Profibus Adapter

22-COMM-P
FRN 2.xxx

User Manual

Important User Information

Solid state equipment has operational characteristics differing from those of
electromechanical equipment. Safety Guidelines for the Application, Installation
and Maintenance of Solid State Controls (Publication SGI-1.1 available from
your local Rockwell Automation Sales Office or online at http://www.ab.com/
manuals/gi) describes some important differences between solid state equipment
and hard-wired electromechanical devices. Because of this difference, and also
because of the wide variety of uses for solid state equipment, all persons
responsible for applying this equipment must satisfy themselves that each intended
application of this equipment is acceptable.
In no event will Rockwell Automation, Inc. be responsible or liable for indirect or
consequential damages resulting from the use or application of this equipment.
The examples and diagrams in this manual are included solely for illustrative
purposes. Because of the many variables and requirements associated with any
particular installation, Rockwell Automation, Inc. cannot assume responsibility or
liability for actual use based on the examples and diagrams.
No patent liability is assumed by Rockwell Automation, Inc. with respect to use of
information, circuits, equipment, or software described in this manual.
Reproduction of the contents of this manual, in whole or in part, without written
permission of Rockwell Automation, Inc. is prohibited.
Throughout this manual we use notes to make you aware of safety considerations.

ATTENTION: Identifies information about practices or circumstances

that can lead to personal injury or death, property damage, or economic
loss.

Attentions help you:

identify a hazard
avoid the hazard
recognize the consequences

Important: Identifies information that is especially important for successful

application and understanding of the product.
Shock Hazard labels may be located on or inside the drive to alert
people that dangerous voltage may be present.

Allen-Bradley, DriveExplorer, PLC-5, PowerFlex, SCANport, and SLC are trademarks of Rockwell Automation, Inc.
Profibus is a trademark of the Profibus Vendor Association.

Table of Contents
Preface

About This Manual

Related Documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Conventions Used in this Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rockwell Automation Support. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Summary of Changes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Chapter 1

Getting Started
Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Compatible Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Required Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Quick Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Status of Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Chapter 2

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1-1
1-2
1-3
1-3
1-4
1-5
1-6

Installing the Adapter

Preparing for an Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Commissioning the Adapter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Connecting the Adapter to the Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
Termination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7
Connecting the Adapter to the Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8
Applying Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10

Chapter 3

Configuring the Adapter

Configuration Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using the PowerFlex 4-Class HIM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using the DriveExplorer via 22-SCM-232 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Setting the Node Address. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Setting the I/O Configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Setting a Fault Action . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Resetting the Adapter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Viewing the Adapter Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Chapter 4

Configuring the Profibus Scanner

Example Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SST Profibus Configuration Software Tool . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installing the 22-COMM-P GSD file . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Configuring the SST-PFB-SLC Profibus Scanner . . . . . . . . .

Chapter 5

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3-2
3-3
3-4
3-4
3-5
3-6
3-7

4-1
4-2
4-3
4-5

Using I/O Messaging

About I/O Messaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Understanding the I/O Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using Logic Command/Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using Reference/Feedback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Table of Contents

Chapter 6

Using the Parameter Messaging

About Parameter Messaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Running Parameter Messaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2
Parameter Protocol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3

Chapter 7

Using Multi-Drive Mode

Single Mode vs. Multi-Drive Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
System Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Understanding the I/O Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Configuring the RS-485 (DSI) Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Multi-Drive Mode Parameter Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Additional Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Chapter 8

Troubleshooting
Locating the Status Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
PORT Status Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
MOD Status Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Net A Status Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adapter Diagnostic Items in Single Drive Mode . . . . . . . . . .
Adapter Diagnostic Items in Multi-Drive Mode . . . . . . . . . .
Viewing and Clearing Events. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Appendix A

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8-3
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8-5
8-6

Specifications
Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Electrical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Mechanical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Environmental . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Regulatory Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Appendix B

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7-5
7-6
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7-7

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A-1
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A-2
A-2

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

Appendix C

Logic Command/Status Words

PowerFlex 4 and PowerFlex 40 Drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-1

Appendix D

SLC Ladder Logic Examples

Single Drive Example . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-1
Multi Drive Example . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-9

Glossary
Index

Preface

About This Manual

Topic
Related Documentation
Conventions Used in this Manual
Rockwell Automation Support

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Related Documentation
For:
DriveExplorer

Refer to:
DriveExplorer Getting Results Manual
Online help (installed with the software)
DriveTools SP
www.ab.com/drives/drivetools/Index
HIM
PowerFlex 4-Class HIM Quick Reference
PowerFlex 40 Drive PowerFlex 40 User Manual
PowerFlex 40 Quick Start
RSLinx
Getting Results with RSLinx
Online help (installed with the software)
RSLogix 5
RSLogix 5 Getting Results Guide
Online help (installed with the software)
RSLogix 500
RSLogix 500 Getting Results Guide
Online help (installed with the software)
Scanner
SST-PFB-SLC Users Guide
SLC
SLC 500 Modular Hardware Style Installation and
Operation Manual
SLC
SLC 500 and MicroLogix 1000 Instruction Set

Publication
9306-5.2

22HIM-QR001
22B-UM001
22B-QS001
9399-WAB32GR
9399-RL53GR
9399-RL50GR
Version 2.03
1747-6.2
1747-6.15

Documentation for the above and this manual can be obtained online at
http://www.ab.com/manuals.
Documentation from SST / Woodhead can be obtained online at
http://www.mysst.com/download.

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About This Manual

Conventions Used in this Manual

The following conventions are used throughout this manual:

Parameter names are shown in the following format Parameter

xx - [*]. The xx represents the parameter number. The * represents
the parameter name. For example Param. 04 - [P-DP Addr Actual].

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 is for
Firmware release 2.xxx.

This manual provides information about the Profibus adapter and

using it with PowerFlex 40 drives. The adapter can be used with other
products that support an internal DSI adapter. Refer to the
documentation for your product for specific information about how it
works with the adapter.

Rockwell Automation Support

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

Local Product Support

Contact your local Rockwell Automation representative for sales and
order support, product technical training, warranty support, and support
service agreements.

Technical Product Assistance

If you need to contact Rockwell Automation for technical assistance, please
review the information in Chapter 8, Troubleshooting first. If you still have
problems, then call your local Rockwell Automation representative.

About This Manual

U.S. Allen-Bradley Drives Technical Support:
E-mail: [email protected]
Tel: (1) 262.512.8176
Fax: (1) 262.512.2222
Online: www.ab.com/support/abdrives

UK Customer Support Center:

E-mail: [email protected]
Tel: +44 (0) 870 2411802
Fax: +44 (0) 1908 838804

German Customer Service Center:

E-mail: [email protected]
Tel: +49 (0) 2104 960-630
Fax: +49 (0) 2104 960-501

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About This Manual

Summary of Changes
The information below summarizes the changes to this manual since its
first release (February 2004) of the Profibus adapter FRN 2.xxx:
Description of New or Updated Information
Use of ferrites clarified.
- Note: 3) canceled
- Point 6. added:
- New text and Ferrite Selection Table added
- Two Notes (1) and (2) for CE compliance added
IMPORTANT Note modified
New Event, Code 19 Not COMM Flt added
Note (1) added for Logic bits 14 and 15

See Page(s)
2-6

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8-6
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Chapter 1

Getting Started
The 22-COMM-P Profibus adapter is a communication option intended
for installation into a PowerFlex 40 drive. It can also be used with other
Allen-Bradley products that support an internal DSI adapter.
The Multi-Drive feature (Chapter 7) also provides a means for
PowerFlex 4 drives and other DSI Hosts to connect to Profibus.
Topic
Components
Features
Compatible Products
Required Equipment

Page
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1-2
1-3
1-3

Topic
Safety Precautions
Quick Start
Status of Operation

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1-5
1-6

Components
Figure 1.1 Components of the Adapter

Item Part

Status Indicators

Description
Three LEDs that indicate the status of the
connected drive, adapter, and network.
DSI Connector
A 20-pin, single-row shrouded male header.
An Internal Interface cable is connected to
this connector and a connector on the drive.
Profibus Connector A 9-pin, female D-Sub connector.
Node Address/
Switches (SW1-7) for setting the node
Firmware Update address and SW8 for Firmware flash
Switches
updating.
Mode Jumper (J2) Selects Single or Multi-Drive mode of
operation.
SWAP Jumper (J3) Determines the Intel or Motorola (SWAP)
data format for the corresponding PLC.

Refer to
Chapter 8,
Troubleshooting

Chapter 2,
Installing the
Adapter

1-2

Getting Started

Features
The Profibus adapter features the following:

The adapter is mounted in the PowerFlex 40 drive. It receives the

required power from the drive (DSI Host).

The low seven bits of 8-bit DIP switch let you set a node address,
and the MSB bit provides write access for the Flash update of
module firmware.

Depending on the jumper position "1X" or 5X, the two operation

modes Single and Multiple are supported:
- In Single Drive Mode (default mode), the adapter represents a
single drive on one node and can support one additional external
peripheral (HIM or 22-SCM-232) over DSI.
- In Multi-Drive Mode, the adapter represents up to 5 drives on one
node daisy-chained over the RS-485 interface. In this case, the unit
will not operate with DSI peripheral devices such as the HIM or the
22-SCM-232.

Status indicators report the status of the drive communications,

adapter, and network.
- Following the conventions established for core network DSI
adapters, three LEDs report the different status: the top most LED
represents the status of the interface (Port) to the drive Host, the
second LED reports the status of the Comm card (MOD) itself, and
the third LED is for the status of the Profibus network (NET).

User-defined fault actions determine how the adapter and PowerFlex

drive respond to communication disruptions (faults) on the network
and controllers in idle mode.

The I/O messages (i.e. Control/Status, Reference/Feedback) will be

exchanged with Profibus master in every bus cycle. The Synch &
Freeze modes are supported. I/O configuration is fixed and no
Datalinks is supported.

The slave device's parameters on the Profibus network can be

configured and monitored using Parameter Messaging.

Also, for the Single Drive mode, the slave device's parameters on the
Profibus network can be configured and monitored by the software
tools Drive Explorer or DriveTools SP via DSI.

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Compatible Products
The Profibus adapter is compatible with Allen-Bradley PowerFlex 40
drives and other products that support an internal DSI adapter. At the
time of publication, compatible products include:

PowerFlex 40 drives

The Multi-Drive feature (Chapter 7) also provides a means for

PowerFlex 4 drives and other DSI Hosts to connect to Profibus.

Required Equipment
Equipment Shipped with the Adapter
When you unpack the adapter, verify that the package includes:
One Profibus adapter
A 2.54 cm (1 in.) and a 12.7 cm (5 in.) Internal Interface cable (only
one cable is needed to connect the adapter to the drive)
One grounding wrist strap
One floppy disc with GSD file
This manual

User-Supplied Equipment
To install and configure the Profibus adapter, you must supply:
A small flathead screwdriver
Profibus cable
One 9-pin, male D-Sub Profibus connector.
[Note: Profibus connectors are available from a variety of sources
and in various sizes. As such, there may be mechanical limitations
that prohibit the use of some connectors.]
Configuration tool, such as:
PowerFlex 4-Class HIM (22-HIM-*)
DriveExplorer (version 3.01 or higher)
- uses 22-SCM-232 DSI serial converter (version 2.001 or higher)
DriveTools SP version 2.02 or higher
Profibus configuration software
Controller configuration software

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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 all
power from the PowerFlex drive, and then verify power has been
removed 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 a
Profibus adapter. Failure to comply may result in injury and/or
equipment damage.
ATTENTION: Risk of injury or equipment damage exists. If the
Profibus 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.
Parameters 09 - [Comm Flt Action] and 10 - [Idle Flt Action] let you
determine the action of the adapter and connected PowerFlex drive if
communications are disrupted. By default, these parameters fault the
PowerFlex drive. You can set these parameters so that the PowerFlex
drive continues to run. Precautions should be taken to ensure that the
settings of these parameters do not create a hazard of injury or
equipment damage.
ATTENTION: Hazard 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.
ATTENTION: Hazard 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 does not assume responsibility or
liability (to include intellectual property liability) for actual use of the
examples shown in this publication.

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Quick Start
This section is designed to help experienced users start using the
Profibus adapter. If you are unsure how to complete a step, refer to the
referenced chapter.
Step
1 Review the safety precautions for the adapter.
2

Verify that the PowerFlex drive is properly installed.

Commission the adapter.

Set a unique node address using the DIP-switch for Bit 1 to 7
on the adapter.
Install the adapter.
Verify that the PowerFlex drive and Profibus network are not
powered. Then, connect the adapter to the network using a
Profibus cable and to the drive using the internal Interface cable.
Use the captive screws to secure and ground the adapter to the
drive.
Apply power to the adapter.
The adapter receives power from the drive.
Apply power to the drive. The status indicators should be green.
If they flash red, there is a problem.
Set up the drive parameters
Before starting, configuring and working with the Profibus
adapter, the following drive parameters must be set:
P036 [Start Source] to 5 "RS485(DSI) port" if Start is controlled
from the network. P038 [Speed Reference] to 5 "RS485(DSI)
port" if the Speed Reference is controlled from the network.
For Multi Drive Mode the following additional drive parameters
must be set: A103, A104, A107.
Configure the adapter for your application.
Set the following parameters for the adapter as required by your
application:
Node address
I/O configuration
Fault actions
Apply power to the Profibus master and other devices on the
network.
Verify that the master and network are installed and functioning
in accordance with Profibus standards, and then apply power to
them.
Configure the scanner to communicate with the adapter.
Use a network tool for Profibus to configure the master on the
network.

Refer to
Throughout This
Manual
Drive User
Manual

Chapter 2,
Installing the
Adapter

Page 3-4

Page 7-6
Chapter 3,
Configuring the
Adapter

Chapter 4,
Configuring the
Profibus
Scanner
10 Create a ladder logic program.
Appendix D,
Use a programming tool such as RSLogix to create a ladder logic SLC Ladder
Logic
program that enables you to do the following:
Examples
Control the adapter and connected drive.
Monitor or configure the drive using Parameter Messaging.

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Getting Started

Status of Operation
The adapter uses three status indicators to report its operating status.
They can be viewed through the drive cover. See Figure 1.2.
Figure 1.2 Status Indicators (location on drive may vary)

Item Status
Indicator
PORT

(1)

Status(1)

Description

Green

Normal Operation. The adapter is properly connected and

is communicating with the drive.
Not used

MOD

Flashing
Green
Green

NET A

Flashing
Green
Green

NET B

Flashing
Green
Off

Normal Operation. The adapter is operational and is

transferring I/O data.
Normal Operation. The adapter is operational but is not
transferring I/O data.
Normal Operation. The adapter is properly connected and
communicating on the network.
Not used
Not used for Profibus adapter.

