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1 PRE-OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
1.1
Product Overview
The A1-ETHERNET Multiprotocol Ethernet interface allows information to be transferred seamlessly
between an iMASTER Standard A1 inverter and several Ethernet-based fieldbus networks with minimal
configuration requirements. The interface installs directly onto the inverter, and presents two RJ-45 jacks
with an embedded 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Ethernet switch for connection to the Ethernet network. In
addition to the supported fieldbus protocols, the interface also hosts a fully-customizable embedded web
server, which provides access to inverter information via a standard web browser for remote monitoring
and control.
Before using the interface, please familiarize yourself with the product and be sure to thoroughly read
the instructions and precautions contained in this manual. In addition, please make sure that this
instruction manual is delivered to the end user of the interface, and keep this instruction manual in a safe
place for future reference or unit inspection.
Note that different interface firmware versions may provide varying levels of support for the various
protocols. When using this manual, therefore, always keep in mind the release date of the firmware
version running on your interface as it must correspond to this manual’s respective release date in order
for all documented aspects to apply.
Supported Protocols
The interface currently provides server support for the following fieldbus protocols:
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Modbus/TCP Server
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EtherNet/IP Server (DLR node)
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Allen Bradley CSP Server (also known as “PCCC” and “AB Ethernet”)
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BACnet/IP Server
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PROFINET IO Device (MRP client)
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EtherCAT Slave
1.2
Features and Specifications
Table 1: Features
Item
Description
Simultaneous Protocols
Supports all standard unmodified Ethernet (SUE) protocols
simultaneously
ADT Fieldbus Option
Configuration Studio
Graphical user interface for discovery, configuration, and firmware
update
WEB Server (HTTP)
Access all parameters, dashboard with gauges, customizable with
XTPro
Communication Loss Detection Configurable actions for “fail-safe” conditions
Field Upgradeable
Firmware updates automatically handled by the studio
Parameter Management
Advanced management of parameter access and scan priority
Parameter Backup and Restore Drive cloning