Viewing the option module status using parameters, Updating the option module firmware – Rockwell Automation 20-750-CNETC PowerFlex Coaxial ControlNet Option Module User Manual
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Configuring the Option Module
Chapter 3
Viewing the Option Module
Status Using Parameters
The following parameters provide information about the status of the option
module. You can view these parameters at any time.
Updating the Option Module
Firmware
The option module firmware can be updated over the network or serially through
a direct connection from a computer to the drive using a 1203-USB or 1203-SSS
serial converter.
When updating firmware over the network, you can use the Allen-Bradley
ControlFLASH software tool, the built-in update capability of DriveExplorer
Lite or Full software, or the built-in update capability of DriveExecutive
software.
When updating firmware 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 software set to the X-modem protocol.
To obtain a firmware update for this option module, go to
his site contains all firmware update files and
associated Release Notes that describe the following items:
•
Firmware update enhancements and anomalies
•
How to determine the existing firmware revision
•
How to update the firmware using DriveExplorer, DriveExecutive,
ControlFLASH, or HyperTerminal software
Module Device Parameter
Description
02 - [DLs From Net Act]
The number of controller-to-drive Datalinks that are included in the network I/O
connection (controller outputs).
03 - [DLs To Net Act]
The number of drive-to-controller Datalinks that are included in the network I/O
connection (controller inputs).
04 - [Net Addr Src]
Displays the source from which the option module node address is taken, which can
be one of the following:
• ‘0’ (Switches)
• ‘1’ (Parameters)
06 - [Net Addr Act]
The node address used by the option module, which can be one of the following:
• The address set with the node address switches (
).
• The value of Device Parameter 05 - [Net Addr Cfg].
• An old address from the switches or parameter. (If either has been changed, but
the option module has not been reset, the new address will not be in effect.)