive has an ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
alarm.
BV5 At Reference Read the drive’s At Reference status, which is active if the drive is ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
running at the specified speed reference.
BV10 Run/Stop Read/write the adapter’s Run/Stop command. Turn on this object to ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
start the drive. Turn off this object to stop the drive.
BV11 Rev/Fwd Read/write the adapter’s Rev/Fwd command. Turn on this object to ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
command the reverse direction when the drive is running. Turn off this
object to command Forward.
BV12 Ref2/Ref1 Read/write the adapter’s Ref2/Ref1 command. Turn on this object to ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
select the Reference 2 instance of the AV object as the drive’s speed
reference. Turn off this object to select Reference 1. The drive must
be configured to accept its speed reference from the network. This is
typically done by setting drive parameter 90 - [Speed Ref A Sel] to the
value “22” (DPI Port 5).
BV13 Clear Faults Read/write the adapter’s Clear Faults command. Turn on this object ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
to clear the drive fault. Turning off this object does nothing.
 Chapter 5

Troubleshooting

Chapter 5 provides information for diagnosing and troubleshooting

potential problems with the adapter and network.

Topic Page
Understanding the Status Indicators 5-1
PORT Status Indicator 5-2
MOD Status Indicator 5-3
NET A Status Indicator 5-4
NET B Status Indicator 5-4
Viewing and Clearing Adapter Diagnostic Items 5-5
Viewing and Clearing Events 5-7

Understanding the Status Indicators

The adapter has four status indicators. They can be viewed on the
adapter or through the drive cover. See Figure 5.1.

Figure 5.1 Status Indicators (location on drive may vary)

PWR

STS

➊ ➊
➋ PORT

MOD
➋
➌ ➌
NET A

NET B

➍ ➍

Item Status Indicator Description Page

➊ PORT DPI Connection Status 5-2
➋ MOD Adapter Status 5-3
➌ NET A Serial Communication Status 5-4
➍ NET B Serial Communication Traffic Status 5-4
5-2 Troubleshooting

PORT Status Indicator

State Cause Corrective Actions

Off The adapter is not powered or • Securely connect the adapter to the drive
is not properly connected to using the Internal Interface (ribbon)
the drive. cable.
• Apply power to the drive (or adapter if
mounted in a DPI External Comms Kit).
Flashing The adapter is not receiving a • Verify that cables are securely connected
Red ping message from the drive. and not damaged. Replace cables if
necessary.
• Cycle power to the drive (or adapter if
mounted in a DPI External Comms Kit).
Solid Red The drive has refused an I/O Important: Cycle power to the drive (or
connection from the adapter. adapter if mounted in a DPI External
Another DPI peripheral is Comms Kit) after making the following
using the same DPI port as correction:
the adapter.
• Verify that all DPI cables on the drive are
securely connected and not damaged.
Replace cables if necessary.
Orange The adapter is connected to a Connect the adapter to a product that
product that does not support supports Allen-Bradley DPI
Rockwell Automation DPI communications (for example, a PowerFlex
communications. 70 or PowerFlex 700 drive).
Flashing The adapter is establishing an No action required.
Green I/O connection to the drive.
Solid Green The adapter is properly No action required.
connected and is
communicating with the drive.
 Troubleshooting 5-3

MOD Status Indicator

State Cause Corrective Actions

Off The adapter is not powered or • Securely connect the adapter to the drive
is not properly connected to using the Internal Interface (ribbon)
the drive. cable.
• Apply power to the drive (or adapter if
mounted in a DPI External Comms Kit).
Flashing The adapter has failed the • Cycle power to the drive (or adapter if
Red firmware test. mounted in a DPI External Comms Kit).
• If cycling power does not correct the
problem, the adapter parameter settings
may have been corrupted. Reset defaults
and reconfigure the adapter.
• If resetting defaults does not correct the
problem, flash the adapter with the latest
firmware release.
Flashing The adapter is operational, but Enable the network device that is providing
Green is not transferring I/O data. control to the adapter.
Solid Green The adapter is operational and No action required.
transferring I/O data.
5-4 Troubleshooting

NET A Status Indicator

State Cause Corrective Actions

Off The adapter is not powered or • Securely connect the adapter to the drive
is not properly connected to using the Internal Interface (ribbon) cable.
the network.
• Correctly connect the network cable to
the adapter’s network connector.
• Apply power to the drive (or adapter if
mounted in a DPI External Comms Kit)
and network.
Flashing A network connection has • Enable the network device that is
Red timed out. providing control to the adapter.
• Check the amount of traffic on the
network.
Flashing The adapter is properly No action required. The LED will flash
Green connected and communicating green each time the token is passed to the
on the network. adapter by another BACnet device.

