Rockwell Automation 22-COMM-B PowerFlex BACnet MS/TP Adapter - Manual (Page 38)

3-10 Configuring the Adapter
The following parameters provide information about the status of the
adapter. You can view these parameters at any time.
The adapter can be flash updated over the network or serially through a
direct connection from a computer to the drive using a 1203-USB
converter or 22-SCM-232 serial converter module (firmware version
2.005 or later).
When flashing over the network, you can use the Allen-Bradley software
tool ControlFLASH, the built-in flash capability of DriveExplorer Lite
or Full, or the built-in flash capability of DriveExecutive.
When flashing through a direct serial connection from a computer to a
drive, you can use the same Allen-Bradley software tools described
above, or you can use HyperTerminal set to the X-modem protocol.
To obtain a flash update for this adapter, go to http://www.ab.com/
support/abdrives/webupdate . This site contains all firmware update files
and associated Release Notes that describe firmware update
enhancements/anomalies, how to determine the existing firmware
version, and how to flash update using DriveExplorer, DriveExecutive,
ControlFLASH or HyperTerminal.
Viewing the Adapter Status Using Parameters
Parameter Description
07 - [Baud Rate Act] The baud rate used by the adapter. This will be one of the
following values:
•
The value of Parameter 06 - [Baud Rate Cfg].
• An old baud rate if Parameter 06 - [Baud Rate Cfg] has
been changed and the adapter has not been reset.
•
The value “0” (Unknown) if Parameter 06 - [Baud Rate Cfg]
is set to “0” (Autobaud) and the adapter has not yet detected
the baud rate.
08 - [MAC Address] The MAC address used by the adapter that was set by the MAC
Address Switches SW1…SW7 (
Figure 2.1 ).
Flash Updating the Adapter