User Manual · Publication 520COM-UM001 · Rockwell Automation

PowerFlex 525 Embedded EtherNet/IP Adapter User Manual

This user manual covers the EtherNet/IP adapter embedded on the Main Control Board of Allen-Bradley PowerFlex 525 drives. It describes adapter setup, IP address configuration via BOOTP or parameters, I/O and explicit messaging, multi-drive mode, and EtherNet/IP object definitions. Compatible configuration tools include RSLogix 5000 (version 17 or greater), Logix Designer (version 21 or greater), and Connected Components Workbench (version 3 or greater).

Download PDF
5 Max Drives per Node
4 In + 4 Out Datalinks
5.0 ms Min RPI
RJ-45, CAT-5, 100Base-Tx Ethernet Port

Document Preview

Open the full PDF in a new tab  · Publication 520COM-UM001

Specifications

Ethernet Port

Connector RJ-45
Cable Standard CAT-5
Network Type 100Base-Tx
Data Rate Options Auto detect, 10 Mbps Full, 10 Mbps Half, 100 Mbps Full, 100 Mbps Half

I/O Configuration

Logic Command/Status word size 16-bit
Reference/Feedback word size 16-bit
Datalinks (write to drive) Up to 4 x 16-bit (C153...C156)
Datalinks (read from drive) Up to 4 x 16-bit (C157...C160)
Assembly Instance, Input 1 (required)
Assembly Instance, Output 2 (required)
Assembly Instance, Configuration 6 (required)

Fault Action Options (C143, C144)

0: Fault Drive is faulted and stopped (default)
1: Stop Drive stops per P045 [Stop Mode] setting
2: Zero Data Reference and Datalink values set to 0
3: Hold Last Reference and Datalink values held at last value
4: Send Flt Cfg Configured Logic, Reference, and Datalink values sent to drive

Communication Protocols

Supported industrial networks and field buses for the products covered by this publication.

EtherNet/IP Embedded adapter supports implicit I/O messaging (UDP multicast or unicast) and explicit messaging (TCP). Supports CIP connections; unicast requires RSLogix 5000 version 18 or greater, or Logix Designer version 21 or greater with a ControlLogix or CompactLogix controller. RS-485 / DSI DSI port (RS-485) used for handheld HIM and remote options, and for multi-drive mode wiring between the embedded adapter and subordinate drives.

Document Contents

Full PDF covers the following topics in detail:

  • Preface
  • Chapter 1: Getting Started
  • Chapter 2: Setting Up the Adapter
  • Chapter 3: Configuring the Adapter
  • Chapter 4: Configuring the I/O
  • Chapter 5: Using the I/O
  • Chapter 6: Using Explicit Messaging
  • Chapter 7: Using Multi-Drive Mode
  • Chapter 8: Troubleshooting
  • Appendix A: Specifications
  • Appendix B: Adapter Parameters
  • Appendix C: EtherNet/IP Objects
  • Appendix D: Logic Command/Status Words: PowerFlex 525 Drives
  • Glossary

In-Stock Products Covered by This Document

Every product below is in stock at our Charlotte, NC warehouse and covered by this publication. Ships same-day (orders before 4 PM ET) with 2.5-year warranty included.

25B-A4P8N104
25B-A4P8N104
Allen-Bradley 25B-A4P8N104 PowerFlex 525 AC Drive 1 HP
$549.99
25B-B011N104
25B-B011N104
Allen-Bradley 25B-B011N104 PowerFlex 525 AC Drive 3 HP
$645.00
25B-D010N104
25B-D010N104
Allen-Bradley 25B-D010N104 PowerFlex 525 AC Drive 5 HP
$579.99
25B-D013N104
25B-D013N104
Allen-Bradley 25B-D013N104 PowerFlex 525 AC Drive 7.5 HP
$669.99
25B-D017N104
25B-D017N104
Allen-Bradley 25B-D017N104 PowerFlex 525 AC Drive 10 HP
$949.99
25B-D024N104
25B-D024N104
Allen-Bradley 25B-D024N104 PowerFlex 525 AC Drive 15 HP
$1,060.99
25B-D030N104
25B-D030N104
Allen-Bradley 25B-D030N104 PowerFlex 525 AC Drive 20 HP
$1,149.99
25B-D037N114
25B-D037N114
Allen-Bradley 25B-D037N114 PowerFlex 525 AC Drive 25 HP
$1,909.99

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I set the IP address on the PowerFlex 525 embedded EtherNet/IP adapter?
There are two methods. By default, the adapter is configured to accept an IP address from a BOOTP server. Alternatively, set parameter C128 [EN Addr Sel] to 1 "Parameters," then set parameters C129 through C132 [EN IP Addr Cfg 1...4] to the desired IP address, and cycle drive power to apply the change.
How many drives can share a single EtherNet/IP node in multi-drive mode?
Multi-drive mode allows up to five drives to share a single EtherNet/IP node. The subordinate drives are connected to the embedded adapter via an RS-485 network.
What configuration software is compatible with the embedded EtherNet/IP adapter?
Compatible tools include RSLogix 5000 (version 17 or greater), Logix Designer (version 21 or greater), Connected Components Workbench (version 3 or greater), RSLinx Classic (version 2.50 or later), and the PowerFlex 4-class HIM (22-HIM-A3 or 22-HIM-C2S). The drive's built-in keypad interface can also be used.
What happens when EtherNet/IP communication is disrupted?
By default, parameters C143 [EN Comm Flt Actn] and C144 [EN Idle Flt Actn] cause the drive to fault and stop. These parameters can be configured to instead stop the drive per P045, hold the last Reference and Datalink values, set them to zero, or transmit preconfigured fault values (Logic, Reference, and up to four Datalinks) defined in parameters C145 through C150.
What is Automatic Device Configuration (ADC) and which software versions support it?
ADC is a feature in RSLogix 5000 (version 20 or greater) and Logix Designer (version 21 or greater) that automatically downloads drive configuration data when the Logix controller establishes an EtherNet/IP connection to a PowerFlex 525 drive. ADC is not available in multi-drive mode or for DSI peripherals.
What Datalinks are available and how are they configured?
The adapter supports four 16-bit Datalinks to write data from the network to the drive (configured via C153...C156 [EN Data In 1...4]) and four 16-bit Datalinks to read data from the drive to the network (configured via C157...C160 [EN Data Out 1...4]). Datalink parameters must be assigned in consecutive numerical order starting with the first parameter to avoid unnecessary expansion of the I/O connection.
What is the minimum Requested Packet Interval (RPI) when using a CompactLogix controller?
The manual states the RPI value in the Connection tab should be set to 5.0 milliseconds or greater. Higher values should be used for lower-priority devices to conserve network bandwidth.

Disclaimer

Disclaimer: PLC Exchange is an independent reseller and is not an authorized distributor, affiliate, licensee, partner, or agent of Allen-Bradley / Rockwell Automation. All product information on this page is compiled from publicly-available manufacturer publications, technical data sheets, and catalog sources, each of which remains the copyright of its originating manufacturer. We make no representation or warranty, express or implied, regarding the accuracy, completeness, timeliness, or fitness for any particular purpose of the specifications or descriptions shown — content may contain errors, omissions, or out-of-date information. Product images are the property of their respective manufacturers, trademark owners, and source publications, and are displayed solely for identification purposes under the nominative fair use doctrine; images are representative and may depict a different configuration or catalog variant than the exact product listed. Purchasers should independently verify specifications against the current manufacturer publication before placing an order. All product names, trademarks, service marks, and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners, and their use does not imply endorsement or affiliation.