NET B Status Indicator

State Cause Corrective Actions

Off Adapter is not powered, or is If NET A indicator is off:
not transmitting on the
network. • Securely connect the adapter to the drive
using the Internal Interface (ribbon) cable,
and to the network using the appropriate
network cable.
• Correctly connect the network cable to
the adapter’s network connector.
Normal condition if the adapter is idle.
Flashing The adapter is transmitting on No action required.
Green the network.
 Troubleshooting 5-5

Viewing and Clearing Adapter Diagnostic Items

The following adapter diagnostic items can be viewed using
DriveExplorer (version 3.01 or higher) or DriveExecutive (version 3.01
or higher) software, or an LCD PowerFlex HIM (Diagnostic/Device
Items).

To view and clear adapter diagnostic items

Step Keys Example Screen
Viewing Diagnostic Items
1. Access parameters in the adapter.
Refer to Using the PowerFlex
7-Class HIM on page 3-2.
2. Press the Up Arrow or Down Arrow
to scroll to Diagnostics. OR Main Menu:
Diagnostics
3. Press Enter to display the Parameter
Diagnostics menu in the adapter. Device Select
4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 to enter the
Device Items option.
5. Press the Up Arrow or Down Arrow
OR Device Item # 13
to scroll through the items.
MAC Addr SW
1
Clearing Diagnostic Items
1. Access parameters in the Adapter.
Refer to Using the PowerFlex
7-Class HIM on page 3-2.
2. Press the Up Arrow or Down Arrow
OR Main Menu:
to scroll to Parameter.
Diagnostics
3. Press Enter to display the list of Parameter
parameters in the adapter. Device Select

4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 to select

Parameter 28 - [Clear Counters].
5. Set the value to 1 = Clear and then Parameter #: 28
press Enter to clear the following Clear Counters
diagnostic items: 24, 25, 26, 27, and 1
28. Clear
5-6 Troubleshooting

Adapter Diagnostic Items

If you encounter unexpected communications problems, diagnostic

items can help you or Rockwell Automation personnel troubleshoot the
problem.

No. Name Description

1 Common Logic The present value of the Common Logic Command being transmitted to the
Cmd drive by this adapter.
2 Prod Logic Cmd The present value of the Product Logic Command being transmitted to the
drive by this adapter.
3 Reference The present value of the Reference being transmitted to the drive by this
adapter. Note that a 16-bit value will be sent as the Most Significant Word of
the 32-bit field.
4 Common Logic The present value of the Common Logic Status being received from the
Sts drive by this adapter.
5 Prod Logic Sts The present value of the Product Logic Status being received from the drive
by this adapter.
6 Feedback The present value of the Feedback being received from the drive by this
adapter. Note that a 16-bit value will be sent as the Most Significant Word of
the 32-bit field.
7 DPI Port The port to which the adapter is connected (usually port 5).
8 DPI Data Rate The data rate used by the drive and detected by the adapter.
9 Ref/Fdbk Size The size of the Reference/Feedback used by the drive.
10 DPI Rx Errors The present value of the DPI CAN Receive error counter register.
11 DPI Rx Error Max The maximum value of the DPI CAN Receive error counter register.
Because the CAN interface controller on the adapter does not track the
maximum error register values, the adapter periodically polls the CAN
controller’s Receive error counter register and reports the maximum value it
has read in this diagnostic instance.
12 DPI Tx Errors The present value of the DPI CAN Transmit error counter register.
13 DPI Tx Error Max The maximum value of the DPI CAN Transmit error counter register.
Because the CAN interface controller on the adapter does not track the
maximum error register values, the adapter periodically polls the CAN
controller’s Transmit error counter register and reports the maximum value it
has read in this diagnostic instance.
14 Boot Flash Count The number of times the boot firmware in this adapter has been flash
updated.
15 App Flash Count The number of times the application firmware in this adapter has been flash
updated.
16 MAC Addr SW The MAC Address selected by the DIP switches (SW1-SW7) on the adapter.
This value is not latched when the adapter powers up, and will update as the
switch settings are changed.
17 BN Rx Packets The number of BACnet packets received by the adapter.
18 BN Tx Packets The number of BACnet packets transmitted by the adapter.
19 BN Overrun Errs A count of the number of BACnet receive overrun errors.
20 BN Framing Errs A count of the number of BACnet receive framing errors.
21 BN CRC Errs A count of the number of BACnet receive CRC errors.
 Troubleshooting 5-7

Viewing and Clearing Events

The adapter maintains an event queue that reports the history of its
actions. You can view this event queue using an LCD PowerFlex HIM,
DriveExplorer software (3.01 or higher), or DriveExecutive software
(3.01 or higher).