If all status indicators are off, the adapter is not receiving power.
Refer to Chapter 2, Installing the Adapter, for instructions on installing the adapter.
If any other conditions occur, refer to Chapter 8, Troubleshooting.

Chapter 2

Installing the Adapter

Chapter 2 provides instructions for installing the adapter in a
PowerFlex 40 drive.
Topic
Preparing for an Installation
Commissioning the Adapter
Connecting the Adapter to the Network
Termination
Connecting the Adapter to the Drive
Applying Power

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Preparing for an Installation

Before installing the Profibus adapter:

Verify that you have all required equipment. Refer to Chapter 1,

Required Equipment.

Commissioning the Adapter

To commission the adapter, you must set a unique node address and
check the data rate that is used by the network. (Refer to the Glossary for
details about node addresses.)
Important: New settings are recognized only when power is applied to
the adapter. If you change a setting, cycle power.

ATTENTION: Risk of equipment damage exists. The Profibus

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.

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Installing the Adapter

1. Set the adapter Node Address / Firmware Update switches
(see Figure 2.1).
The Profibus Node Address/Firmware Update State is settable through
the use of an 8-bit DIP switch. The low seven bits let you set a node
address and the valid address allows binary coding of 1 through 125.
New settings of node address are recognized only when power is applied
to the adapter, cycle power or after a Reset Module command. The MSB
bit provides write access for the module flash firmware update.
In normal operating state, SW8 should be set to 1.
Figure 2.1 Setting the Node Address/Firmware Update Switches, Byte Swap
Jumper and Single/Multi-Drive Operation Jumper
J3
J2

J2

SWAP

Multi-Drive
Operation

Single Drive
Operation

NODE
ADDRESS SWITCHES

J4
J1

UP = OPEN = 1

Switches
SW 1
SW 2
SW 3
SW 4
SW 5
SW 6
SW 7
SW 8
SW 8
Setting
0
1

Description
Default
Least Significant Bit (LSB) of Node Address
1
Bit 1 of Node Address
1
Bit 2 of Node Address
1
Bit 3 of Node Address
1
Bit 4 of Node Address
1
Bit 5 of Node Address
1
Most Significant Bit (MSB) of Node Address
1
SW8 Firmware Update
1
Description
Write Access Firmware Update
Normal Operating State

Important: In normal operating state, SW8 should be set to 1.

Installing the Adapter

Figure 2.2 Node Address Switch Settings (UP = OPEN = 1)
SW 1
0
1
0
1
0
1
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Switch Setting
SW 2 SW 3 SW 4 SW 5
0
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SW 6 SW 7
0
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0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0

1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1

1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1

Node
Addr.
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
.
.
.
112
113
114
115
116
117
118
119
120
121
122
123
124
125

2-3

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Installing the Adapter

2. Verify the Network Baud rate, which is set by the network master
and depends on cable length (see Glossary).
The 22-COMM-P module uses the Auto-Baud function, which
allows the module to recognize the current baud rate and sets itself to
the transmission rate by the master automatically.
The 22-COMM-P module supports the following different data rates:
9.6kbps, 19.2kbps, 45.45kbps, 93.75kbps, 187.5kbps, 500kbps,
1.5Mbps, 3Mbps, 6Mbps, and 12Mbps. After detecting the correct
baud rate, the baud rate that was found is monitored continuously.
3. Set the Byte Swap jumper J3, which determines the Intel or Motorola
(position SWAP) data format, depending on the corresponding PLC.
(see Figure 2.1)
4. Verify the Adapter Mode jumper J2 in 1X for Single Drive
operation, or set J2 in 5X for Multi Drive operation
-(see Figure 2.1 and these setting descriptions below).
For complete details on Multi-Drive mode operation, see Chapter 7,
Using Multi-Drive Mode.
Jumper Setting Description
Right position or Sets the adapter for Single drive mode (default setting) using a
jumper missing single drive connection.

Left position

Important: In this mode, connections to multiple drives must be

removed since all powered and connected hosts will respond to
any message sent by the adapter.
Sets the adapter for Multi-Drive operation mode using up to 5
different drives. DSI peripherals do not operate with the adapter in
this mode.

Connecting the 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 all
power from the PowerFlex 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.
3. Remove the drive cover

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4. Connect a Profibus connector to the cable. (See Figure 2.3 and

Figure 2.4). Only use cable that conforms to Profibus cable
standards. Belden #3079A Profibus cable or equivalent is
recommended.
[Note: Profibus connectors are available from a variety of sources
and in various sizes. As such, there may be mechanical limitations
that prohibit the use of some connectors. ERNI Profibus vertical
(Node Part # 103658 and Termination Part # 103659), or Phoenix
Subcon Plus M1 (Part # 2761826) are recommended for use with
PowerFlex 40 drives.]
Figure 2.3 Connecting to the Cable

ERNI Connector

Phoenix Subcon Plus 1M Connector

Figure 2.4 Network Wiring Diagram

Figure 2.5 22-COMM-P DB-9 pin layout

Terminal
Housing
1 and 2
3
4
5
6
7 and 9
8

Signal
Shield
Not connected
B-LINE
RTS
GND BUS
+5V BUS
Not connected
A-LINE

Function

Positive RxD/TxD, according to RS485 specification

Isolated GND from bus
Isolated +5V from bus
Negative RxD/TxD according to RS485 specification

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5. Connect the Profibus cable to the network, secure it with the two
retaining screws on the connector, and route it through the bottom of
the PowerFlex drive (See Figure 2.4.)
Note: 1) The screws on some connectors tie the Profibus cable ground/
shield to the metal of the socket. In some cases, Profibus will
not operate correctly without this connector.
2) Keep wiring away from high noise sources such as motor
cables.
6. Depending on the switching frequency of PF40, it is optional to use
the ferrite cable clamp around the communication cables next to the
D-Sub connector, to reduce high frequency emission. See Figure 2.6.
Figure 2.6 Optional Clamp-On Ferrite Cable Clamp

Install ferrite core within 10 cm (4")

of Profibus connector.

To meet the requirements of EN55011 Class A or B, the conditions listed

below must be satisfied. ,
Switching Frequency
of PF40
4 kHz
6 kHz
8 kHz
16 kHz

EN55011 Class A

EN55011 Class B

No ferrite required

Use one ferrite

Ferrishield (part No. HI28B2039) or
Fair-Rite (part No. 0443164151)
Use three clip ferrites TDK,
type ZCAT 3035-1330

Note: 1) For the conditions to satisfy the essential requirements for

CE compliance on PowerFlex drives, please refer to the
PowerFlex manual.
2) In applications where first environment, unrestricted
distribution is requested (EN55011 group 1, class B),
the installation requires a shielded enclosure.
See PowerFlex manual.

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2-7

Termination
The first and last node on the Profibus network needs to be
terminated by using a Profibus connector with terminating resistors
(See Figure 2.7.)
Some connector manufacturers offer standard terminating connectors,
such as the yellow ERNI Profibus termination vertical connector (Part #
103659). Standard Profibus node connectors, such as the Phoenix
Subcon Plus M1 (Part #2761826), can be configured as a terminating
connector by adding resistors
Figure 2.7 Connection for terminating resistors
R x D /T x D -N
R x D /T x D -P

V c c

A
8

6
3 9 0

G N D

2 2 0

3 9 0 O h m

R x D /T x D -N
R x D /T x D -P

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Installing the Adapter

Connecting the Adapter to the Drive

1. Remove power from the drive.
2. Use static control precautions.
3. Mount the adapter on the required special drive cover (ordered
separately see Figure 2.8 for part numbers).
C Frame: Use the adapter screw to secure the adapter to the cover.
B Frame: Disregard the screw and snap the adapter in place.
Important:For C Frame drives, tighten the adapters lower left screw to
ground the adapter (Figure 2.9). For B Frame drives, install
the special drive cover onto the drive using both cover
fasteners to ground the adapter.
4. Connect the Internal Interface cable to the DSI port on the drive and
then to the mating DSI connector on the adapter.
Figure 2.8 DSI Ports and Internal Interface Cables
Profibus Adapter

PowerFlex 40 Drive
B and C Frames
(cover removed)

Back of Cover

Back of Required Special Drive Cover

(ordered separately):
Part Number 22B-CCB for B Frame
Part Number 22B-CCC for C Frame
#

Description
DSI Connector
15.24 cm (6 in.) Internal Interface cable

Description
Profibus cable
Retaining screws

Installing the Adapter

Figure 2.9 Mounting the Adapter
Adapter Mounted on Back of
Required Special Drive Cover
(C Frame cover shown)
Part Number 22B-CCB for B Frame
Part Number 22B-CCC for C Frame

Adapter Mounted
on Back of Cover

PowerFlex 40 Drive
B and C Frames
(cover removed)

Ground for C Frame drives

NOTE: For B Frame drives, the lower left
adapter screw does not ground the adapter.
To ground the adapter, install the special drive
cover onto the drive using both cover fasteners.

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2-10

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 and switch settings are compatible with your application.
Verify that settings are compatible with your application before
applying power to the drive.
1. Install the required special cover on the drive. The status indicators
can be viewed on the front of the drive after power has been applied.
2. Ensure that the adapter will have a unique address on the network. If
a new address is needed, reset its switches (refer to Commissioning
the Adapter in this chapter).
3. Apply power to the PowerFlex drive. The adapter receives its power
from the connected drive and network. When you apply power to the
product and network for the first time, the status indicators should be
green after an initialization. If the status indicators go red, there is a
problem. Refer to Chapter 8, Troubleshooting.
4. Apply power to the master device and other devices on the network.

Chapter 3

Configuring the Adapter

Chapter 3 provides instructions and information for setting the Profibus
parameters in the adapter.
Topic
Configuration Tools
Using the PowerFlex 4-Class HIM
Using the DriveExplorer via 22-SCM-232
Setting the I/O Configuration

Page
3-1
3-2
3-3
3-4

Topic
Setting a Fault Action
Resetting the Adapter
Viewing the Adapter
Configuration

Page
3-5
3-6
3-7

For a complete list of parameters, refer to Appendix B, Adapter

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

Configuration Tools
The Profibus adapter stores parameters and other information in its own
non-volatile memory. You must, therefore, access the adapter to view
and edit its parameters. A number of configuration tools can be used to
configure the adapter and connected drive for the Single Drive mode.
The tools include:
Tool
DriveExplorer
(version 3.01 or higher)
DriveTools SP
(version 2.02 or higher)
PowerFlex 4-Class HIM (22-HIM-*)

Refer To:
DriveExplorer Getting Results Manual,
Publication 9306-5.3, or the online help
DriveTools SP Online Help
PowerFlex 4-Class HIM (22-HIM-*) page 3-2

3-2

Configuring the Adapter

Using the PowerFlex 4-Class HIM

The PowerFlex 4-Class HIM (Human Interface Module) can be used to
access parameters in the adapter (see basic steps 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
HIM Quick Reference card.

Using the HIM

Step
1. Power up the drive.
Then plug the HIM
into the drive. The
Parameters menu
for the drive will be
displayed.

Key(s)

Example Screens
Parameters
Groups
Linear List
Changed Params
DIAG

2.

Press Sel key once

to display the
Device Select
menu.

4.

Press Enter to
display the DSI
Devices menu.
Press Down Arrow
to scroll to
22-COMM-P.

Press Enter to select

the Profibus adapter.
The Parameters
menu for the adapter
will be displayed.

Press Enter to
access the
parameters. Edit the
adapter parameters
using the same
techniques that you
use to edit drive
parameters.

MEM

SEL X

DSEL

MEM

SEL X

MEM

SEL X

DSI Devices

and

PARAM

DSI Devices
PowerFlex 40
22-COMM-P

Parameters
Linear List
Changed Params

DIAG

5.

DSEL

Device Selected

Sel

DIAG

3.

PARAM

PARAM

DSEL

Mode

RO

Parameter:

001

Single Drive 0
VALUE

LIMITS

SEL X

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3-3

Using the DriveExplorer via 22-SCM-232

The DriveExplorer can be used to access parameters in the adapter. Use
the DriveExplorer (version 3.01 or higher) and the 22-SCM-232 (version
2.001 or higher).
1. Connect the 22-SCM-232 to the PowerFlex 40 and to a PC serial
COM port, the apply power to the PowerFlex 40 drive.
2. Open the DriveExplorer and press the "Connect Serial"-button in the
toolbar. In the left window under "Devices", "Node 1: PowerFlex 40"
appears. There are 3 configurable devices: the PowerFlex 40, the
Profibus adapter and the serial module 22-SCM-232.

Using the DriveExplorer

For additional information, refer to the DriveExplorer Reference manual.

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Setting the Node Address

Refer to Page 2-2.

Setting the I/O Configuration

The I/O configuration determines the number of drives that will be
represented on the network as one node by the adapter. If the Mode
Jumper is set to the Single mode position, only one drive is represented
by the adapter and Parameter 11 - [DSI I/O Cfg] has no effect. If the
Mode Jumper J2 is set to the Multi-Drive position, up to five drives can
be represented as one node by the adapter.
1. Set the value in Parameter 11 - [DSI I/O Cfg]:
Figure 3.1 I/O Configuration Screen on PowerFlex 4-Class HIM (22-HIM-*)
DSI I/O Cfg
Mode Jumper Position
Value Description
Parameter:
#
011
Single Multi-Drive
0
Drive 0 (Default) 

Drive 0
0
1
Drives 0-1

2
Drives 0-2

VALUE LIMITS
SEL X
3
Drives 0-3

4
Drives 0-4


Drive 0 is the PowerFlex 40 with the 22-COMM-P adapter installed.

Drive 0-1 through 0-4 are PowerFlex 4 and/or 40 drives that
multi-drop to the RJ45 (RS-485) port on Drive 0. Refer to Chapter 7,
Using Multi-Drive Mode for more information.
2. If a drive is enabled, configure the parameters in the drive to accept
the Logic Command and Reference from the adapter. For example,
set Parameters 36 - [Start Source] and 38 - [Speed Reference] in a
PowerFlex 40 drive to DSI Port 5.
3. Reset the adapter. Refer to the Resetting the Adapter section in this
chapter.
The adapter is ready to receive I/O from the master (i.e., scanner).
You must now configure the scanner to recognize and transmit I/O
to the adapter. Refer to Chapter 4, Configuring the Profibus Scanner .

