Drives

PowerFlex® BACnet MS/TP Adapter

20-COMM-B

The 20-COMM-B BACnet MS/TP Adapter provides a direct BACnet MS/TP interface for PowerFlex 70 (SC or EC), 700 (SC or VC) and 700H drives.  This adapter implements a 2-wire RS-485 design of BACnet called MS/TP (Master – Slave / Token-Passing) which uses baud rates of 9600, 19200, 38400, or 76800 bps and supports node addresses up to 127.

Different than most drive communication adapters, a BACnet MS/TP adapter uses network objects to view logic status, feedback and monitor parameter values and to send logic control, reference and change parameter values.  However, functionality such as communication loss actions, diagnostic items, safe-state data, and flash upgradeability are still supported.

• Addressable up to node 127
• Simple, out-of-the-box setup makes configuration quick and easy
• Autobauds or communicates at a set baud rate (9600, 19200, 38400 or 76800 bps)
• Compatible with Allen-Bradley® configuration tools, including PowerFlex DPI HIMs (20-HIM-**), DriveExplorer™ (v3.01 or higher), and DriveExecutive™ (v3.01 or higher)
• Supports "DPI Routing" for access through a single 1203-USB or 1203-SSS converter to multiple BACnet MS/TP-networked drives using DriveExplorer software
• LED indicators report the status of drive communications, the adapter, and network
• Flash upgradeable — firmware can be updated anytime, anywhere