To view and clear events

Step Keys Example Screen
Viewing Events
1. Access parameters in the adapter.
Refer to Using the PowerFlex
7-Class HIM on page 3-2.
2. Press the Up Arrow or Down Arrow
to scroll to Diagnostics. OR Main Menu:
Diagnostics
3. Press Enter to display the Parameter
Diagnostics menu in the adapter. Device Select
4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 to enter the
Events option and then View Event
Queue option.
5. Press the Up Arrow or Down Arrow
to scroll through the events. The OR Event Q: 3 E3
most recent event is Event 1. Ping Time Flt

Clearing Events
1. Access parameters in the adapter.
Refer to Using the PowerFlex
7-Class HIM on page 3-2.
2. Press the Up Arrow or Down Arrow
to scroll to Diagnostics. OR

3. Press Enter to display the

Diagnostics menu in the adapter.
4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 to enter the
Dgn: Events
Events option and then the Clear
View Event Queue
Event option or Clr Event Queue
Clear Event
option. A message will pop up to
Clr Event Queue
confirm that you want to clear the
message or queue.
5. Press Enter to clear all events out of
the event queue. All event queue
entries will then display “No Event.”
5-8 Troubleshooting

Events

Many events in the Event queue occur under normal operation. If you
encounter unexpected communications problems, the events may help
you or Allen-Bradley personnel troubleshoot the problem. The following
events may appear in the event queue:

Code Event Description

1 No Event Empty event queue entry.
2 DPI Bus Off Flt A bus-off condition was detected on DPI. This event may be caused by
loose or broken cables or by noise.
3 Ping Time Flt A ping message was not received on DPI within the specified time.
4 Port ID Flt The adapter is not connected to a correct port on a DPI product.
5 Port Change Flt The DPI port changed after start up.
6 Host Sent Reset The drive sent a reset event message.
7 EEPROM Sum Flt The EEPROM in the adapter is corrupt.
8 Online @ 125 kbps The adapter detected the drive communicating at 125 kbps.
9 Online @ 500 kbps The adapter detected the drive communicating at 500 kbps.
10 Bad Host Flt The adapter was connected to an incompatible product.
11 Dup Port Flt Another peripheral with the same port number is already in use.
12 Type 0 Login The adapter has logged in for Type 0 control.
13 Type 0 Time Flt The adapter has not received a Type 0 status message within the
specified time.
14 DL Login The adapter has logged into a Datalink.
15 DL Reject Flt The drive rejected an attempt to log in to a Datalink because the Datalink
is not supported or is used by another peripheral.
16 DL Time Flt The adapter has not received a Datalink message within the specified time.
17 Reserved —
18 Control Disabled The adapter has sent a “Soft Control Disable” command to the drive.
19 Control Enabled The adapter has sent a “Soft Control Enable” command to the drive.
20 Message Timeout A client-server message sent by the adapter was not completed within 1 sec.
21 Fault Cfg Error One of the Flt Cfg XX In parameters is set to a value greater than 65535
and the drive requires a 16-bit value.
22 App Updated New application firmware was detected.
23 Net Comm Flt The adapter detected a communications fault on the network.
24 Net Sent Reset The adapter received a fault from the network.
25 Net Close Flt An I/O connection from the network to the adapter was closed.
26 Net Idle Flt The adapter is receiving “idle” packets from the network.
27 Net Open An I/O connection from the network to the adapter has been opened.
28 Net TImeout Flt An I/O connection from the network to the adapter has timed out.
29 PCCC IO Close The device sending PCCC Control messages to the adapter has set the
PCCC Control Timeout to zero.
30 PCCC IO Open The adapter has begun receiving PCCC Control messages.
31 PCCC IO Time Flt The adapter has not received a PCCC Control message for longer than
the PCCC Control Timeout.
32 Watchdog T/O Flt The software detects a failure.
33 EEPROM Init A blank EEPROM map revision was detected.
34 Normal Startup The adapter successfully started up.
35 Manual Reset The adapter was reset by changing its Reset Module parameter.
 Appendix A

Specifications

Appendix A presents the specifications for the adapter.

Topic Page
Communications A-1
Electrical A-1
Mechanical A-1
Environmental A-2
Regulatory Compliance A-2

Communications

Network
Protocols BACnet MS/TP
Data Rates 9600, 19200, 38400 or 76800 baud
Drive
Protocol DPI
Data Rates 125 kbps or 500 kbps

Electrical

Consumption
Drive 150 mA at 5 VDC
Network None

Mechanical

Dimensions
Height 19 mm (0.75 in.)
Length 86 mm (3.39 in.)
Width 78.5 mm (3.09 in.)
Weight 85g (3 oz.)
A-2 Specifications

Environmental

Temperature
Operating -10 to 50°C (14 to 122°F)
Storage -40 to 85°C (-40 to 185°F)
Relative Humidity 5 to 95% non-condensing
Atmosphere Important: The adapter must not be installed in an area
where the ambient atmosphere contains volatile or
corrosive gas, vapors or dust. If the adapter is not going
to be installed for a period of time, it must be stored in an
area where it will not be exposed to a corrosive
atmosphere.