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Setting a Fault Action

By default, when communications are disrupted (for example, a cable is
disconnected) or the master is idle, 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 9 - [Comm Flt Action]
and a different response to an idle scanner using Parameter 10 - [Idle
Flt Action].

ATTENTION: Risk of injury or equipment damage exists.

Parameters 9 - [Comm Flt Action] and 10 - [Idle Flt Action] let you
determine the action of the adapter and connected drive if
communications are disrupted or the scanner is idle. By default, these
parameters fault the drive. You can set these parameters so that the drive
continues to run. Precautions should be taken to ensure that the settings
of these parameters do not create a risk of injury or equipment damage.

To change the fault action

Set the values of Parameters 9 - [Comm Flt Action] and 10 - [Idle

Flt Action] to the desired responses:
Value
0
1
2

Action
Fault (default)
Stop
Zero Data

Hold Last

Send Flt Cfg

Description
The drive is faulted and stopped. (Default)
The drive is stopped, but not faulted.
The drive is sent 0 for output data after a
communications disruption. This does not
command a stop.
The drive continues in its present state after a
communications disruption.
The drive is sent the data that you set in the fault
configuration parameters (Parameters 13 - [Flt Cfg
Logic] and 14- [Flt Cfg Ref]).

Figure 3.2 Fault Action Screens on PowerFlex 4-Class HIM (22-HIM-*)

Comm Flt Action

Idle Flt Action

Parameter:

#
Fault

VALUE

LIMITS

009

Parameter:

#
Fault

SEL X

VALUE

LIMITS

010

0
SEL X

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

required.
If Multi-Drive mode is used, the same fault action is used by the adapter
for all of the drives it controls (Drive 0, Drive 0-1 to Drive 0-4).

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Configuring the Adapter

To set the fault configuration parameters

If you set Parameter 9 - [Comm Flt Action], or 10 - [Idle Flt Action]
to the Send Flt Cfg, the values in the following parameters are sent to
the drive after a communications fault and/or idle fault occurs. You must
set these parameters to values required by your application.
Number
13
14

Name
Flt Cfg Logic
Flt Cfg Ref

Description
A 16-bit value sent to the drive for Logic Command.
A 16-bit value (0 4000) sent to the drive as a Reference.

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

required.

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 the following
parameter:

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 the Parameter 08 - [Reset Module] to Reset Module:

Figure 3.3 Reset Screen on PowerFlex 4-Class HIM (22-HIM-*)

Reset Module
Parameter:

#
Ready

VALUE

LIMITS

008

Value
0
1
2

Description
Ready (Default)
Reset Module
Set Defaults

SEL X

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.

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Viewing the Adapter Configuration

The following parameters provide information about how the adapter is
configured. You can view these parameters at any time.
Number
01

Name
Mode

04
05
12

P-DP Addr Actual

P-DP Rate Actual
DSI I/O Actual

Description
Displays the Single or Multi-Drive operating mode
selected with the jumper J2 on the adapter.
Values
0 = Single drive operation
1 = Multi-Drive operation
Profibus Node Address actually used by the adapter.
Profibus actual operating data rate.
Displays the Drives that are active in the Multi-Drive
mode.
Bit Definitions:
0 = Drive 0 Active
1 = Drive 0-1 Active
2 = Drive 0-2 Active
3 = Drive 0-3 Active
4 = Drive 0-4 Active

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Configuring the Adapter

Chapter 4

Configuring the Profibus Scanner

Profibus scanners are available from several manufacturers, including
SST. Chapter 4 provides instructions on how to utilize the SST Profibus
configuration software tool to:

Install the 22-COMM-P GSD file in the software tool library

Configure the SST-PFB-SLC Profibus Scanner.
Topic
Example Network
SST Profibus Configuration Software Tool
Installing the 22-COMM-P GSD file in the software tool library
Configuring the SST-PFB-SLC Profibus Scanner

Page
4-1
4-2
4-3
4-5

Example Network
In this example, we will be configuring two PowerFlex 40 drives,
to be Station 1 and Station 2 on a Profibus network. This will be the
configuration used throughout the manual. Apart from the node address
and scanner mapping, they will have identical configurations.
This chapter describes the steps to configure a simple network like the
network in Figure 4.1.

4-2

Configuring the Profibus Scanner

Figure 4.1 Example Profibus Network
COMM
LED

SYS LED

Config Port
Front Label
Profibus Port

Station 0

PowerFlex 40
Station 1

PowerFlex 40
Station 2

SST Profibus Configuration Software Tool

SST Profibus scanners come with a software tool for configuring the
scanner (See Figure 4.2.)
Figure 4.2 SST Profibus Configuration Software Tool
Device
Library
window

Online
Browse
window

Network
Configuration
window

Configuring the Profibus Scanner

4-3

Installing the 22-COMM-P GSD file

in the software tool library
GSD files are used by software tools to configure the network, i.e. to
map and define the I/O in a Profibus scanner. A GSD file is required for
each type of adapter on the network. For example: The 22-COMM-P
GSD file is A_B_07FF.gsd and a copy of the file is provided on a
floppy disk with each 22-COMM-P. The file can also be downloaded
from the Internet by going to: www.ab.com/drives/powerflex and also
www.profibus.com.
Follow the steps outlined below only when a new GSD file needs to be
added to the SST Profibus Configuration Software Tool. Typically, this is
only done once, after the software tool is initially installed or if
configuring a 22-COMM-P on the network for the very first time with
this software tool.
1. The software tool comes with standard data files as shown in Figure
4.3. Additional data files, such as the 22-COMM-P GSD file, will
need to be added to configure the 22-COMM-P in the scanner.
Figure 4.3 Standard Data Files

2. Click on the New Device icon

software library tool.

to add GSD files to the

3. An Add Profibus devices Applet window will appear (Figure 4.4).

Prompts for the location of the Profibus data files to be added to the
library will follow.

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Configuring the Profibus Scanner

Figure 4.4 Add Profibus devices Applet window.

4. Find the directory location of the data file(s) you wish to add
(typically, the source location is a floppy disk in drive A:).
A_B_07FF.gsd is the GSD file for the 22-COMM-P as shown in
Figure 4.5.
Figure 4.5 Adding the GSD file for the 22-COMM-P

5. Select A_B_07FF.gsd for the 22-COMM-P and click Open.

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4-5

6. Click on the (+) sign of the Slaves folder as shown in Figure 4.6.
Figure 4.6 Masters/Slaves Library window

The software tool will automatically create an Allen-Bradley sub-folder

(in the Slaves folder) if it does not already exist. The 22-COMM-P is
now shown in the library and the software tool is now ready to configure
a 22-COMM-P on a Profibus network.

Configuring the SST-PFB-SLC Profibus Scanner

The following steps are performed to configure the SST-PFB-SLC
scanner using the SST Profibus Configuration Software Tool.
In our example, the Profibus network will consist of a SLC master
and two PowerFlex 40 drives working in Single Drive mode.
The configuration example is as follows:

Drive 0: Ctrl/Stat & Ref/Fdbk enabled

Parameter Access enabled

Drive 1: Ctrl/Stat & Ref/Fdbk enabled

Parameter Access enabled

The SLC processor must be in Program mode to configure the scanner.

1. Click on the (+) sign of the Masters folder in the Library window to
open the SST sub-folder. Available Profibus DP masters are
displayed in this sub-folder.
2. Click on the (+) sign of the Slaves folder in the Library window and
the Allen-Bradley sub-folder to display the available Profibus DP
slaves or the 22-COMM-P slave. Refer to Figure 4.6.

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Configuring the Profibus Scanner

3. Double-click the SST-PFB-SLC MASTER in the Masters folder in
the Library window to add the scanner to the network.
4. A user-defined Name and Description can be given to the scanner.
In our example, the scanner will be Station 0 on the network, as
shown in Figure 4.7.
Figure 4.7 SST-PFB-SLC Master (General) Dialogue Box.

5. Click on the Parameters tab to view the Scan Cycle Times.

In our example, use the default settings as shown in Figure 4.8.
Figure 4.8 Scan Cycle Times Dialogue Box

Connection and Baud Rate settings configure how the software tool will
communicate with the CONFIG RS232 port on the scanner.
6. Click on the COM Port tab.

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4-7

7. Accept the settings in our example (COM1 on the PC @ 115200 bps

baud rate), as shown in Figure 4.9.
Figure 4.9 COM Port Default Settings

8. The scanner will appear in the network window as shown in

Figure 4.10. Double-click on the scanner in the network window.
Figure 4.10 Scanner Network window

9. Double-click on the 22-COMM-P listed in the Allen-Bradley

22-COMM-P library folder. A user-defined Name and Description
can be given to this 22-COMM-P.
In our example, this device will be Station 1 on the network. Other
stations may be chosen by using the arrow to display a drop-down list in
the Station window.
Figure 4.11 Allen-Bradley Library Dialogue window

Logic Command/Status, Reference/Feedback and Parameter Access

(Parameter Data) modules are added using the Modules tab.

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Configuring the Profibus Scanner

10. Click on the Modules tab. Click Add to view the choice of modules.
Figure 4.12 Available Modules: Ctrl/Stat & Ref/Fdbk Window

In our example, Station 1 will be controlled using Logic command/

Status and Reference/Feedback. The Parameter Access will also be used.
Because the Mode Jumper J2 on the Adapter is set to 1X for Single
Drive (default) and Parameter 11 - [DSI I/O Cfg] is set to Drive 0,
Logic command/Reference uses 4 bytes and Logic Status/Feedback uses
4 bytes.
Table 4.A Input/Output Size Configurations
Input
Size
4
8
12
16
20

Output Logic Command/ Reference/ Parameter 11 - Parameter 1 Size

Status
Feedback [DSI I/O Cfg]
[Mode]
4


Drive 0
Single
8


Drives 0-1
12


Drives 0-2
Multi-Drive
16


Drives 0-3
20


Drives 0-4

11. Select Drive 0 Ctrl/Stat & Ref/Fdbk (2+2bytes) from the

Available Modules list as shown in Figure 4.12. Click OK.
The Drive 0 Ctrl/Stat & Ref/Fdbk (2+2 bytes) module has now
been added.
Figure 4.13 Modules: Drive 0 Viewing Window

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4-9

12. Click Add to continue adding modules.

Select Parameter Access and click OK.
Figure 4.14 Add Modules: Parameter Access Selection Window

13. The Parameter Access module has now been added as shown in
Figure 4.15.
Figure 4.15 Modules: Parameter Access Viewing Window

14. Click on the SLC Address tab as shown in Figure 4.16. Settings can
be chosen to map Station modules to SLC addresses. In our example
M1/M0 files are used for Input / Output.
Note that the Reference/Feedback Drive 0 (Ctrl/Stat & Ref/Fdbk) starts
at word 0.

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Configuring the Profibus Scanner

Figure 4.16 SLC Address: M1/M0 (Ctrl/Stat & Ref/Fdbk)

15. Parameter Access starts at word 2 in the M1/M0 files.

Note that Parameter Access utilizes 4 words.
Click OK when finished.
Figure 4.17 SLC Address: M1/M0 (Parameter Access)

16. Station 1 is now displayed in the network window.

Figure 4.18 Station 1 Network window

Station 1 is configured as follows:

Module
Ctrl/Stat & Ref Fdbk Drive 0
Parameter Access

Note that Station 1 occupies 6 words.

M1/M0 Offset
0
2

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4-11

17. The same steps for configuring Station 1 will be used for configuring
Station 2. Refer to previous steps (starting at step #9, Page 4-7)
for Configuring the SST-PFB-SLC Profibus Scanner-Station 2.
(See Figure 4.19.)
Figure 4.19 Station 2 Network window

Station 2 is configured as follows:

Module
Ctrl/Stat & Ref Fdbk Drive 0
Parameter Access

M1/M0 Offset
6
8

Note that Station 2 occupies 6 words.

18. Use the null modem cable that came with the scanner to connect
COM1 on the PC and the CONFIG RS232 port on the scanner.
Note: The processor needs to be in program mode before
proceeding.
19. Right-click on the scanner in the network window and select
Connect. Then right-click again on the scanner in the network
window and select Load Configuration. If a minimum cycle time
attention window pops up, click OK to continue.
After the configuration has been loaded into the scanner,
Configured Program will be displayed in the message window.
(See Figure 4.20.)
Figure 4.20 Network window scanner selection

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Configuring the Profibus Scanner

20. Click File and Save As from the tool bar, as a unique File Name.
The configuration of the scanner is now complete. Note that cycling
power to the scanner is recommended. (See Figure 4.21.)
Figure 4.21 Save As Dialogue window

Summary of the example scanner configuration:

Module
Logic Command / Status
Reference / Feedback
Parameter Access

M0 / M1 Addressing
Station 1
Station 2
0
6
1
7
2
8

Chapter 5

Using I/O Messaging

Chapter 5 provides information that explains how to use I/O Messaging
to control a PowerFlex 40 drive.
Topic
About I/O Messaging
Understanding the I/O Image
Using Logic Command/Status
Using Reference/Feedback

Page
5-1
5-2
5-2
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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 does not assume responsibility or
liability (to include intellectual property liability) for actual use of the
examples shown in this publication.

About I/O Messaging

I/O messaging is used to transfer the data which controls the PowerFlex
drive and sets its reference.
The Profibus adapter provides options for configuring and using I/O,
including the following:

The size of I/O can be configured by selecting the number of

attached drives (Single or Multi-Drive mode).

Chapter 3, Configuring the Adapter and Chapter 4, Using I/O Messaging

discuss how to configure the adapter and scanner on the network for
these options. The Glossary defines the different options. This chapter
discusses how to use I/O after you have configured the adapter and
scanner.

5-2

Using I/O Messaging

Understanding the I/O Image

The Profibus specification requires that the terms input and output be
defined from the scanners point of view. Therefore, Output I/O is data
that is output from the scanner and consumed by the Profibus adapter.
Input I/O is status data that is produced by the adapter and consumed as
input by the scanner. The I/O image table will vary based on the:

Configuration of the Mode Jumper (J2) on the adapter and

Parameter 11 - [DSI I/O Cfg]. The image table always uses
consecutive words starting at word 0.

Figure 5.1 illustrates an example of a Single drive I/O image (16-bit words).
Figure 5.1 Single Drive Example of I/O Image
DSI

Profibus
Controller

Scanner

Adapter
Word and I/O

PowerFlex 40 Drive

Output
Image
(Write)

0 Logic Command
1 Reference

Logic Command
Reference

Input
Image
(Read)

0 Logic Status
1 Feedback

Logic Status
Feedback

Message
Handler

Message
Buffer

Message
Handler

Single drive mode is the typical configuration, where one node consists
of a PowerFlex 40 drive with a 22-COMM-P adapter.
For Multi-Drive mode, where one node can consist of up to 5 drives,
refer to Chapter 7, Using Multi-Drive Mode.

