Chapter 5: Communications
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SR55 Series Soft Starter User Manual – 1st Ed, Rev F – 09/18/2019
NeTWoRk commuNIcATIoNs – eTheRNeT/Ip ANd modbus Tcp
CommuniCaTion module overvieW
Two communication modules are available which allow network communication and control
for the SR55 soft starter.
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SR55-CM-ENETIP for
EtherNet/IP network communication.
•
SR55-CM-MODTCP for
Modbus network communication.
Both modules have two RJ45 ports for daisy chaining to multiple starters. These ports act as a
switch. It does not matter which port you connect to.
Install the applicable communication module in the SR55 option module slot per the
hardware installation instructions in the “Accessories” chapter of this user manual.
refer To The insTallaTion insTrucTions in The “accessories” chapTer of This user manual before
aTTempTing To insTall The communicaTion modules.
module insTallaTion – sr55-Cm-eneTip and sr55-Cm-modTCp
SR55-xxx Bottom View
Great care must be taken to properly seat the
communication modules into the SR55 soft
starter without damaging the connection
pins. Refer to the detailed instructions in the
“Accessories” chapter of this user manual.
SR55-CM-ENETIP SR55-CM-MODTCP
sr55 ConfiguraTion
The SR55 will automatically configure when the option module is installed.
ip address ConfiguraTion
Use the IP address configuration tool available from:
http://support.automationdirect.com/downloads.html