Regulatory Compliance

Certification Specification
BACnet BTL (BACnet Testing Laboratories) approval pending
UL UL508C
cUL CAN / CSA C22.2 No. 14-M91
CE EN50178 and EN61800-3
CTick EN61800-3

NOTE: This is a product of category C2 according to IEC 61800-3. In a

domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in
which case supplementary mitigation measures may be required.
 Appendix B

Adapter Parameters

Appendix B provides information about the BACnet MS/TP adapter

parameters.

Topic Page
About Parameter Numbers B-1
Parameter List B-1

About Parameter Numbers

The parameters in the adapter are numbered consecutively. However,
depending on which configuration tool you use, they may have different
numbers.

Configuration Tool Numbering Scheme

• DriveExplorer The adapter parameters begin with parameter 1. For
• DriveExecutive example, Parameter 01 - [Reset Module] is parameter
• HIM 1 as indicated by this manual.

Parameter List

Parameter
No. Name and Description Details
01 [Reset Module] Default: 0 = Ready
No action if set to “Ready.” Resets the adapter if Values 0 = Ready
set to “Reset Module.” Restores the adapter to its 1 = Reset Module
factory default settings if set to “Set Defaults.” This 2 = Set Defaults
parameter is a command. It will be reset to “0 = Type: Read/Write
Ready” after the command has been performed. Reset Required: No

ATTENTION: Risk of injury or equipment damage exists. If the adapter is

transmitting I/O that controls the drive, the drive may fault when you reset the
! adapter. Determine how your drive will respond before resetting a connected
adapter.
B-2 Adapter Parameters

Parameter
No. Name and Description Details
02 [Comm Loss Action] Default: 0 = Fault
Sets the action that the adapter and drive will take Values: 0 = Fault
if the adapter detects that network 1 = Stop
communications have been disrupted. This setting 2 = Zero Data
is effective only if I/O that controls the drive is 3 = Hold Last
transmitted through the adapter. 4 = Send Flt Cfg
Type: Read/Write
Reset Required: No

ATTENTION: Risk of injury or equipment damage exists. Parameter 02 - [Comm

Loss Action] lets you determine the action of the adapter and connected drive if
! communications are disrupted. By default, this parameter faults the drive. You
can set this parameter so that the drive continues to run. Precautions should be
taken to ensure that the setting of this parameter does not create a risk of injury
or equipment damage. When commissioning the drive, verify that your system
responds correctly to various situations (for example, a disconnected drive).

03 [Comm Loss Time] Default: 10 seconds

Sets the communication loss timeout period in Minimum: 0 seconds
seconds. The value zero disables this feature. Maximum: 180 seconds
Type: Read/Write
Reset Required: No

ATTENTION: Risk of injury or equipment damage exists. Parameter 03 - [Comm

Loss Time] lets you determine how long it will take the adapter to detect network
! communication losses. By default, this parameter sets the timeout to ten (10)
seconds. You can set it so that the duration is shorter, longer, or disabled. When
set to disabled, this also disables adapter Parameter 02 - [Comm Loss Action].
Therefore, a communications fault action will be ignored. Take precautions to
ensure that the setting does not create a risk of injury or equipment damage.
When commissioning the drive, verify that your system responds correctly to
various situations (for example, a disconnected cable).

04 [Flt Cfg Logic] Default: 0000 0000 0000 0000

Sets the Logic Command data that is sent to the Minimum: 0000 0000 0000 0000
drive if Parameter 02 - [Comm Loss Action] is Maximum: 1111 1111 1111 1111
set to “Send Flt Cfg” and network communications Type: Read/Write
are disrupted. Reset Required: No
The bit definitions will depend on the product to
which the adapter is connected. See the
documentation for the drive being used.
05 [Flt Cfg Ref] Default: 0
Sets the Reference data that is sent to the drive if Minimum: 0
Parameter 02 - [Comm Loss Action] is set to Maximum: 4294967295
“Send Flt Cfg” and communications are disrupted. Type: Read/Write
Reset Required: No
Important: If the drive uses a 16-bit
Reference, the most significant word of this
value is ignored.
06 [Baud Rate Cfg] Default: 0 = Autobaud
Sets the baud rate (kilobits per second) at which Values: 0 = Autobaud
the adapter communicates. (Updates Parameter 1 = 9600 kbps
07 - [Baud Rate Act] after a reset.) 2 = 19200 kbps
3 = 38400 kbps
4 = 76800 kbps
Type: Read/Write
Reset Required: Yes
 Adapter Parameters B-3

