User guide

MDX-ETHERNET User Guide 7
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2 Introduction
2.1 What is MDX-ETHERNET ?
The MDX-ETHERNET is a fieldbus option module that can be fitted to the expansion
slot in the drives to provide slave MODBUS on Ethernet connectivity.
Figure 2-1 MDX-ETHERNET
2.2 Features
The MDX-ETHERNET is an option module that can be used on the following products to
provide Ethernet slave connectivity:
• POWERDRIVE FX and POWERDRIVE MD.
The following list gives an overview of the functionality available within MDX-
ETHERNET.
• Galvanically isolated bus electronics.
• Dual RJ45 connectivity with support for shielded twisted pair.
• Both RJ45 ports operate in full duplex mode as a network switch.
• 10/100Mbs Ethernet with auto-negotiation.
• Full and half duplex operation with auto-negotiation.
• TCP/IP.
• Modbus TCP/IP (up to 4 simultaneous connections).
• Embedded web pages for configuration.
• Event driven E-mail generation.
• MDX Soft over Ethernet.
• Static IP configuration or DHCP client.
•SMTP.
•SNTP.
• Multiple language support.
MDX-ETHERNET is powered from the host drive's internal power supply and draws
200mA from the supply.
2.3 Backup/auxiliary supply
The drives provide a method of powering up the control circuits (and therefore any
options modules installed) if the AC supply is removed, this allows the MDX-
ETHERNET to continue operating when the main AC supply is switched off. For every
MDX-ETHERNET module installed allow for an extra 200mA of supply current to be
drawn from the backup supply.
2.4 Option module identification
The MDX-ETHERNET can be identified by the label located on the underside of the
option module.