Using Logic Command/Status

When enabled, the Logic Command/Status word is always word 0 in the
I/O image. The Logic Command is a 16-bit word of control produced by
the scanner and consumed by the adapter. The Logic Status is a 16-bit
word of status produced by the adapter and consumed by the scanner.
This manual contains the bit definitions for compatible products
available at the time of publication in Chapter C, Logic Command/Status
Words. For other products, refer to their documentation.

Using I/O Messaging

5-3

Using Reference/Feedback
When enabled, Reference/Feedback begins at word 1 in the I/O image.
The Reference (16 bits) is produced by the controller and consumed by
the adapter. The Feedback (16 bits) is produced by the adapter and
consumed by the controller.
Size
16-bit

(1)

Valid Values (1)

In I/O Image
0 to 4000
Word 1
0.0 to 240.0 Hz (PowerFlex 4) or
0.0 to 400.0 Hz (PowerFlex 40)

Example
Figure 5.1

The Reference for a PowerFlex 4 or 40 is set in Hz. and not in engineering units
like other PowerFlex drives. For example, 300 equates to 30.0 Hz (the decimal
point is always implied).

5-4

Using I/O Messaging

Chapter 6

Using the Parameter Messaging

Chapter 6 provides information that explains how to use Parameter
Messaging to monitor and configure the adapter and connected
PowerFlex 40 drive, as well as other peripherals.
Topic
About the Parameter Messaging
Running the Parameter Messaging
Parameter Protocol

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The examples in this publication are intended solely for purposes of
example. There are many variables and requirements with any
application. Rockwell Automation does not assume responsibility or
liability (to include intellectual property liability) for actual use of the
examples shown in this publication.
ATTENTION: Risk of equipment damage exists. If Parameter
Messaging is programmed to write parameter data to Non-Volatile
Storage (NVS) frequently, the NVS will quickly exceed its life cycle
and cause the drive to malfunction. Do not create a program that
frequently uses Parameter Messaging to write parameter data to NVS.

About the Parameter Messaging

The Parameter Messaging is used to transfer data that does not require
continuous updates. With the Parameter Messaging, you can configure
and monitor a slave devices parameters on the Profibus network.
To be able to use the parameter protocols in the 22-COMM-P, the
Parameter Access module must be added to the master configuration
when configuring the network. Refer to step #13, Page 4-9 to view the
procedure for adding the Parameter Access module to a configuration.
This maps 4 words input and output to the end of the I/O configuration,
which is used as the request/response in the parameter message format
(Figure 6.2).

6-2

Using the Parameter Messaging

Running the Parameter Messaging

There are five basic events in the Parameter Data Exchange process
defined below. The details of each step will vary depending on the
controller. Refer to the documentation for your controller.
Important: There must be a request message and an response message
for all Parameter Data, whether you are reading or writing a
data.
Figure 6.1 Parameter Data Exchange Process

Complete Parameter
Data Exchange

Retrieve Parameter
Data Exchange
Response

Set up and send

Parameter Data

Event
1. You format the required data and set up the ladder logic program to
send a Parameter Data Exchange request to the scanner module
(download).
2. The scanner module transmits the Parameter Data Exchange Request
to the slave device over the Profibus network.
3. The slave device transmits the Parameter Data Exchange Response
back to the master.
4. The controller retrieves the Parameter Data Exchange Response.
5. The Parameter Data Exchange is complete.

Using the Parameter Messaging

6-3

Parameter Protocol
This protocol uses 4 words in the Profibus I/O area. Requests and
responses are a handshake procedure and cannot be batched, meaning
that if the master sends a request, it has to wait for the response before
sending a new request.
With this protocol you can:
Read 8-bit or 16-bit parameters from any DSI port
Write 8-bit or 16-bit parameters to any DSI port
Read the Adapter Fault Code
Read Events
Read Diagnostic Items
Figure 6.2 Parameter Message Format
Request
Bit
15-12
11
10-0
Parameter Access
RC
SPM
PNU
Word 1 (PCA)
Parameter Access
Subindex
Word 2 (IND)
Parameter Access
Spare
Word 3 (PVA)
Parameter Access
Parameter value
Word 4 (PVA)

Response
15-12
RC

11
SPM

10-0
PNU

Subindex
Spare
Parameter value

Refer to Parameter Message Request on page 6-4 and Parameter

Message Response on page 6-5 for a description of the data that is
required in each word.

6-4

Using the Parameter Messaging

Parameter Message Request

Word
1

3
4

Description
PNU - Parameter Number (Bit 0-10)
The parameter number determines which parameter to access, in the selected
peripheral. Parameters 1-1023 can be accessed.
Parameter numbers 1024 - 2047 are used to access the fault object. Parameter
1024 is equal to the latest fault, 1025 to the prior fault, and so on
Bit definitions
1-1023
Parameters (Drive or Adapter)
1024
Adapter Fault Code
1025-1056
Adapter Events
1280-1289
Diagnostic Items (Single Drive)
1280-1304
Diagnostic Items (Multi Drive)
SPM - Spontaneous Message (Bit 11)
Reserved - Should always bet set to 0.
RC - Request/Response Code (Bit 12-15)
One of the following codes have to be used:
0 = No request
1 = Request parameter value
2 = Change parameter value (8-bit & 16-bit word)
3 = Spare
4 = Parameter minimum
5 = Parameter maximum
6 = default value
7 -15 = Reserved
IND - Index
The IND is used to specify which drive we intend to send a message
0 - 2 bits = DSI port
Bit definitions
0 0 0 Drive 0 single drive mode
0 0 1 Drive 0-1 multi-drive mode
0 1 0 Drive 0-2 multi-drive mode
0 1 1 Drive 0-3 multi-drive mode
1 0 0 Drive 0-4 multi-drive mode
1 0 1 Adapter
3 - 15 = Reserved
PVA - Parameter value
Spare
PVA - Parameter value (8-bit & 16-bit word)
Read Request: Not used
Write Request: Contents the write value for a 8-bit or 16-bit parameter.

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6-5

Parameter Message Response

Word
1

2
3
4

Description
PNU - Parameter Number (Bit 0-10)
Requested parameter number.
SPM - Spontaneous Message (Bit 11)
Reserved - is always set to 0.
RC - Request/Response Code (Bit 12-15)
One of the following codes will be sent:
0 = No request
1 = Transfer parameter value (8-bit & 16-bit word)
2 = Spare
3-6 = Reserved
7 = Request rejected (including Adapter Fault Code and Parameter Message
Fault Code, see table below)
9-15 = Reserved
IND - Index
Port ID of requested parameter
PVA - Parameter value
Spare
PVA - Parameter value (8-bit & 16-bit word)
Read Response: Contents the value from a 8-bit or 16-bit parameter,
or the Fault Code (if RC=7).
Write Response: Confirms the write value for a 8-bit or 16-bit parameter,
or the Fault Code (if RC=7)

Adapter Fault Code

Code
51
52
53
54

Description
DSI port watchdog
Profibus network loss
Not compatible product
DSI time-out or additional DSI master connected

Parameter Message Fault Code

Code
101
102
104
106
107

Description
Service not supported (i.e., Set service to a read-only parameter)
Service not valid
Parameter does not exist (i.e., Parameter number>max number of parameters)
Data value out of range (i.e., Set value is out of range)
State conflict (i.e., Parameter is not changeable while the product is in an
operating state)

6-6

Using the Parameter Messaging

Chapter 7

Using Multi-Drive Mode

Chapter 7 provides information to explain how to use Multi-Drive mode.

Topic
Single Mode vs. Multi-Drive
Mode

Page
7-1

Topic
Configuring the RS-485 (DSI)
Network

Page
7-6

System Wiring
Understanding the I/O Image

7-4
7-5

Multi-Drive Mode Parameter Data 7-7

Additional Information
7-7

ATTENTION: Hazard 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 does not assume responsibility or
liability (to include intellectual property liability) for actual use of the
examples shown in this publication.

Single Mode vs. Multi-Drive Mode

The DSI interface provides a means to connect up to five drives on one
node daisy-chained over the RS-485 interface. Two different operation
modes, single and multiple drive modes, are possible.
Single-Drive mode is a typical network installation, where a single
Profibus node consists of a single drive with a 22-COMM-P adapter
(Figure 7.1). In this mode, the adapter can talk to one host, and the host
can support one additional external peripheral (HIM or 22-SCM-232)
over DSI.
Figure 7.1 Single Mode Example for Network
1 drive per node
Profibus

PowerFlex 40
with 22-COMM-P

PowerFlex 40
with 22-COMM-P

PowerFlex 40
with 22-COMM-P

7-2

Using Multi-Drive Mode

Figure 7.2 shows that the Single Drive mode provides the possibility of
connecting one additional external peripheral.
Figure 7.2 DSI peripheral devices for Single Mode Connection

HIM

22-SCM-232

Multi-Drive mode is an alternative to the typical network installation,

where a single Profibus node can consist of one to five drives (Figure
7.3). The first drive must be a PowerFlex 40 with a 22-COMM-P
adapter. The remaining drives can be PowerFlex 4 or 40 drives and they
are daisy-chained over RS-485 with the first drive.
Figure 7.3 Multi-Drive Mode Example for Network
up to 5 drives per node
Profibus
Up to 4 PowerFlex 4's or 40's
PowerFlex 40

22-COMM-P
AK-U0-RJ45-TB2P
Connector w/3rd Party
Terminating Resistor
RS-485

AK-U0-RJ45-TB2P

AK-U0-RJ45-TB2P
Connector w/3rd Party
Terminating Resistor

The multiple drive connectivity, up to five drives with at least one

PowerFlex 40 drive, for example, one PowerFlex 40 and four
PowerFlex4 drives, provides a low cost Profibus solution in the industry
for multiple drives.
In this case, the unit will not operate with DSI peripheral devices such as
the HIM or the 22-SCM-232 and the application of any other peripheral
will be prohibited.

Using Multi-Drive Mode

7-3

Benefits of Multi-Drive mode include:

Lower hardware costs. Only one 22-COMM-P adapter is needed

for up to five drives. PowerFlex 4s can also be used for the
daisy-chained drives instead of PowerFlex 40s.

Reduces the network node count.

For example, in Single mode 30 drives would consume 30 nodes.
In Multi-Drive mode, 30 drives can be connected in 6 nodes.

Provides a means to put PowerFlex 4s on Profibus (PowerFlex 4s

do not have an internal communications adapter slot).

Controller can control, monitor, and read/write parameters for all five
drives.

The trade-offs of Multi-Drive mode include:

If the PowerFlex 40 with the 22-COMM-P adapter is powered down,

then communications with the daisy-chained drives are disrupted and
the drives will take the appropriate communications loss action set in
each drive.

Communications throughput to the daisy-chained drives will be

slower than if each drive was a separate node on Profibus (Single
mode). This is because the 22-COMM-P adapter must take the
Profibus data for the other drives and sequentially send the respective
data to each drive over RS-485.

Since the RS-485 ports are used for daisy-chaining the drives, there
is no connection for a peripheral device such as a HIM. The
AK-U0-RJ45-SC1 DSI Splitter cable cannot be used to add a second
connection for a peripheral device.

7-4

Using Multi-Drive Mode

System Wiring
To daisy-chain the drives off the PowerFlex 40 with the 22-COMM-P
adapter (Drive 0), the AK-U0-RJ45-TB2P terminal block connector
(Figure 7.4) can be used for easy installation.
Figure 7.4 AK-U0-RJ45-TB2P Terminal Block Connector

The wiring diagram for using AK-U0-RJ45-TB2P terminal block

connectors is shown in Figure 7.5.
Figure 7.5 AK-U0-RJ45-TB2P Connector Wiring Diagram

PowerFlex 40
with 22-COMM-P

Drive
#2

Drive
#3

Drive
#4

Drive
#5

120
Watt
Resistor

120
Watt
Resistor

Using Multi-Drive Mode

7-5

Understanding the I/O Image

The Profibus specification requires that the terms input and output be
defined from the scanners point of view. Therefore, Output I/O is data
that is output from the scanner and consumed by the Profibus adapter.
Input I/O is status data that is produced by the adapter and consumed as
input by the scanner. The I/O image table will vary based on the:

Configuration of the Mode Jumper (J2) on the adapter and

Parameter 11 - [DSI I/O Cfg]. The image table always uses
consecutive words starting at word 0.

Figure 7.6 illustrates the Multi-Drive I/O image with 16-bit words.

Figure 7.6 Multi-Drive Example of I/O Image

DSI

Profibus
Controller

Scanner

Output
Image
(Write)

Input
Image
(Read)

Adapter
Word and I/O
0 Logic Command
1 Reference

PF 40 Drive 0

2 Logic Command
3 Reference

PF 4/40 Drive 0-1

4 Logic Command
5 Reference

PF 4/40 Drive 0-2

6 Logic Command
7 Reference

PF 4/40 Drive 0-3

8 Logic Command
9 Reference

PF 4/40 Drive 0-4

0 Logic Status
1 Feedback

PF 40 Drive 0

2 Logic Status
3 Feedback

PF 4/40 Drive 0-1

4 Logic Status
5 Feedback
6 Logic Status
7 Feedback
8 Logic Status
9 Feedback

Message
Handler

Message
Buffer

PF 4/40 Drive 0-2

PF 4/40 Drive 0-3
PF 4/40 Drive 0-4

7-6

Using Multi-Drive Mode

Configuring the RS-485 (DSI) Network

The following parameters must be set in the daisy-chained drives:
Parameter
P36 - [Start Source]
P38 - [Speed Reference]
A103 - [Comm Data Rate]
A104 - [Comm Node Addr]
A107 - [Comm Format]

Value
5 (RS485 [DSI] Port)
5 (RS485 [DSI] Port)
4 (19.2kbps)
1-247 (must be unique)
0 (RTU 8-N-1)

Important: Parameter A105 - [Comm Loss Action] in the

daisy-chained drives is still used in Multi-Drive mode.
If the RS-485 cable is disconnected or broken,
the disconnected drive(s) will immediately take the
corresponding Comm Loss Action(s). Parameter A106 [Comm Loss Time] is not used in Multi-Drive mode. On
the Profibus side, Parameters 09 - [Comm Flt Action] and
10 - [Idle Flt Action] in the 22-COMM-P determine the
action taken for ALL of the drives on the Multi-Drive node.
The following Multi-Drive parameters must be set in the 22-COMM-P:
Parameter
11 - [DSI I/O Cfg]

17 - [Drv 0 Addr]
18 - [Drv 1 Addr]
19 - [Drv 2 Addr]
20 - [Drv 3 Addr]
21 - [Drv 4 Addr]

Value
0 = Drive 0 connected
1 = Drives 0-1 connected
2 = Drives 0-2 connected
3 = Drives 0-3 connected
4 = Drives 0-4 connected
= Parameter A104 - [Comm Node Address] in Drive 0
= Parameter A104 - [Comm Node Address] in Drive 0-1
= Parameter A104 - [Comm Node Address] in Drive 0-2
= Parameter A104 - [Comm Node Address] in Drive 0-3
= Parameter A104 - [Comm Node Address] in Drive 0-4

After setting the 22-COMM-P parameters, set the adapter Mode Jumper
from Single drive operation to Multi-Drive operation, and reset the
adapter or cycle power. Refer to Chapter 2, Commissioning the Adapter.
Important: 22-COMM-P parameters can be set using a DSI peripheral
(HIM, DriveExplorer with 22-SCM-232, etc.) ONLY when
the Mode Jumper is in the Single mode position.

