Viewing the adapter status using parameters, Updating the adapter firmware – Rockwell Automation 25-COMM-E2P PowerFlex 25-COMM-E2P Dual-Port EtherNet/IP Adapter User Manual
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Configuring the Adapter
Chapter 3
Viewing the Adapter Status
Using Parameters
The following
Device parameters provide information about the status of the
adapter. You can view these parameters at any time using the PowerFlex
22-HIM-A3 or 22-HIM-C2S HIM or Connected Components Workbench.
Updating the Adapter
Firmware
The adapter firmware can be updated over the network or through DSI using a
tool such as the 1203-USB.
When updating firmware over the network or DSI, you can use the Allen-Bradley
ControlFLASH software tool.
To obtain a firmware update for this adapter, go to
. This 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 ControlFLASH.
The adapter firmware can also be updated using ADC (Automatic Device
Configuration). See
Using Automatic Device Configuration (ADC) with
RSLogix 5000 or Logix Designer on page 50
for more information.
Dual-Port EtherNet/IP Adapter Status Parameters
Name
Description
02 [DLs From Net Act]
Displays the number of controller-to-drive Datalinks that are included in the network
I/O connection (controller outputs).
03 [DLs To Net Act]
Displays the number of drive-to-controller Datalinks that are included in the network
I/O connection (controller inputs).
05 [Net Addr Src]
Displays the source from which the adapter’s node address is taken. The source is
determined by the adapter Node Address switch settings (see
), and the value of Device parameter 04 [Net Addr Sel]
which can be any of the following:
• 1 “Parameters”—uses address from Device parameters 06…09 [IP Addr Cfg x]
• 2 “BOOTP”
• 3 “DHCP”—the default
19 [Net Rate Act 1]
The data rate used by the adapter’s ENET1 network port.
21 [Net Rate Act 2]
The data rate used by the adapter’s ENET2 network port.