Rockwell Automation 160 DEVICENET (DN1) MODULE FRN 1-2.XX - Manual (Page 3)

Publication 0160-5.5 - September 1997
Summary of Changes
Summary of Changes
This release of the Bulletin 160 DeviceNet Communication Module
User Manual contains the software enhancements of Firmware
Version 2.xx and contains new and updated information to the
manual. The new and updated information is summarized on the
following page.
Bulletin 160-DN1 version 2.xx
Software Enhancements New features and enhancements in Firmware Revision 2.xx include:
Configuration Assemblies Four configuration assemblies for downloading parameters allow all
parameters or blocks of parameters to be downloaded at once,
reducing setup and programming time.
Change of State/Cyclic I/O Messaging Allows device to initiate I/O message, reducing network traffic.
Off-line Node Recovery Allows “off-line” change of node address over the network to devices
with duplicate node addresses.
Configuration Consistency Checksum Used to verify the parameters are unchanged since last configuration.
Additional I/O Assemblies Similar to other Allen-Bradley drive products to reduce setup time
and ensure consistency.
Added Second Identity Object An instance of the Identity Object describes the attributes associated
with the 160-DN1 module.
Idle Mode Parameter Defines the actions of the drive when the PLC in placed in program
mode.
Local Return Parameter Sets which input mode the drive will use when transitioning from
network control to local control.
160-DN1 Software Version Parameter Displays the software version of the 160-DN1 module.
New and Revised Chapters for this
Manual Quick Start for Experienced Users Chapter 2
DeviceNet Parameter Descriptions Chapter 5
Using the 160-DN1 with a DeviceNet Scanner Chapter 6
ODVA Parameter Descriptions Appendix C