Using Multi-Drive Mode

7-7

Multi-Drive Mode Parameter Data

Parameter addressing for Parameter Data in Multi-Drive is similar to that
in Single mode.
The parameter numbers (PNU) range from 1 to 2047. The parameter
numbers 1-1023 are used to access the drive or adapter parameters,
parameter numbers 1024-2047 are for accessing the Adapter Fault
Codes, Events and Diagnostic Items.
For details of accessing the drive parameters of Multi-Drives, see
Parameter Message Request on page 6-4.
Example: The parameter messaging accesses the drive Parameter 39 [Accel Time] for Drive 0 to Drive 4 in Multi-Drive mode.
Accessing Parameter 39 - [Accel Time]
Module
Drive 0 Single Drive
Drive 0-1 Multi Drive
Drive 0-2 Multi Drive
Drive 0-3 Multi Drive
Drive 0-4 Multi Drive

IND (0 - 2 bits)
000
001
010
011
100

PNU
39
39
39
39
39

Additional Information

When the PowerFlex 40 with the 22-COMM-P (Drive 0) is powered

up, all configured daisy-chained drives must be present before an I/O
connection is allowed on Profibus (i.e. before the drives can be
controlled).

If the PowerFlex 40 with the 22-COMM-P adapter (Drive 0) is

powered down, communications with the four daisy-chained drives
(Drive 0-1 to Drive 0-4) are disrupted and the drives will fault.

If any of the daisy-chained drives (Drive 0-1 to Drive 0-4) is powered

down, the respective Input Image (Logic Status and Feedback) sent
to the scanner will be zeros, and the MOD LED on the 22-COMM-P
adapter will flash red. Status information from the scanner will not
indicate there is a fault at the node.

7-8

Using Multi-Drive Mode

Chapter 8

Troubleshooting
Chapter 8 contains troubleshooting information.
Topic
Locating the Status Indicators

Page
8-1

PORT Status Indicator

8-2

MOD Status Indicator

Net A Status Indicator

8-3
8-4

Topic
Adapter Diagnostic Items in
Single Drive Mode
Adapter Diagnostic Items in
Multi-Drive Mode
Viewing and Clearing Events

Page
8-4
8-5
8-6

Locating the Status Indicators

The Profibus adapter has three status indicators. They can be viewed on
the adapter or through the drive cover. See Figure 8.1.
Figure 8.1 Status Indicators (location on drive may vary)

Number

Status Indicator
PORT

Description
DSI Connection Status

Page
8-2

MOD

Adapter Status

8-3

NET A

Profibus Status

8-4

NET B

Not Used for Profibus

8-2

Troubleshooting

PORT Status Indicator

Status
Off

Cause
Corrective Action
The adapter is not powered or Securely connect the adapter to the drive
is not connected properly to
using the ribbon cable.
the drive.
Apply power to the drive.
Flashing The adapter is not receiving a Verify that cables are securely connected.
Red
ping message from the drive. Cycle power to the drive.
Solid
The drive has refused an
Important: Cycle power to the product after
Red
I/O connection from the
making the following correction:
adapter.
Verify that all DSI cables are securely
Another DSI peripheral is
connected and not damaged. Replace
using the same DSI port as
cables if necessary.
the adapter.
Check the Events, replace the adapter with
a compatible A-B branded product
(22-COMM-P)
Flashing not used
Green
Solid
The adapter is properly
No Action.
Green
connected and is
communicating with the drive.
Solid
The adapter is booting.
Wait until boot program has been finished
Orange
Flashing The adapter is in flash mode
Orange (SW8 down).
Application failure

Wait until Firmware Update has been

finished, then switch SW8 to 1.
Download Application code

Troubleshooting

8-3

MOD Status Indicator

Status
Off

Cause
The adapter is not powered.

Corrective Action
Securely connect the adapter to the drive
using the ribbon cable.
Apply power to the drive.
Flashing The adapter has faults
Clear faults in the drive.
Red
or a drive is missing in
Disconnect additional DSI peripheral and
Multi Drive mode.
cycle power to the drive.
If cycling power does not correct the
problem, the parameter settings may have
been corrupted. Reset defaults and
reconfigure the module.
If resetting defaults does not correct the
problem, flash the adapter with the latest
firmware release.
For Multi-Drive mode, determine which
drive is missing or faulted. Check cabling
and configuration settings (see Configuring
the RS-485 (DSI) Network section in
Chapter 7).
Solid
The adapter has failed the
Cycle power to the drive.
Red
hardware test.
Replace the adapter.
Flashing The adapter is operational but Place the scanner in RUN mode.
Configure the adapter for the program in
Green
is not transferring I/O data.
the controller.
Program the controller to recognize and
transmit I/O to the adapter.
Solid
The adapter is operational
No Action.
Green
and transferring I/O data.

8-4

Troubleshooting

Net A Status Indicator

Status
Off

Cause
Corrective Actions
The adapter is not powered Securely connect the adapter to the drive
using the Internal Interface cable and to the
or is not connected
network using a Profibus cable.
properly to the network or
(Screw D-shell to the adapter).
the Node Address is
wrong.
Check the SW8 of DIP-Switches and set it to
one - Normal operating state.
Check the DIP-Switches (SW1~SW7) node
address and the Scanner setting.
Apply power to the drive.
Flashing Error in Profibus
Re-configure the Profibus module.
Red
configuration.
Solid
not used
Red
Flashing not used
Green
Solid
The adapter is properly
No action required.
Green
connected and
communicating on the
network.

Note: For the Multi Drive mode, disconnecting a DSI cable from a
daisy-chained drive does not lead to an error! There is no
indication in the adapter that a drive is missing, except that
commands to the missing drive have no effect.

Adapter Diagnostic Items in Single Drive Mode

The following diagnostic items can be accessed using DriveExplorer
(version 3.01 or higher).
No.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10

Name
Field Flash Cnt
Adapter Events
Reference
Logic Cmd
Logic Sts
Feedback
Profibus Rx Errors
Profibus Tx Errors
Data Rate
Node Address

Description
The number of Firmware Updates.
The number of events in the event queue.
Reference from Profibus returned to DSI drive.
Command from Profibus returned to DSI drive.
Status of the drive returned to Profibus.
Feedback from drive returned to Profibus.
Current value of the Profibus Receive Error Counter register.
Current value of the Profibus Transmit Error Counter register.
Current setting of the Profibus baud rate.
Current setting of the adapter Node address switch.

Troubleshooting

Adapter Diagnostic Items in Multi-Drive Mode

For the Multi Drive Mode it is not possible to connect a peripheral
device such as a HIM or 22-SCM-232 (DriveExplorer). Therefore in
Multi Drive Mode the following adapter diagnostic items can only be
accessed via Profibus network.
No.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25

Name
Field Flash Cnt
Adapter Events
Drv 0 Reference
Drv 0 Logic Cmd
Drv 0 Logic Sts
Drv 0 Feedback
Drv 1 Reference
Drv 1 Logic Cmd
Drv 1 Logic Sts
Drv 1 Feedback
Drv 2 Reference
Drv 2 Logic Cmd
Drv 2 Logic Sts
Drv 2 Feedback
Drv 3 Reference
Drv 3 Logic Cmd
Drv 3 Logic Sts
Drv 3 Feedback
Drv 4 Reference
Drv 4 Logic Cmd
Drv 4 Logic Sts
Drv 4 Feedback
Profibus Rx Errors
Profibus Tx Errors
Active drives number

Description
The number of Firmware Updates.
The number of events in the event queue.
Reference from Profibus returned to DSI Drive 0.
Command from Profibus returned to DSI Drive 0.
Status of the Drive 0 returned to Profibus.
Feedback from Drive 0 returned to Profibus.
Reference from Profibus returned to DSI Drive 0-1.
Command from Profibus returned to DSI Drive 0-1.
Status of the Drive 0-1 returned to Profibus.
Feedback from Drive 0-1 returned to Profibus.
Reference from Profibus returned to DSI Drive 0-2.
Command from Profibus returned to DSI Drive 0-2.
Status of the Drive 0-2 returned to Profibus.
Feedback from Drive 0-2 returned to Profibus.
Reference from Profibus returned to DSI Drive 0-3.
Command from Profibus returned to DSI Drive 0-3.
Status of the Drive 0-3 returned to Profibus.
Feedback from Drive 0-3 returned to Profibus.
Reference from Profibus returned to DSI Drive 0-4.
Command from Profibus returned to DSI Drive 0-4.
Status of the Drive 0-4 returned to Profibus.
Feedback from Drive 0-4 returned to Profibus.
Current value of the Profibus Receive Error Counter register.
Current value of the Profibus Transmit Error Counter register.
The number of active slave drives.

8-5

8-6

Troubleshooting

Viewing and Clearing Events

The adapter maintains an event queue that reports the history of its
actions. You can view the event queue using DriveExplorer (3.01).
Figure 8.2 DriveExplorer Event View/Clear Screen

Events
Many events in the Event queue occur under normal operation.
If you encounter unexpected communications problems, the events may
help you or Rockwell Automation personnel troubleshoot the problem.
The following events may appear in the event queue:
Code Event
Description
0
No Event
Text displayed in an empty event queue entry.
1
EEPROM Sum Flt Startup sequence detected corrupt EEPROM storage in the
adapter.
2
Slave Detected
A DSI slave was detected on the slave I/O line
3
Slave Removed A DSI slave was removed on the slave I/O line
7
Bad I/O Config
The actual connected drives are different from I/O
configuration (Adapter Parameter 11)
8
Host Timeout
An Parameter Data to a Drive Host timed out waiting for a
response.
9
Slave Timeout
An Param. Data to a Slave timed out waiting for a response.
10
Bad Host Flt
The adapter was connected to an incompatible product.
11
DSI Bus Off Flt
A bus-off condition was detected on DSI. This event may be
caused by loose or broken cables or by noise.
13
P-DP Idle
The Profibus Adapter received a Network Clear from the
Profibus Master.
14
P-DP Online
The Profibus adapter has gone on-line the Profibus Network.
15
P-DP Offline
The Profibus adapter has gone off-line the Profibus Network.
17
DSI Fault Msg
The Host faulted
18
DSI Fault Clear
The user cleared a fault in the adapter
19
Not COMM Flt
The adapter detected a fault condition on the PB network
21
Program damage The Checksum of the Program is wrong

Appendix A

Specifications
This chapter present the specifications for the adapter.
Topic
Communications
Electrical
Mechanical

Page
A-1
A-1
A-1

Topic
Page
Environmental
A-2
Regulatory Compliance A-2

Communications
Network
Protocol
Data Rates
Drive
Protocol

Profibus
9.6kbps, 19.2kbps, 93.75kbps, 187.5kbps, 500kbps,
1.5Mbps, 3Mbps, 6Mbps, 12Mbps. The adapter has an
auto baud rate detection.
DSI

Electrical
Consumption
Drive
Network

370 mA at 5V supplied through the drive.

Mechanical
Dimensions
Height
Length
Width
Weight

19 mm (0.75 inches)
86 mm (3.39 inches)
78.5 mm (3.09 inches)
57 g (2 oz.)

A-2

Specifications

Environmental
Temperature
Operating
Storage
Relative Humidity
Vibration
Shock
Altitude

-10 to +50 C (14 to 149 F)

-40 to +85 C (-40 to +185 F)
-5 to 95% non-condensing
1.0 G Operational
2.5 G Non-operational
15.0 G Operational
30.0 G Non-operational
1,000 m (3,300 ft.) without derating

Regulatory Compliance
Certification
UL
CE

Specification
UL508C
EN50178 and EN61800-3

Appendix B

Adapter Parameters
Appendix B provides information about the Profibus 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
DriveExplorer
DriveTools SP
HIM

Numbering Scheme
The adapter parameters begin with parameter 1.
For example, Parameter 04 - [P-DP Addr Actual] is
parameter 04 as indicated by this manual.

Parameter List
Parameter
No. Name and Description
Details
01 [Mode]
Default:
Displays the Single or Multi-Drive operating mode Values:
selected with the jumper J2 on the adapter.
Type:
04 [P-DP Addr Actual]
Default:
Profibus Node Address actually used by the
Minimum:
Maximum:
adapter.
Type:
05 [P-DP Rate Actual]
Default:
PROFIBUS actual operating data rate.
Values:

Type:

N/A
0 = Single Drive
1 = Multiple Drive
Read Only
N/A
00
127
Read Only
N/A
0 = 9.6 kbps
1 = 19.2 kbps
2 = 45.45 kbps
3 = 93.75 kbps
4 = 187.5 kbps
5 = 500 kbps
6 = 1.5 Mbps
7 = 3 Mbps
8 = 6 Mbps
9 = 12 Mbps
10 = Off-line
Read Only

B-2

Adapter Parameters

Parameter
No. Name and Description
08 [Reset Module]
No action if set to Ready. Resets the adapter if
set to Reset Module. Restores the adapter to its
factory default settings if set to Set Defaults. This
parameter is a command. It will be reset to 0 =
Ready after the command has been performed.

!
09

11

12

Type:
Reset Required:

0 = Ready
0 = Ready
1 = Reset Module
2 = Set Defaults
Read/Write
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.