Parameter
No. Name and Description Details
07 [Baud Rate Act] Default: 0 = Unknown
Displays the baud rate (kilobits per second) Values: 0 = Unknown
actually used by the adapter. 1 = 9600 kbps
2 = 19200 kbps
3 = 38400 kbps
4 = 76800 kbps
Type: Read Only
08 [MAC Address] Default: 0
Displays the actual address selected by the MAC Minimum: 0
Address Switches SW1-SW7 (Figure 2.1) on the Maximum: 127
adapter. This value is latched when the adapter Type: Read Only
powers up.
09 [Max Master] Default: 127
Sets the maximum MAC Address for any device in Minimum: 0
the BACnet MS/TP token ring. Maximum: 127
Type: Read/Write
Reset Required: Yes
10 [Max Info Frames] Default: 1
Sets the maximum number of messages that the Minimum: 1
adapter can transmit while it owns the token. Maximum: 255
Type: Read/Write
Reset Required: Yes
11 [Device Instance] Default: 160000
Sets the Device Instance Number used by the Minimum: 0
adapter. Maximum: 4194302
Type: Read/Write
Reset Required: Yes
B-4 Adapter Parameters

Notes:
 Appendix C

Protocol Implementation
Conformance Statement (PICS)
Date: March 27, 2006
Vendor Name: Rockwell Automation
Product Name: 20-COMM-B
Product Model Number: 20-COMM-B
Applications Software Version: 3.003
Firmware Revision: 1.001
BACnet Protocol Revision: 2

Product Description
DPI to BACnet MS/TP communication adapter for PowerFlex 7-Class
drives

BACnet Standardized Device Profile (Annex L)

BACnet Operator Workstation (B-OWS)
BACnet Building Controller (B-BC)
BACnet Advanced Application Controller (B-AAC)
7 BACnet Application Specific Controller (B-ASC)
BACnet Smart Sensor (B-SS)
BACnet Smart Actuator (B-SA)

List all BACnet Interoperability Building Blocks

Supported (Annex K)
DS-RP-B, DS-RPM-B,
DS-WP-B, DS-WPM-B,
DM-DDB-B, DM-DOB-B,
DM-DCC-B,
DM-PT-A, DM-PT-B,
DM-RD-B

Segmentation Capability
Segmented requests supported Window size ________
Segmented responses supported Window size ________
C-2 Protocol Implementation Conformance Statement (PICS)

Standard Object Types Supported

The table below lists the object types supported by the 20-COMM-B.
Dynamic object creation and deletion is not supported. The property
access rules use the following key:
R = Read Only: the property is supported for this object type
W = Read/Write: the property is supported for this object type
C = Commandable: the property is supported for this object type
Analog Analog Analog Binary Binary Binary
Property Device
Input Output Value Input Output Value
APDU Timeout R
Application Software Version R
Database Revision R
Description R R R R R R W(1)
Device Address Binding R
Event State R R R R R R
Firmware Revision R
Location W(2)
Max APDU Length Accepted R
Max Info Frames W(3)
Max Master W(4)
Model Name R
Number of APDU Retries R
Object Identifier R R R R R R R
Object List R
Object Name R R R R R R R
Object Type R R R R R R R
Out of Service R R R R R R
Polarity R R
Present Value R C C(5) R C C(5)
Priority Array R R(6) R R(6)
Protocol Object Types Supported R
Protocol Revision R
Protocol Services Supported R
Protocol Version R
Relinquish Default R R(6) R R(6)
Segmentation Supported R
Status Flags R R R R R R
System Status R
Units R R R
Vendor Identifier R
Vendor Name R
(1) This property will accept a maximum of 16 characters when written.
(2)
This property will accept a maximum of 32 characters when written.
(3)
This property will accept a value between 1 and 255 inclusive when written.
(4)
This property will accept a value between 0 and 127 inclusive when written.
(5) This property is commandable for some instances of this object. Otherwise it is read/write.
(6) This property is supported only for instances of this object where the Present Value property is commandable.
 Protocol Implementation Conformance Statement (PICS) C-3

Data Link Layer Options

BACnet IP, (Annex J)
BACnet IP, (Annex J), Foreign Device
ISO 8802-3, Ethernet (Clause 7)
ANSI/ATA 878.1, 2.5 Mb. ARCNET (Clause 8)
ANSI/ATA 878.1, RS-485 ARCNET (Clause 8), baud rate(s)
7 MS/TP master (Clause 9), baud rate(s): 9600, 19200, 38400, 76800
MS/TP slave (Clause 9), baud rate(s):
Point-To-Point, EIA 232 (Clause 10), baud rate(s):
Point-To-Point, modem (Clause 10), baud rate(s):
LonTalk, (Clause 11), medium:
Other:

Device Address Binding

Is static device binding supported? (This is currently necessary for
two-way communication with MS/TP slaves and certain other devices.)
Yes 7 No

Networking Options
Not applicable.
C-4 Protocol Implementation Conformance Statement (PICS)

Notes:
 Appendix D

Routing Capability for Networked

Drives
Appendix D provides information about the unique routing capability for
up to 127 PowerFlex 7-Class drives on a BACnet MS/TP network when
using the DriveExplorer (Full version only) drive software tool.

