{"product_id":"20-750-20comm-rockwell-powerflex-20-comm-carrier-kit","title":"20-750-20COMM Rockwell PowerFlex 20-COMM Carrier Kit","description":"\u003ch3\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Allen-Bradley 20-750-20COMM functions as a specialized communication carrier card for the PowerFlex 750-Series variable frequency drive family. This interface card retrofits legacy 20-COMM communication adapters directly into modern PowerFlex 753 and PowerFlex 755 drive control pods. By providing a physical and electrical bridge, this module enables existing field networks—such as EtherNet\/IP, DeviceNet, ControlNet, or Profibus—to interface with updated drive architectures. We deliver this essential drive accessory as 100% brand new, original factory stock to guarantee precise terminal alignment and seamless network synchronization.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe following table details the physical boundaries, environmental tolerances, and drive compatibility parameters for the 20-750-20COMM hardware:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"firstRow\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAllen-Bradley \/ Rockwell Automation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCatalog Number\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e20-750-20COMM\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Line\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePowerFlex 750-Series (PowerFlex 753 \/ 755)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e100% Brand New Original Packaging\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommunication Adapter Carrier Card\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatible Drive Frame Sizes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrame Size 2 and Higher\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Port Location\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePort 6 (Drive Control Pod)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupported Adapters\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll Standard 20-COMM Network Modules\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOperating Temperature Range\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e0 to 40 degrees C (32 to 104 degrees F)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage Temperature Range\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e0 to 50 degrees C (32 to 122 degrees F)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaximum Operating Humidity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e80% RH non-condensing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaximum Operating Altitude\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1000 meters above sea level\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEnclosure Rating\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOpen-style IP20 Component\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModule Dimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e68 x 150 x 26 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping Weight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2.27 kg (5.00 lbs)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEngineering Advantages\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeamless Network Legacy Protection:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe carrier card bridges the generation gap between legacy network layouts and updated drive hardware. This configuration allows facilities to upgrade obsolete drives to PowerFlex 750 units without requiring a complete overhaul of existing fieldbus networks or costly reprogramming of supervisory PLC communication rungs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOptimized Slot Space Preservation:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eMounting the 20-750-20COMM card into the recommended Port 6 location keeps adjacent options slots completely clear. This prevents spatial interference inside the compact control pod and maintains unhindered cable routing for neighboring I\/O cards or encoder feedback modules.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSecure Vibration-Resistant Mechanical Lock:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe carrier kit includes precise standoffs and an integrated adapter plate. This rigid mechanical fastening mechanism prevents operational drive vibration from shifting the contact pins, ensuring consistent data bus connection stability inside heavy-vibration motor control centers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDirect Integration into Drive Pod Logic:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe module seats directly into the integrated main control backplane of the drive. The drive firmware recognizes the adapted 20-COMM module instantly upon power-up, minimizing configuration steps during commissioning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I install the 20-750-20COMM carrier card into a Frame 1 PowerFlex drive?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. This standard 20-750-20COMM card exclusively fits Frame 2 and larger PowerFlex 750-Series drives. Frame 1 drives require a physically distinct variation with a different layout profile, designated under catalog number 20-750-20COMM-F1.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy does Rockwell Automation explicitly recommend Port 6 for installation?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile the card can mechanically fit into Ports 4 or 5, doing so creates physical interference that blocks adjacent option slots and restricts routing for external communication cables. Installing the carrier in Port 6 optimizes space utilization inside the control pod.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre there any specific safety precautions when using this card alongside a Profibus module?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. When you install this carrier card immediately adjacent to a 20-750-PBUS Profibus module, the lower metal mounting screw can potentially contact the Profibus connector housing. You must follow the specialized spacing and insulation procedures outlined in the Rockwell manual to prevent electrical shorts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Allen Bradley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43386887864410,"sku":"20-750-20COMM","price":99.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/5957\/0778\/files\/51._7355b567-d715-4672-8a43-efa7e118dc02.jpg?v=1779069188","url":"https:\/\/www.spareoil.com\/products\/20-750-20comm-rockwell-powerflex-20-comm-carrier-kit","provider":"SpareOil Automation","version":"1.0","type":"link"}