[Comm Flt Action]

Default:
Action that the adapter and drive take if the
Values:
adapter detects that Profibus Communications
have been disrupted. This setting is effective only
if I/O that controls the drive is transmitted through
the adapter.
Type:
Reset Required:

!
10

Details
Default:
Values

0 = Fault
0 = Fault
1 = Stop
2 = Zero Data
3 = Hold Last
4 = Send Flt Cfg
Read/Write
No

ATTENTION: Risk of injury or equipment damage exists. Parameter 09- [Comm

Flt Action] and Parameter 10- [Idle Flt Action] lets you determine the action of
the adapter and connected drive if the scanner is idle. By default, these
parameters fault the drive. You can set these parameters so that the drive
continues to run. Precautions should be taken to ensure that the setting of these
parameter does not create a hazard of injury or equipment damage.

[Idle Flt Action]

Default:
Sets the action that the adapter and drive take if Values:
the adapter detects that scanner is idle because
the controller was switched to program mode. This
setting is effective only if I/O that controls the drive
is transmitted through the adapter.
Type:
Reset Required:
[DSI I/O Cfg]
Default:
Sets the configuration of the Drives that are active Values:
in the Multi-Drive mode. Identifies the connections
that would be attempted on a reset or power cycle.

[DSI I/O Actual]

Displays the Drives that are active in the
Multi-Drive mode.

Type:
Reset Required:
Default:
Bit Values:

Type:

0 = Fault
0 = Fault
1 = Stop
2 = Zero Data
3 = Hold Last
4 = Send Flt Cfg
Read/Write
No
0
0 = Drive 0
1 = Drives 0-1
2 = Drives 0-2
3 = Drives 0-3
4 = Drives 0-4
Read/Write
Yes
N/A
0 = Drive 0
1 = Drives 0-1
2 = Drives 0-2
3 = Drives 0-3
4 = Drives 0-4
Read Only

Adapter Parameters
Parameter
No. Name and Description
13 [Flt Cfg Logic]
Sets the Logic Command data that is sent to the
drive if any of the following is true:
Parameter 09 - [Comm Flt Action] is set to
Send Flt Cfg and communications are
disrupted.
Parameter 10 - [Idle Fault Action] is set to
Send Flt Cfg and the scanner is put into
Program mode.
The bit definitions will depend on the product to
which the adapter is connected.
14 [Flt Cfg Ref]
Sets the Reference data that is sent to the drive if
any of the following is true:
Parameter 09- [Comm Flt Action] is set to
Send Flt Cfg and communications are
disrupted.
Parameter 10 - [Idle Flt Action] is set to Send
Flt Cfg and the scanner is put into Program
mode.
17
18
19
20
21

24

B-3

Details
Default:
Minimum:
Maximum:
Type:
Reset Required:

0000 0000 0000 0000

0000 0000 0000 0000
1111 1111 1111 1111
Read/Write
No

Default:
Minimum:
Maximum:
Type:
Reset Required:

0
0
4000
Read/Write
No

Sets the corresponding node addresses of the

daisy-chained drives when the adapter Mode
Jumper (J2) is set for Multi-Drive operation.

Important: If the drive uses a 16-bit

Reference, the most significant word of this
value must be set to zero (0) or a fault will
occur.
Default:
1
Default:
2
Default:
3
Default:
4
Default:
5
Minimum:
1
Maximum:
127
Type:
Read/Write
Reset Required: Yes

Important: The settings for these parameters

must match the Parameter A104 - [Comm Node
Addr] settings in the respective drives. Each
setting must also be unique (no duplicate node
address).
[P-DP State]
Displays the state of the Profibus controller.

Default:
Values:

[Drv 0 Addr]
[Drv 1 Addr]
[Drv 2 Addr]
[Drv 3 Addr]
[Drv 4 Addr]

Type:

N/A
0 = WAIT_PRM
1 = WAIT_CFG
2 = DATA_EX
3 = ERROR
Read Only

B-4

Notes:

Adapter Parameters

Appendix C

Logic Command/Status Words

Appendix C provides the definitions of the Logic Command/Logic
Status words that are used for some products that can be connected to the
Profibus adapter. If you do not see the Logic Command/Logic Status for
the product that you are using, refer to your products documentation.

PowerFlex 4 and PowerFlex 40 Drives

Logic Command Word
Logic Bits
15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 Command Description
x Stop
0 = Not Stop
1 = Stop
x
Start*
0 = Not Start
1 = Start
x
Jog
0 = Not Jog
1 = Jog
x
Clear
0 = Not Clear Faults
Faults
1 = Clear Faults
x x
Direction 00 = No Command
01 = Forward Command
10 = Reverse Command
11 = Change Direction (toggle)
x
Not used
x
MOP
0 = Not Increment
Increment 1 = Increment
x x
Accel Rate 00 = No Command
01 = Accel Rate 1 Command
10 = Accel Rate 2 Command
11 = Hold Accel Rate
x x
Decel Rate 00 = No Command
01 = Decel Rate 1 Command
10 = Decel Rate 2 Command
11 = Hold Decel Rate
x x x
Reference 000 = No Command
Select
001 = Freq Source = Select
010 = Freq Source = Int. Freq
011 = Freq Source = Comm
100 = Preset Freq 1
101 = Preset Freq 2
110 = Preset Freq 3
111 = Preset Freq 4
x
MOP
0 = Not Decrement
Decrement 1 = Decrement
* A 0 = Not Stop condition (logic 0) must first be present before a 1 = Start condition will start the drive.

C-2

Logic Command/Status Words

PowerFlex 4 and PowerFlex 40 Drives

Logic Status Word
Logic Bits
15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 Status
x Ready
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x

Active
Command
Direction
Actual
Direction
Accel
Decel
Alarm
Fault
At Speed
Main Freq
Operation
Command
Parameters

Description
0 = Not Ready
1 = Ready
0 = Not Active
1 = Active
0 = Reverse
1 = Forward
0 = Reverse
1 = Forward
0 = Not Accelerating
1 = Accelerating
0 = Not Decelerating
1 = Decelerating
0 = No Alarm
1 = Alarm
0 = No Fault
1 = Fault
0 = Not At Reference
1 = At Reference
0 = Not Controlled By Comm
1 = Controlled By Comm
0 = Not Controlled By Comm
1 = Controlled By Comm
0 = Not Locked
1 = Locked

Digital
Input 1
Status
Digital
Input 2
Status
Digital
Input 3
Status (1)
Digital
Input 4
Status (1)

(1) This status is available only with firmware revision FRN 2.xx and higher.

Appendix D

SLC Ladder Logic Examples

Appendix D provides examples that explain how to use a SLC controller
to send I/O Messaging to control, configure and monitor a PowerFlex 40
drive in Single Drive and Multi Drive mode.

Topic
Single Drive Example
Multi Drive Example

Page
D-2
D-9

D-2

SLC Ladder Logic Examples

Single Drive Example

Figure D.1 Main Routine
This example program is for a PROFIBUS demonstration using a SLC 5/ 04 processor with an SST Profibus scanner
(SST-PFB-SLC) in the first slot of the rack. The program is written for 2 drives on the network:
Station 1
Station 2

PowerFlex 40 with 22-COMM-P

PowerFlex 40 with 22-COMM-P

The expample program demonstrates using Logic Command / Reference, Logic Status / Feedback and Parameter
Access using the Parameter Protocol.
On power-up, zero out the transmit buffer to the Scanner.
First Pass
S:1

FLL
Fill File
Source
Dest
Length

0
15

Automatically have the SST-PFB-SCL scanner's watchdog period track that of the
SCL processor (recommended per SST user manual)

MOV
Move
Source

Dest

0
#N20:0
12

S:3
2561<
M0:1.4011
?<

The Scanner is configured to 12 bytes (6 words) of inputs for each drive. Two drives require 24 bytes (12 words).
Read the drives data from the Profibus scanner.
File N10: contains the acutal read data that can be used elsewhere in the ladder program.
Station 1
Station 2
M1:1.0 (N10:0) M1:1.6
M1:1.1 (N10:1) M1:1.7
M1:1.2 (N10:2) M1:1.8
M1:1.3 (N10:3) M1:1.9
M1:1.4 (N10:4) M1:1.10
M1:1.5 (N10:5) M1:1.11

(N10:6)
(N10:7)
(N10:8)
(N10:9)
(N10:10)
(N10:11)

Description
Logic Status
Speed Feedback
Parameter Protocol Word 1 (PCA)
Parameter Protocol Word 2 (IND)
Parameter Protocol Word 3 (PVA 1)
Parameter Protocol Word 4 (PVA 2)
COP
COP
Copy File
Source
Dest
Length

#M1:1.0
#N10:0
12

Execute LAD 3 - Station 1 Drive Logic

3

JSR
Jump To Subroutine
SBR File Number

U:3

JSR
Jump To Subroutine
SBR File Number

U:4

Execute LAD 4 - Station 2 Drive Logic

4

Write the drives' data to the profibus scanner.

File N20: contains the actual write data generated elsewhere in the ladder program.
Station 1
Station
M0:1.0 (N20:0) M0:1.6
M0:1.1 (N20:1) M0:1.7
M0:1.2 (N20:2) M0:1.8
M0:1.3 (N20:3) M0:1.9
M0:1.4 (N20:4) M0:1.10
M0:1.5 (N20:5) M0:1.11
5

(N20:6)
(N20:7)
(N20:8)
(N20:9)
(N20:10)
(N20:11)

Description
Logic Command
Speed Reference
Parameter Protocol Word 1 (PCA)
Parameter Protocol Word 2 (IND)
Parameter Protocol Word 3 (PVA1)
Parameter Protocol Word 4 (PVA2)
COP
COP
Copy File
Source
Dest
Length

#N20:0
#M0:1.0
12

END

SLC Ladder Logic Examples

Figure D.2 Drive 0 Control/Reference/Parameter Access Routine
Controlling the Logic Command word in the drive. B3:20/* bits are controlled elsewhere in the user program.

Station 1
Stop
Command
B3:20

Station 1
Logic Command
STOP
N20:0

0
0

Station 1
Start
Command
B3:20

Station 1
Logic Command
START
N20:0

1
1

Station 1
Jog
Command
B3:20

Station 1
Logic Command
JOG
N20:0

2
2

Station 1
Clear Faults
Command
B3:20

Station 1
Logic Command
CLEAR FAULTS
N20:0

3
3

Station 1
Reverse
Command
B3:20

Station 1
Logic Command
FORWARD
N20:0

4
4

Station 1
Reverse
Command
B3:20

Station 1
Logic Command
REVERSE
N20:0

5
To control the speed reference over the Profibus, the three Reference Select bits (bits 14-12) need to have the values 011.
Station 1
Logic Command
REFERENCE SELECT 0
N20:0
6
12
Station 1
Logic Command
REFERENCE SELECT 1
N20:0
7
13

"Never Closed"
B3:20

Station 1
Logic Command
REFERENCE SELECT 2
N20:0

8
5

14

D-3

D-4

SLC Ladder Logic Examples

Figure D.2 Drive 0 Control/Reference/Parameter Access Routine (continued)

Station 1 Speed Reference

The PowerFlex 40 parameter 38 - [Speed Reference] needs to be set to 5 ("RS485 [DSI] Port").
N19:1 is controlled elsewhere in the user program.
Station 1
Speed Reference
Write
MOV
Move
9
Source
N19:1
273<
Dest
N20:1
273<
This section of the routine is only needed if the application needs to perform Parameter Protocol Reads or Writes to Station 1.
On power-up, initialize the Parameter Protocol routine.
Station 1
Par Prot
Messaging
Request
B3:19
U
15

First Pass
S:1
10
15

This circuit utilizes the Parameter Protocol. A REQUEST to Station 1 is processed only once at a time, and after each
RESPONSE from Station 1 a zero must be sent and received to 'handshake' before the next REQUEST/RESPONSE
transaction can take place. For example:
Send a param. read request --> Receive a parameter read response --> Send a "0" --> Receive a "0" --> [Transaction compl.]
If the RESPONSE PCA Word 1 (N10:2) is "0", then a REQUEST can be initiated.
Elsewhere in the user program these words must be loaded with message data prior to initiating the REQUEST.
N7:10 = RC = the operation to be performed ("1" = Read, "2" = 16-bit Write),
N7:11 = PNU = the parameter number to read or write
N7:12 = Subindex = the DPI port # ("0" = Host or PowerFlex drive, "5" = 22-COMM-P, etc.)
N7:13 = PVA #1 (the parameter value (high word)) - only used when writing parameters
N7:14 = PVA #2 (the parameter value (low word)) - only used when writing parameters
The four Parameter Protocol Words set up in the scanner are used to perform the Parameter Protocol:
N20:2 = contains RC (the operation to be performed) and PNU (the parameter number to read or write) combined
N20:3 = Subindex (the DPI port #)
N20:4 = PVA #1 (the parameter value (high word))
N20:5 = PVA #2 (the parameter value (low word))
B3:19/15 is turned ON elsewhere in the program after a REQUEST message (N7:10-14) is loaded. This causes one Param.
Protocol read or write to occur and B3:19/15 is turned OFF when the transaction is complete.
Station 1
Par Prot
Station 1
Messaging
RESPONSE
Station 2
Request
PCA Word
PCA Word
B3:19
EQU
MOV
Equal
Move
11
15
Source A
N10:2
Source
N7:11
0<
77<
Source B
0
Dest
N20:2
0<
0<

RC bit 0
N7:10
0
RC bit 1
N7:10
1
RC bit 2
N7:10
2
IND Word
(Subindex)
COP
COP
Copy File
Source
Dest
Length

PCA Word
RC bit 0
N20:2
L
12
PCA Word
RC bit 1
N20:2
L
13
PCA Word
RC bit 2
N20:2
L
14

#N7:12
#N20:3
3

SLC Ladder Logic Examples

D-5

Figure D.2 Drive 0 Control/Reference/Parameter Access Routine (continued)

N10:2 is the Station 1 Response Parameter Access Word 1. It is <> 0 when a message has been received in response to a
message request. If the response is >= 7000 hex (28672 decimal), then the adapter is responding that an error has occurred.
In this case, the returned data in the response will contain a fault code and not the parameter value data.

