1 Publication 1734-UM011A-EN-P - February 2004
Chapter
1
About the 1734-AENT Adapter
What This
Chapter Contains
This chapter provides an overview of the 1734-AENT POINT I/O
EtherNet/IP adapter, its primary features, and how to use it. You will need to
understand the concepts discussed in this chapter to configure your adapter
and use it in an EtherNet/IP control system. The following table lists where to
find specific information in this chapter.
For information about See page
Important Adapter Considerations 1-2
Set the Chassis Size 1-2
Adapter replacement 1-2
Empty Slots and RIUP Situations 1-3
Power Up a System For the First Time 1-4
Adapter Features 1-4
Hardware/Software Compatibility 1-5
What the Adapter Does 1-5
Use of the Common Industrial Protocol (CIP) 1-5
Understand the Producer/Consumer Model 1-6
Specify the Requested Packet Interval (RPI) 1-6
Support of Rack Optimized and Direct Connections 1-6
Mix Rack Optimized and Direct Connections 1-7
ATTENTION
You must use Series C POINT I/O modules with the
1734-AENT adapter. Series A or B POINT I/O
modules will not work with this adapter.