First, configure the 20-COMM-B adapter in each networked drive using

the procedures described in Chapter 2. Then use a 1203-USB or
1203-SSS converter to connect the first networked drive to a laptop or
desktop PC with DriveExplorer Full. Thereafter, you can use
DriveExplorer Full to route to any drive on the BACnet MS/TP network
to configure or monitor the drive or any of its connected peripherals.

Figure D.1 BACnet MS/TP Network Routing Capability

PowerFlex 7-Class Drives with

20-COMM-B Communication Adapters

Laptop or
Desktop PC
with DriveExplorer Full
PC Cable

BACnet MS/TP Network

1203-USB
Converter

Drive Cable

Use DriveExplorer Full to connect

Use DriveExplorer Full to route through DPI to drives
to a single drive and configure
connected directly on BACnet (Up to 127 drives!)
its installed BACnet adapter
D-2 Routing Capability for Networked Drives

Notes:
 Glossary

A Adapter
Devices such as drives, controllers, and computers usually require an
adapter to provide a communication interface between them and a
network such as BACnet MS/TP. An adapter reads data on the network
and transmits it to the connected device. It also reads data in the device
and transmits it to the network.

The 20-COMM-B adapter connects PowerFlex 7-Class drives to a

BACnet MS/TP network. Adapters are sometimes also called “cards,”
“embedded communication options,” “gateways,” “modules,” and
“peripherals.”

B BACnet MS/TP
BACnet is a data communication protocol for building automation and
control networks. BACnet MS/TP (master-slave/token-passing) is a
specific type of BACnet network designed to run at speeds of 1 Mbps or
less over twisted pair wiring.

Baud Rate
The speed at which data is transferred on the network. Each device on a
network must be set for the same baud rate.

Bus Off
A condition that occurs when an abnormal rate of errors is detected in a
device. The bus off device cannot receive or transmit messages on the
network. This condition is often caused by corruption of the network
data signals due to noise or data rate mismatch.

C ControlFLASH
ControlFLASH is an Allen-Bradley software tool that lets users
electronically update firmware on printed circuit boards. The tool takes
advantage of the growing use of flash memory (electronic erasable
chips) across industrial control products.

D DPI (Drive Peripheral Interface)

A second generation peripheral communication interface used by various
Allen-Bradley drives and power products, such as PowerFlex 7-Class
drives. It is a functional enhancement to SCANport.
Glossary-2

DPI Peripheral
A device that provides an interface between DPI and a network or user.
Peripheral devices are also referred to as “adapters” and “modules.” The
20-COMM-B, 1203-SSS or 1203-USB converter, and PowerFlex
7-Class HIMs (20-HIM-xxx) are examples of DPI peripherals.

DPI Product
A device that uses the DPI communications interface to communicate
with one or more peripheral devices. For example, a motor drive such as
a PowerFlex 7-Class drive is a DPI product. In this manual, a DPI
product is also referred to as “drive” or “host.”

DriveExplorer Software
DriveExplorer software is a tool for monitoring and configuring
Allen-Bradley products and adapters. It can be run on computers running
various Microsoft Windows operating systems. DriveExplorer (version
3.xx or higher) can be used to configure this adapter and PowerFlex
drives. Information about DriveExplorer software and a free lite version
can be accessed at http://www.ab.com/drives/driveexplorer.

DriveTools SP Software
A software suite designed for running on various Microsoft Windows
operating systems. This software suite provides a family of tools,
including DriveExecutive (version 3.01 or higher), that you can use to
program, monitor, control, troubleshoot, and maintain Allen-Bradley
products. DriveTools SP (version 1.01 or higher) can be used with
PowerFlex drives. Information about DriveTools SP can be accessed at
http://www.ab.com/drives/drivetools.

E EDS (Electronic Data Sheet) Files

EDS files are simple text files that are used by network configuration
tools to describe products so that you can easily commission them on a
network. EDS files describe a product device type, revision, and
configurable parameters. EDS files for many Allen-Bradley products can
be found at http://www.ab.com/networks/eds.

F Fault Action
A fault action determines how the adapter and connected drive act when
a communications fault (for example, a cable is disconnected) occurs.

