Rockwell Automation 1783-EMS08T Stratix 6000 Ethernet Managed Switch User Manual - Manual (Page 77)

Rockwell Automation Publication 1783-UM001D-EN-P - January 2013 77
Add the Switch to Software Appendix E
Add-on Profile To add the switch to RSLogix 5000 software, version 15.02.00 or later, or the
Logix Designer application, version 21.00.00 or later, by using the Add-on Profile
(AOP), follow this procedure.
1. Locate the module AOP at
http://www.rockwellautomation.com/
support/controlflash/LogixProfiler .
2. Check the installation documentation included with the Add-on Profile to
determine the required firmware revision for the 1783-EMS switch.
• If you do not have the minimum revision of 1783-EMS firmware,
upgrade your switch before proceeding. Refer to Appendix A for more
information about the upgrade procedure for the 1783-EMS switch.
• To obtain the latest firmware, check the 1783-EMS website or contact
Technical Support.
3. Install the Add-on Profile.
4. Add the 1783-EMS switch to the software using this procedure.
a. Right-click your Logix Ethernet card under the I/O configuration tree
and choose New Module.
b. Click the Communications tab.
c. Choose the 1783-EMS switch from the list.
d. Give the switch a name in your program and enter its IP address.
e. Click OK.
IMPORTANT You need a Rockwell Automation MySupport account to download the
AOP. If you do not have one, follow the steps on the MySupport website
to obtain an account.
IMPORTANT You must install the Add-on Profile for the switch before using the
switch in the Logix programming environment.