Controller Features (PowerFlex 700S DriveLogix 5720)

Description
PowerFlex
 700S
DriveLogix
 5720 Controller
This controller is an integration of a PowerFlex 700S drive controller, a Logix controller, a NetLinx card socket, and a Flex I/O adapter, connected via a virtual backplane.
The virtual backplane is 4 slots in size. The slots can contain module types as follows:
Slot:
Contains:
0
the DriveLogix 5720 controller, created by default upon controller file creation. This controller cannot be deleted.
1
the NetLinx communication card. You can create this from the Select Module Type dialog box. Choose from the following cards:
  • 1788-CNC(R)
  • 1788-CNF(R)
  • 1788-DNBO
  • 1788-ENBT
  • 1788-EWEB
  • 1788-MODULE
2
the PowerFlex 700S drive; you can create this from the Select Module Type dialog box.
Parameters for this drive are configured via the DriveTools 2000, including parameters for the
SynchLink
 connection and optionally for add-in feedback cards.
Local I/O exists for control of the motor, however it is not accessible to the Logix controller. In addition, four DPI ports exist for additional connectivity, though there is no bridging to the controller through the drive.
3
FlexBus virtual adapter. This is the 1794 virtual adapter, created by default upon controller file creation. This adapter allows the controller to access Flex modules on the local rail, and cannot be deleted.
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