Fault Configuration
When communication is disrupted (for example, a cable is
disconnected), the adapter and PowerFlex drive can respond with a
 Glossary-3

user-defined fault configuration. The user sets the data that is sent to the
drive using specific fault configuration parameters in the adapter. When
a fault action parameter is set to use the fault configuration data and a
fault occurs, the data from these parameters is sent as the Logic
Command and Reference.

Flash Update
The process of updating firmware in a device. The adapter can be flash
updated using the Allen-Bradley software tool ControlFLASH, the
built-in flash capability of DriveExplorer (version 4.01 or higher), or
when the adapter is installed in a DPI External Comms Kit, the
X-Modem protocol and a 1203-SSS converter (version 3.xx or higher
firmware).

H HIM (Human Interface Module)

A device that can be used to configure and control a drive. PowerFlex
7-Class HIMs (20-HIM-xxx) can be used to configure PowerFlex
7-Class drives and connected peripherals.

Hold Last
When communication is disrupted (for example, a cable is
disconnected), the adapter and PowerFlex drive can respond by holding
last. Hold last results in the drive receiving the last data received via the
network connection before the disruption. If the drive was running and
using the Reference from the adapter, it will continue to run at the same
Reference.

I I/O Data
I/O data, sometimes called “implicit messages” or “input/output,”
transmit time-critical data such as a Logic Command and Reference. The
terms “input” and “output” are defined from the controller’s point of
view. Output is produced by the controller and consumed by the adapter.
Input is produced by the adapter and consumed by the controller.

L Logic Command/Logic Status

The Logic Command is used to control the PowerFlex drive (for
example, start, stop, direction). It consists of one 16-bit word of output to
the adapter from the network. The definitions of the bits in this word
depend on the drive.

The Logic Status is used to monitor the PowerFlex drive (for example,
operating state, motor direction). It consists of one 16-bit word of input
Glossary-4

from the adapter to the network. The definitions of the bits in this word
depend on the drive.

M MAC Address
Each device on a network must have a unique MAC address to identify
it. On BACnet MS/TP networks, devices can have MAC addresses
between 0 and 127 if the network is set up to accommodate that number
of devices.

N NVS (Non-Volatile Storage)

NVS is the permanent memory of a device. Devices such as the adapter
and drive store parameters and other information in NVS so that they are
not lost when the device loses power. NVS is sometimes called
“EEPROM.”

P PCCC (Programmable Controller Communications Command)

PCCC is the protocol used by some controllers to communicate with
devices on a network. Some software products (for example,
DriveExplorer and DriveExecutive) also use PCCC to communicate.

Ping
A message that is sent by a DPI product to its peripheral devices. They
use the ping to gather data about the product, including whether it can
receive messages and whether they can log in for control.

PowerFlex 7-Class (Architecture-Class) Drives

The Allen-Bradley PowerFlex 7-Class (Architecture-Class) family of
drives for use on BACnet MS/TP networks include the PowerFlex 70
(standard and enhanced control), PowerFlex 700 (standard and vector
control), PowerFlex 700 Series B (standard and vector control), and
PowerFlex 700H. These drives can be used for applications ranging from
0.37 kW (0.5 HP) to 3,000 kW (4,000 HP).

R Reference/Feedback
The Reference is used to send a setpoint (for example, speed, frequency,
torque) to the drive. It consists of one word of output to the adapter from
the network. The size of the word (either a 16-bit word or 32-bit word) is
determined by the drive.

Feedback is used to monitor the speed of the drive. It consists of one

word of input from the adapter to the network. The size of the word
(either a 16-bit word or 32-bit word) is determined by the drive.
 Glossary-5

S Status Indicators
Status indicators are LEDs that are used to report the status of the
adapter, network, and drive. They are on the adapter and can be viewed
on the front cover of the drive when the drive is powered.

T Type 0 Control
When transmitting I/O, the adapter can use different types of messages
for control. The Type 0 events help Allen-Bradley personnel identify the
type of messages that an adapter is using.

Z Zero Data
When communications are disrupted (for example, a cable is
disconnected), the adapter and drive can respond with zero data. Zero
data results in the drive receiving zero as values for Logic Command and
Reference data. If the drive was running and using the Reference from
the adapter, it will stay running but at zero Reference.
Glossary-6
 Index

