Automatic Device Configuration (ADC) with the PowerFlex 525 Drive

Automatic Device Configuration (ADC) is a feature (in Version 20 of RSLogix 5000 software and Version 21+ of Studio 5000 software) that supports the automatic download of drive configuration data whenever the Logix controller establishes an Ethernet/IP network connection to a PowerFlex 525 drive and its associated peripherals. ADC is available when the PowerFlex 525 drive is connected using either the embedded onboard Ethernet/IP adapter or the Ethernet/IP DLR adapter to a compatible controller; furthermore, the PowerFlex 755 is capable of ADC out of the box, as well as the PowerFlex 753 drive if the Ethernet/IP DLR ENETR adapter is used.

The project and controller contain the parameter settings for any PowerFlex drives in the project. When the project is downloaded to the controller, these settings are also transferred and reside in the PLC memory. ADC automates the drive configuration download process and saves valuable time – particularly in getting a new drive up and running quickly under a drive replacement scenario.