12

The response message can be found at:

N7:20 = PCA Word = contains RC and PNU
N7:21 = Subindex = the DPI port # ("0" = Host or PowerFlex drive, "5" = 22-COMM-P, etc.)
N7:22 = PVA #1 = the parameter value (high word)
N7:23 = PVA #2 = the parameter value (low word)
The PVA's will either contain parameter read data, echo the parameter write data or contain an error code if unsuccessful.
Station 1
Par Prot
Station 1
Messaging
RESPONSE
RESPONSE Message
Request
PCA Word
PCA Word
B3:19
NEQ
COP
COP
Not Equal
Copy File
15
Source A
N10:2
Source
#N10:2
0<
Dest
#N7:20
Source B
0
Length
4
0<
Station 2
PCA Word
MOV
Move
Source
Dest

0
0<
N20:2
0<
Station 1
Par Prot
Messaging
Request
B3:19
U
15

13

END

D-6

SLC Ladder Logic Examples

Figure D.3 Drive 1 Control/Reference/Parameter Access Routine
Controlling the Logic Command word in the drive. B3:21/* bits are controlled elsewhere in the user program.

Station 2
Stop
Command
B3:21

Station 2
Logic Command
STOP
N20:6

0
0

Station 2
Start
Command
B3:21

Station 2
Logic Command
START
N20:6

1
1

Station 2
Jog
Command
B3:21

Station 2
Logic Command
JOG
N20:6

2
2

Station 2
Clear Faults
Command
B3:21

Station 2
Logic Command
CLEAR FAULTS
N20:6

3
3

Station 2
Reverse
Command
B3:21

Station 2
Logic Command
FORWARD
N20:6

4
4

Station 2
Reverse
Command
B3:21

Station 2
Logic Command
REVERSE
N20:6

5
To control the speed reference over the Profibus, the three Reference Select bits (bits 14-12) need to have the values 011.
Station 2
Logic Command
REFERENCE SELECT 0
N20:6
6
12
Station 2
Logic Command
REFERENCE SELECT 1
N20:6
7
13

"Never Closed"
B3:21

Station 2
Logic Command
REFERENCE SELECT 2
N20:6

8
5

14

SLC Ladder Logic Examples

D-7

Figure D.3 Drive 1 Control/Reference/Parameter Access Routine (continued)

Station 2 Speed Reference
The PowerFlex 40 parameter 38 - [Speed Reference] needs to be set to 5 ("RS485 [DSI] Port").
N19:7 is controlled elsewhere in the user program.
Station 2
Speed Reference
Write
MOV
9
Move
Source
N19:7
314<
Dest
N20:7
314<
This section of the routine is only needed if the application needs to perform Parameter Protocol Reads or Writes to Station 2.
On power-up, initialize the Parameter Protocol routine.
Station 2
Par Prot
Messaging
Request
B3:19
U
0

First Pass
S:1
10
15

This circuit utilizes the Parameter Protocol. A REQUEST to Station 2 is processed only once at a time, and after each
RESPONSE from Station 2 a zero must be sent and received to 'handshake' before the next REQUEST/RESPONSE
transaction can take place. For example:
Send a parameter read request --> Receive a param. read response --> Send a "0" --> Receive a "0" --> [Transaction compl.]
If the RESPONSE PCA Word 1 (N10:8) is "0", then a REQUEST can be initiated.
Elsewhere in the user program these words must be loaded with message data prior to initiating the REQUEST.
N7:30 = RC = the operation to be performed ("1" = Read, "2" = 16-bit Write)
N7:31 = PNU = the parameter number to read or write
N7:32 = Subindex = the DPI port # ("0" = Host or PowerFlex drive, "5" = 22-COMM-P, etc.)
N7:33 = PVA #1 (the parameter value (high word)) - only used when writing parameters
N7:34 = PVA #2 (the parameter value (low word)) - only used when writing parameters
The four Parameter Protocol Words set up in the scanner are used to perform the Parameter Protocol:
N20:8 = contains RC (the operation to be performed) and PNU (the parameter number to read or write) combined
N20:9 = Subindex (the DPI port #)
N20:10 = PVA #1 (the parameter value (high word))
N20:11 = PVA #2 (the parameter value (low word))
B3:19/0 is turned ON elsewhere in the program after a REQUEST message (N7:30-34) is loaded. This causes one
Parameter Protocol read or write to occur and B3:19/0 is turned OFF when the transaction is complete.
Station 2
Par Prot
Station 2
Messaging
RESPONSE
Station 2
Request
PCA Word
PCA Word
B3:19
EQU
MOV
11
Equal
Move
0
Source A
N10:8
Source
N7:31
0<
77<
Source B
0
Dest
N20:8
0<
0<

RC bit 0
N7:30
0
RC bit 1
N7:30
1
RC bit 2
N7:30
2
IND Word
(Subindex)
COP
Copy File
Source
Dest
Length

PCA Word
RC bit 0
N20:8
L
12
PCA Word
RC bit 1
N20:8
L
13
PCA Word
RC bit 2
N20:8
L
14

#N7:32
#N20:9
3

D-8

SLC Ladder Logic Examples

Figure D.3 Drive 1 Control/Reference/Parameter Access Routine (continued)
N10:8 is the Station 2 Response Parameter Access Word 1. It is <> 0 when a message has been received in response to a
message request. If the response is >= 7000 hex (28672 decimal), then the adapter is responding that an error has occured.
In this case, the returned data in the response will contain a fault code and not the parameter value data.

The response message can be found at:

N7:40 = PCA Word = contains RC and PNU
N7:41 = Subindex = the DPI port # ("0" = Host or PowerFlex drive, "5" = 22-COMM-P, etc.)
N7:42 = PVA #1 = the parameter value (high word)
N7:43 = PVA #2 = the parameter value (low word)
The PVA's will either contain parameter read data, echo the parameter write data or contain an error code if unsuccessful.
Station 2
Par Prot
Station 2
Messaging
RESPONSE
RESPONSE Message
Request
PCA Word
PCA Word
B3:19
NEQ
COP
Not Equal
Copy File
12
0
Source A
N10:8
Source
#N10:8
0<
Dest
#N7:40
Source B
0
Length
4
0<
Station 2
PCA Word
MOV
Move
Source
Dest

0
0<
N20:8
0<
Station 2
Par Prot
Messaging
Request
B3:19
U
0

13

END

SLC Ladder Logic Examples

D-9

Multi Drive Example

Figure D.4 Main Routine
This example program is for a PROFIBUS demonstration using a SLC 5&05 processor with an SST Profibus scanner
(SST-PFB-SLC) in the first slot of the rack. The program is written for 3 drives with one Profibus adapter on the network
(MultiDrive Mode):
Station 0
Station 1
Station 2

PowerFlex 40 with 22--COMM-P

PowerFlex 40
PowerFlex 40

The expample program demonstrates using Logic Command / Reference, Logic Status / Feedback and Parameter
Access using the Parameter Protocol.
On power-up, zero out the transmit buffer to the Scanner.
First Pass
S:1

FLL
Fill File
Source
Dest
Length

0
15

Automatically have the SST-PFB-SCL scanner's watchdog period track that of the
SCL processor (recommended per SST user manual)

MOV
Move
Source

Dest

0
#N20:0
10

S:3
2561<
M0:1.4011
?<

The Scanner is configured to 20 bytes (10 words) of inputs: 4 Bytes "Ctrl/Stat & Ref Fdbk" for each drive (= 12 Bytes)
8 Bytes "Parameter Access"
Read the drives data from the Profibus scanner.
File N10: contains the acutal read data that can be used elsewhere in the ladder program.
Address
Description
M1:1.0 (N10:0) Logic Status Drive 0
M1:1.1 (N10:1) Speed Feedback Drive 0
M1:1.2 (N10:2) Logic Status Drive 1
M1:1.3 (N10:3) Speed Feedback Drive 1
M1:1.4 (N10:4) Logic Status Drive 2
M1:1.5 (N10:5) Speed Feedback Drive 2
M1:1.6 (N10:6) Parameter Access Word 1 (PCA)
M1:1.7 (N10:7) Parameter Access Word 2 (IND)
M1:1.8 (N10:8) Parameter Access Word 3 (PVA 1)
M1:1.9 (N10:9) Parameter Access Word 4 (PVA 2)
COP
Copy File
Source
Dest
Length

#M1:1.0
#N10:0
10

Execute LAD 3 - Station 0 Drive Logic

3

JSR
JSR
Jump To Subroutine
SBR File Number

U:3

JSR
JSR
Jump To Subroutine
SBR File Number

U:4

Execute LAD 4 - Station 1 Drive Logic

4

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Figure D.4 Main Routine (continued)

Execute LAD 5 - Station 2 Drive Logic

5

JSR
JSR
Jump To Subroutine
SBR File Number

U:5

JSR
JSR
Jump To Subroutine
SBR File Number

U:6

Execute LAD 6 - Parameter Protocol

6

Write the drives' data to the profibus scanner.

File N20: contains the actual write data generated elsewhere in the ladder program.
Station
M0:1.0
M0:1.1
M0:1.2
M0:1.3
M0:1.4
M0:1.5
M0:1.6
M0:1.7
M0:1.8
M0:1.9
7

File No.
(N20:0)
(N20:1)
(N20:2)
(N20:3)
(N20:4)
(N20:5)
(N20:6)
(N20:7)
(N20:8)
(N20:9)

Description
Logic Command Drive 0
Speed Reference Drive 0
Logic Command Drive 1
Speed Reference Drive 1
Logic Command Drive 2
Speed Reference Drive 2
Parameter Access Word 1 (PCA)
Parameter Access Word 2 (IND)
Parameter Access Word 3 (PVA 1)
Parameter Access Word 4 (PVA 2)
COP
Copy File
Source
Dest
Length

#N20:0
#M0:1.0
10

END

SLC Ladder Logic Examples

D-11

Figure D.5 Drive 0 Control/Reference Routine

Controlling the Logic Command word in the drive. B3:20/* bits are controlled elsewhere in the user program.
Station 0
Stop
Command
B3:20

Station 0
Logic Command
STOP
N20:0

0
0

Station 0
Start
Command
B3:20

Station 0
Logic Command
START
N20:0

1
1

Station 0
Jog
Command
B3:20

Station 0
Logic Command
JOG
N20:0

2
2

Station 0
Clear Faults
Command
B3:20

Station 0
Logic Command
CLEAR FAULTS
N20:0

3
3

Station 0
Reverse
Command
B3:20

Station 0
Logic Command
FORWARD
N20:0

4
4

Station 0
Reverse
Command
B3:20
5

Station 0
Logic Command
REVERSE
N20:0

To control the speed reference over the Profibus, the three reference select bits (bits 14-12)
.
need to have the values 11.
Station 0
Logic Command
REFERENCE SELECT 0
N20:0
6
12
Station 0
Logic Command
REFERENCE SELECT 1
N20:0
7
13

"Never Closed"
B3:20

Station 0
Logic Command
REFERENCE SELECT 2
N20:0

8
5

14

Station 0 Speed Reference

The PowerFlex 40 parameter 38 - [Speed Reference] needs to be set to 5 ("RS485 [DSI] Port").
N19:1 is controlled elsewhere in the user program.
Station 0
Speed Reference
Write
MOV
9
Move
Source
N19:1
273<
Dest
N20:1
273<

10

END

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Figure D.6 Drive 0-1 Control/Reference Routine

Controlling the Logic Command word in the drive. B3:21/* bits are controlled elsewhere in the user program.

Station 1
Stop
Command
B3:21

Station 1
Logic Command
STOP
N20:2

0
0

Station 1
Start
Command
B3:21

Station 1
Logic Command
START
N20:2

1
1

Station 1
Jog
Command
B3:21

Station 1
Logic Command
JOG
N20:2

2
2

Station 1
Clear Faults
Command
B3:21

Station 1
Logic Command
CLEAR FAULTS
N20:2

3
3

Station 1
Reverse
Command
B3:21

Station 1

Logic Command
FORWARD
N20:2

4
4

Station 1
Reverse
Command
B3:21

Station 1
Logic Command
REVERSE
N20:2

5
4

To control the speed reference over the Profibus, the three Reference Select bits (bits 14-12) need to have the values 011.
Station 1
Logic Command
REFERENCE SELECT 0
N20:2
6
12

Station 1
Logic Command
REFERENCE SELECT 1
N20:2
7
13

"Never Closed"
B3:21

Station 1
Logic Command
REFERENCE SELECT 2
N20:2

8
5

14

Station 1 Speed Reference

The PowerFlex 40 parameter 38 - [Speed Reference] needs to be set to 5 ("RS485 [DSI] Port").
N19:3 is controlled elsewhere in the user program.
Station 1
Speed Reference
Write
MOV
9
Move
Source
N19:3
314<
Dest
N20:3
0<

10

END

SLC Ladder Logic Examples

D-13

Figure D.7 Drive 0-2 Control/Reference Routine

Controlling the Logic Command word in the drive. B3:22/* bits are controlled elsewhere in the user program.

Station 2
Stop
Command
B3:22

Station 2
Logic Command
STOP
N20:4

0
0

Station 2
Start
Command
B3:22

Station 2
Logic Command
START
N20:4

1
1

Station 2
Jog
Command
B3:22

Station 2
Logic Command
JOG
N20:4

2
2

Station 2
Clear Faults
Command
B3:22

Station 2
Logic Command
CLEAR FAULTS
N20:4

3
3

Station 2
Reverse
Command
B3:22

Station 2
Logic Command
FORWARD
N20:4

4
4

Station 2
Reverse
Command
B3:22

Station 2
Logic Command
REVERSE
N20:4

5
4

To control the speed reference over the Profibus, the three Reference Select bits (bits 14-12) need to have the values 011.
Station 2
Logic Command
REFERENCE SELECT 0
N20:4
6

12

Station 2
Logic Command
REFERENCE SELECT 1
N20:4
7

13

"Never Closed"
B3:22

Station 2 Speed Reference

The PowerFlex 40 parameter 38 - [Speed Reference]
needs to be set to 5 ("RS485 [DSI] Port").
N19.5 is controlled elsewhere in the user program.