Numerics C
3-pin linear plug, 2-11 cables
DPI Internal Interface, 2-6
network, 2-11
A required for installation, 1-3
adapter Comm Loss Action parameter, B-2
applying power, 2-8 Comm Loss Time parameter, B-2
commissioning, 2-1 commissioning the adapter, 2-1
compatible products, 1-3
compatible products, 1-3
components, 1-1
connecting to a drive, 2-6 components of the adapter, 1-1
connecting to the network, 2-10 configuration tools, 3-1
definition, G-1 configuring parameters, 3-1 to 3-8
features, 1-2 connecting
grounding, 2-7 adapter to the drive, 2-6
installation, 2-1 to 2-11 adapter to the network, 2-10
mounting on a drive, 2-7
ControlFLASH, G-1
parameters, B-1 to B-3
resetting, 3-7
setting the baud rate, 3-7 D
setting the MAC address, 2-2
specifications, A-1 Device Instance parameter, B-3
viewing its configuration, 3-8 diagnostic device items
applying power to the adapter, 2-8 list of, 5-6
viewing and clearing, 5-5
attentions, 1-4
dimensions, A-1
DPI
B definition, G-1
BACnet MS/TP network, G-1 peripheral, G-2
ports on adapter and drive, 2-6
BACnet objects
products, 1-3, G-2
for basic drive control, 4-2
supported by the adapter, 4-3 drive, see DPI products
types, 4-1 DriveExecutive software
baud rate accessing parameters with, 3-1
definition, G-1 definition, G-2
setting, 3-7 web site, G-2
Baud Rate Act parameter, B-3 DriveExplorer software
accessing parameters with, 3-1
Baud Rate Cfg parameter, B-2
definition, G-2
bus off, G-1 free lite version, G-2
web site, G-2
DriveTools SP software, G-2
Index-2

E I
EDS (Electronic Data Sheet) files I/O data, G-3
definition, G-2 installation
web site, G-2 applying power to the adapter, 2-8
EEPROM, see Non-Volatile Storage connecting to the drive, 2-6
(NVS) connecting to the network, 2-10
electrical specifications, A-1 preparing for, 2-1
environmental specifications, A-2 Internal Interface cables
equipment required, 1-3 connecting to adapter and drive,
2-6
events
shipped with adapter, 1-3
list of, 5-8
viewing and clearing, 5-7
L
F LCD HIM to access parameters, 3-2
factory-default settings, 3-7 LED HIM to access parameters, 3-2
fault action LEDs, see status indicators
configuring the adapter for, 3-5 Logic Command/Status, G-3
definition, G-2
fault configuration
M
configuring the adapter for, 3-6
definition, G-2 MAC address
features of the adapter, 1-2 definition, G-4
setting with switches, 2-2
firmware release, P-2
MAC Address parameter, B-3
flash update, G-3
manual
Flt Cfg Logic parameter, B-2
conventions, P-2
Flt Cfg Ref parameter, B-2 related documentation, P-1
Max Info Frames parameter, B-3
G Max Master parameter, B-3
grounding the adapter, 2-7 mechanical dimensions, A-1
MOD status indicator
locating, 1-7
H troubleshooting with, 5-3
HIM (Human Interface Module) mounting the adapter, 2-7
definition, G-3
LCD model to access parameters,
3-2 N
LED model to access parameters, NET A status indicator
3-2 locating, 1-7
hold last troubleshooting with, 5-4
configuring the adapter for, 3-5
definition, G-3
 Index-3

NET B status indicator ribbon cable, see Internal Interface

locating, 1-7 cable
troubleshooting with, 5-4 routing capability for networked
network cable - connecting to 3-pin drives, D-1
plug, 2-11
Non-Volatile Storage (NVS)
accessing parameters in, 3-1 S
definition, G-4 safety precautions, 1-4
specifications for the adapter, A-1
status indicators
P
definition, G-5
parameters locating, 1-7
accessing, 3-1 MOD, 1-7, 5-3
configuring, 3-1 to 3-8 NET A, 1-7, 5-4
list of, B-1 to B-3 NET B, 1-7, 5-4
numbering scheme, B-1 normal operation, 2-8
restoring to factory-default PORT, 1-7, 5-2
settings, 3-7 troubleshooting with, 5-2 to 5-4
PCCC (Programmable Controller understanding, 5-1
Communications switches
Command), G-4 MAC address, 2-2
ping, G-4 TERM, -BIAS, and +BIAS, 2-4
plug for network cable, 2-11
PORT status indicator
T
locating, 1-7
troubleshooting with, 5-2 technical support, P-2
power consumption, A-1 three-pin linear plug, 2-11
PowerFlex drives compatible with tools required, 1-3
adapter, 1-3 troubleshooting, 5-1 to 5-8
preparing for installation, 2-1
U
Q update, see flash update
quick start, 1-6

V
R viewing adapter configuration, 3-8
Reference/Feedback, G-4
regulatory compliance, A-2
related documentation, P-1
required equipment, 1-3
Reset Module parameter, B-1
resetting the adapter, 3-7
Index-4

W
web site
DriveExecutive software, G-2
DriveExplorer software, G-2
DriveTools SP software, G-2
EDS files, G-2
PowerFlex manuals, P-1

Z
zero data
configuring the adapter for, 3-5
definition, G-5
 Index-5

Notes:
Index-6

Notes:
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