Module Overview
The RIO-DRV communications module is used to connect applications written for
Allen-Bradley remote I/O drives to Allen-Bradley Ethernet drives. Typical applications
for this module include replacing obsolete remote I/O drives with newer Ethernet drives.
For applications where multiple drives exist on a single Remote I/O network, a single
AN-X2 gateway can be used to provide data for up to four Ethernet/IP drives.
You must thoroughly understand the application and the details of the operation of the
remote I/O drive being replaced and the target Ethernet drive. In particular, it may be
necessary to make some changes to the application, depending on the operation of the
Ethernet drive.
Remote I/O network features:
•
emulates up to 4 racks, with rack numbers from 1 to 76 octal, with any
combination of partial racks
•
supports all remote I/O baud rates
The AN-X2-ABRIO-DRV module has a web interface for configuration, for monitoring
logs, and for performing other administrative functions. You can communicate with the
module using any standard web browser such as Internet Explorer.
The module firmware can be updated over Ethernet using the web interface. Refer to
page 41 for details.