Station 2
Logic Command
REFERENCE SELECT 2
N20:4

14
Station 2
Speed Reference
Write

MOV
MOV

Move
Source
Dest

10

N19:5
314<
N20:5
0<

END

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Figure D.8 Parameter Accessing Routine

This section of the routine is only needed if the application needs to perform Parameter Protocol Reads or Writes to Station 2.
On power-up, initialize the Parameter Protocol routine.
Par Prot
Messaging
Request
B3:19
U
0

First Pass
S:1
0
15

This circuit utilizes the Parameter Protocol. A REQUEST to the Profibus adapter is processed only once at a time,
and after each RESPONSE from the adapter a zero must be sent and received to 'handshake' before the next
REQUEST/RESPONSE transaction can take place. For example:
Send a param. read request --> Receive a param. read response --> Send a "0" --> Receive a "0" --> [Transaction complete]
If the RESPONSE PCA Word 1 (N10:6) is "0", then a REQUEST can be initiated
.
Elsewhere in the user program these words must be loaded with message data prior to initiating the REQUEST.
N7:10 = RC = the operation to be performed ("1" = Read, "2" = 16-bit Write)
N7:11 = PNU = the parameter number to read or write
N7:12 = Subindex = the DPI port # ("0" = Station 0, "1" = Station 1, "2" = Station 2, "5" = 22-COMM-P, etc.)
N7:13 = PVA #1 (the parameter value (high word)) - only used when writing parameters
N7:14 = PVA #2 (the parameter value (low word)) - only used when writing parameters
The four Parameter Protocol Words set up in the scanner are used to perform the Parameter Protocol:
N20:6 = contains RC (the operation to be performed) and PNU (the parameter number to read or write) combined
N20:7 = Subindex (the DPI port #)
N20:8 = PVA #1 (the parameter value (high word))
N20:9 = PVA #2 (the parameter value (low word))
B3:19/0 is turned ON elsewhere in the program after a REQUEST message (N7:10-14) is loaded. This causes one
Parameter Protocol read or write to occur and B3:19/0 is turned OFF when the transaction is complete.
Par Prot
Messaging
RESPONSE
Request
PCA Word
PCA Word
B3:19
EQU
MOV
Equa
Move
1
0
Source A
N10:6
Source
N7:11
0<
77<
Source B
0
Dest
N20:6
0<
12304<

RC bit 0
N7:10
0
RC bit 1
N7:10
1
RC bit 2
N7:10
2
IND Word
(Subindex)
COP
Copy File
Source
Dest
Length

PCA Word
RC bit 0
N20:6
L
12
PCA Word
RC bit 1
N20:6
L
13
PCA Word
RC bit 2
N20:6
L
14

#N7:12
#N20:7
3

SLC Ladder Logic Examples

D-15

Figure D.8 Parameter Accessing Routine (continued)

N10:6 is the Response Parameter Access Word 1. It is <> 0 when a message has been received in response to a
message request. If the response is >= 7000 hex (28672 decimal), then the adapter is responding that an error has occurred.
In this case, the returned data in the response will contain a fault code and not the parameter value data.
The response message can be found at:
N7:20 = PCA Word = contains RC and PNU
N7:21 = Subindex = the DPI port # ("0" = Station 0, "1" = Station 1, "2" = Station 2, "5" = 22-COMM-P, etc.)
N7:22 = PVA #1 = the parameter value (high word)
N7:23 = PVA #2 = the parameter value (low word)
The PVA's will either contain parameter read data, echo the parameter write data or contain an error code if unsuccessful.
Par Prot
Messaging
RESPONSE
RESPONSE Message
Request
PCA Word
PCA Word
B3:19
NEQ
COP
COP
Not Equal
Copy File
2
0
Source A
N10:6
Source
#N10:6
0<
Dest
#N7:20
Source B
0
Length
4
0<
PCA Word
MOV
Move
Source
Dest

0
0<
N20:6
12304<

Par Prot
Messaging
Request
B3:19
U
0
3

END

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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 Profibus. 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 22-COMM-P Profibus adapter is an adapter that connects,
PowerFlex drives to a Profibus Network. Adapters are sometimes also
called cards, embedded communication options, gateways,
modules, and peripherals.

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.
Controller
A controller, also called programmable logic controller, is a solid-state
control system that has a user-programmable memory for storage of
instructions to implement specific functions such as I/O control, logic,
timing, counting, report generation, communication, arithmetic, and data
file manipulation. A controller consists of a central processor, input/
output interface, and memory. See also Scanner.

Data Rate
The data rate is the speed at which data is transferred on the Profibus
network. The available data rates depend on the type of cable and total
cable length used on the network:
Baudrate
9.6kbps
19.2kbps
93.75kbps
187.5kbps
500kbps
1.5Mbps
3Mbps
6Mbps
12Mbps

Maximum Cable Length

1000m
1000m
1000m
1000m
400m
200m
100m
100m
100m

Glossary-2
DSI
Drive Serial Interface - a modification of the ModBus RS-485 serial
communication protocol used by various Allen-Bradley drives and
power products.
DSI Peripheral
A device that provides an interface between DSI and a network or user.
Peripheral devices are also referred to as adapters and modules.
The serial converter and PowerFlex 4-Class HIMs (22-HIM-*) are
examples of DSI peripherals.
DSI Product
A device that uses the DSI communications interface to communicate
with one or more peripheral devices. For example, a motor drive such as
a PowerFlex 4-Class drive is a DSI product. In this manual, a DSI
product is also referred to as product or host.
DriveExplorer Software
DriveExplorer software is a tool for monitoring and configuring
Allen-Bradley drives and communication adapters. It can be run on
computers running Microsoft Windows 95, 98, ME, NT 4.0 (Service
Pack 3 or later), 2000, XP and CE (version 2.11 and higher) operating
systems. DriveExplorer (version 3.01 or higher) can be used for this
communication adapter and PowerFlex 4-Class drives. Information
about DriveExplorer software and a free lite version can be accessed at
http://www.ab.com/drives/driveexplorer.
DriveTools SP Software
DriveTools SP Software is a tool for monitoring and configuring Allen
Bradley drives and communication adapters. It can be run on computers
running Microsoft Windows 98, ME, NT 4.0 (Service Pack 3 or later)
2000 and XP operating systems. DriveTools SP (version 2.02 or higher)
can be used for this communication adapter and PowerFlex 4-Class
drives. Information about DriveTools SP can be accessed at http://
www.ab.com/drives/drivetools/index.

Fault Action
A fault action determines how the adapter and connected product act
when a communications fault (for example, a cable is disconnected)
occurs or when the scanner is switched out of run mode. The former uses
a communications fault action, and the latter uses an idle fault action.

Glossary-3
Fault Configuration
When communications are disrupted (for example, a cable is
disconnected), the adapter and PowerFlex drive can respond with a
user-defined fault configuration. The user sets the data that is sent to the
drive in the fault configuration parameters (Parameter 13 - [Flt Cfg
Logic] and Parameter 14- [Flt Cfg Ref]). When a fault action
parameter is set to use the fault configuration and a fault occurs, the data
from these parameters is sent as the Command Logic and/or Reference.
Feedback
See Reference/Feedback
Flash Update
The process of updating firmware in the adapter. The adapter can be
flash updated using the controlFLASH tool or the X-Modem protocol
and a 1203-SSS Smart Self-powered Serial converter (firmware 3.001 or
higher firmware).

GSD File
A GSD File is a file used by network configuration tools to configure the
adapter. The GSD file contains GSD modules for setting up the
communication with the adapter.

HIM (Human Interface Module)

A device that can be used to configure and control a PowerFlex 4-Class
drive. PowerFlex 4-Class HIMs (22-HIM-*) can be used to configure
connected peripherals.
Hold Last
When communications are 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
Profibus 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/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 scanners point of
view. Output is transmitted by the scanner and consumed by the adapter.
Input is transmitted by the adapter and consumed by the scanner.

Glossary-4

Logic Command/Logic Status

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

Master
See Scanner

Node Address
A Profibus network can have as many as 126 devices connected to it.
Each device on the network must have a unique node address between 0
and 126.
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.

Parameter Messaging
Parameter Messages are used to configure, monitor, and diagnose
devices over Profibus.
PowerFlex 4-Class Drives
The Allen-Bradley PowerFlex 4-Class family of drives include the
PowerFlex 4 and PowerFlex 40. These drives can be used for
applications ranging from 0.2 kW (0.25 HP) to 11kW (15 HP).
All PowerFlex 4-Class drives implement DSI, allowing those that
support an internal adapter to use the 22-COMM-P Profibus adapter. The
adapter can be installed in a PowerFlex 40 drive but not in the PowerFlex
4. This manual focuses on using the adapter with a PowerFlex 40 drive.

Glossary-5
Profibus Network
A Profibus network uses RS485 to connect devices (for example,
controllers, drives, and motor starters). A Profibus network can support a
maximum of 126 devices. Each device is assigned a unique node address
and transmits data on the network at the same data rate.
A cable is used to connect devices on the network. It contains the bus
signal. Devices can be connected to the network in a daisy chain
connection.
General information about Profibus and the Profibus specification are
maintained by the Profibus Trade Organization (PTO). PTO is online at
http://www.profibus.com.

Reference/Feedback
The Reference is used to send a Reference (for example, speed,
frequency, torque) to the product. It consists of one word of input 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 a product. It consists of one
word of output 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.

Scanner
A scanner is a separate module (of a multi-module controller) or a
built-in component (of a single-module controller) that provides
communication with adapters connected to a network. See also
Controller.
A Scanner is often called Master.
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.

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 command 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
9-pin D-shell plug, 2-5

catalog number, 1-1

Comm Flt Action parameter, B-2
commissioning the adapter, 2-1

A
adapter
applying power, 2-9
commissioning, 2-1
compatible products, 1-3
components, 1-1
definition, G-1
features, 1-2
grounding, 2-7
illustration, 1-1
installing, 2-1 to 2-9
mounting, 2-7 to 2-8
parameters, B-1 to B-3
resetting, 3-6
Single/Multi-Drive mode of
operation, 2-4
specifications, A-1
tools to configure, 3-1
troubleshooting, 8-1
viewing the active configuration,
3-7
applying power to the adapter, 2-9
attentions, 1-4, 5-1, 6-1

communications module, refer to

adapter
compatible products, 1-3
components, 1-1
configuration tools, 1-3, 3-1
Configuring
Profibus scanner, 4-1
connecting the adapter to the
network, 2-4
controller
definition, G-1
running Parameter messaging,
6-2

D
data rate
definition, G-1
dimensions, A-1
DriveExplorer
accessing parameters with, 3-1
definition, G-2
free lite version, G-2
drives, see PowerFlex drives

B
baud rate, refer to data rate
bit definitions for logic command/
status word, C-1

C
cables
clamp-on ferrite cable clamp, 2-6
DSI Internal Interface, 2-6, 2-7
Profibus, 2-5

DriveTools SP
accessing parameters with, 3-1
definition, G-2
supported feature, 1-2
Drv 0 - 4 Addr parameters, B-3

Index-2
DSI
connector on adapter, 1-1
data rate, 3-7
definition, G-2
Internal Interface cable, 2-6, 2-7
peripheral, G-2
products, G-2

G
grounding the adapter, 2-7
GSD-file
adding, 4-3, 4-4
installing, 4-3

DSI I/O Actual parameter, B-2

DSI I/O Cfg parameter, B-2
DSI Mode parameter, B-1

E
EEPROM, refer to Non-Volatile
Storage (NVS)

HIM (Human Interface Module)

accessing parameters with, 3-1
definition, G-3
using PowerFlex 4-Class HIM,
1-1, 3-2, 3-3

equipment required, 1-3

hold last
configuring an adapter for, 3-5
definition, G-3

events
clearing, 8-6
list of, 8-6
viewing, 8-6

I/O

examples
Profibus network, 4-1

F
fault action
configuring an adapter, 3-5
definition, G-2
fault configuration
configuring an adapter for, 3-5
definition, G-3
faults, refer to events
features, 1-2
firmware release, P-2
flash update, G-3
Flt Cfg Logic parameter, B-3
Flt Cfg Ref parameter, B-3

I
about, 5-1
configuring an adapter for, 3-4
definition, G-3
image, 5-2, 7-5
Idle Flt Action parameter, B-2
image, 5-2
installation
applying power to the adapter, 2-9
commissioning the adapter, 2-1
connecting to the drive, 2-6, 2-7
connecting to the network, 2-4
preparing for, 2-1
Internal Interface cable
connecting to a drive, 2-7
connecting to an adapter, 2-7
illustration, 2-7

Index-3

L
LEDs, refer to status indicators
Logic Command/Status
bit definitions, C-1
definition, G-4
in I/O image, 5-2, 7-5
using, 5-2

M
manual
conventions, P-2
related documentation, P-1
web site, P-1
Masters/Slaves Library, 4-5
mechanical dimensions, A-1
MOD status indicator
locating, 8-1
troubleshooting with, 8-3
modes of operation, 1-6
mounting the adapter, 2-7 to 2-8
Multi-Drive mode
additional information, 7-7
Parameter data, 7-7
setting with the jumper, 2-4
system wiring, 7-4
using, 7-1
versus Single mode, 7-1

N
NET A status indicator
locating, 8-1
troubleshooting with, 8-4
NET B status indicator
locating, 8-1
not used, 8-1
node address
definition, G-4
setting with switches, 2-2

Non-Volatile Storage (NVS)

definition, G-4
in adapter, 3-1
in drive, 6-1

O
operating status, 1-6

P
Parameter
Protocol, 6-3
Parameter messaging
about, 6-1
definition, G-4
running, 6-2
parameters
accessing, 3-1
active configuration, 3-7
convention, P-2
list of, B-1 to B-3
numbers, B-1
P-DP Addr Actual parameter, B-1
P-DP Rate Actual Parameter, B-1
P-DP State parameter, B-3
plug, 2-5
PORT status indicator
locating, 8-1
troubleshooting with, 8-2
power consumption, A-1
PowerFlex drives, G-4
4/40 logic command/status, C-1
compatible with adapter, 1-3
HIM, 1-1, 3-2, 3-3
installing adapter on, 2-6, 2-7
preparing for an installation, 2-1
processor, refer to controller

Index-4
Profibus
9-pin D-shell plug, 2-5
cable, 2-5
connector on adapter, 1-1
Profibus adapter, refer to adapter
programmable logic controller, refer to
controller

switches
locating, 1-1
setting, 2-2

T
technical support, P-2
tools required, 1-3

Q
Quick Start, 1-5

R
reference/feedback
definition, G-5
in I/O image, 5-2, 7-5
using, 5-3

troubleshooting, 8-1 to 8-6

U
update, see flash update

regulatory compliance, A-1

web site
for GSD-file, 4-3
for manuals, P-1

related documentation, P-1

wiring, refer to cables

Reset Module parameter, B-2

ribbon cable, refer to Internal
Interface cable

S
safety precautions, 1-4
scanner
definition, G-5
Single mode
setting with the jumper, 2-4
versus Multi-Drive mode, 7-1
specifications
adapter, A-1
SST Profibus scanner
configuration software, 4-2
configuring, 4-5
status indicators
definition, G-5
identifying, 1-6
locating, 8-1

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

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Publication 22COMM-UM005C-EN-P May 2004

Supersedes 22COMM-UM005B-EN-P February 2004

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