1 Introduction
1.1 Purpose of the Manual
The EtherNet/IP Programming Guide provides information
about conguring the system, controlling the frequency
converter, accessing parameters, programming, and
troubleshooting.
The programming guide is intended for use by qualied
personnel familiar with the VLT
®
frequency converter, with
EtherNet/IP technology, and with the PC or PLC used as a
master in the system.
Read the instructions before programming and follow the
procedures in this manual.
VLT
®
is a registered trademark.
CIP™ is a registered trademark.
EtherNet/IP™ is a trademark of ODVA, Inc.
1.2 Additional Resources
Resources available for the frequency converter and
optional equipment are:
•
The VLT® Midi Drive FC 280 Operating Guide
provides the necessary information to get the
frequency converter up and running.
•
The VLT® Midi Drive FC 280 Design Guide provides
detailed information about capabilities and
functionality to design motor control systems.
•
The VLT® Midi Drive FC 280 Programming Guide
provides more details on working with
parameters and many application examples.
Supplementary publications and manuals are available
from Danfoss. See drives.danfoss.com/knowledge-center/
technical-documentation/ for listings.
1.3
Document and Software Version
This manual is regularly reviewed and updated. All
suggestions for improvement are welcome. Table 1.1 shows
the document version and the corresponding software
version.
Edition Remarks
Software
version
MG07H1xx The rst edition of this manual. 2.17
Table 1.1 Document and Software Version
1.4
Product Overview
This programming guide relates to the EtherNet/IP interface
for VLT
®
Midi Drive FC 280.
The EtherNet/IP interface is designed to communicate with
any system complying with the CIP EtherNet/IP standard.
EtherNet/IP provides users with the network tools to
deploy standard Ethernet technology for manufacturing
applications while enabling internet and enterprise connec-
tivity.
The EtherNet/IP control cassette is intended for use with
VLT
®
Midi Drive FC 280.
1.5 Approvals and Certications
More approvals and certications are available. For more
information, contact a local Danfoss partner.
Introduction EtherNet/IP
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