Rockwell Automation 25B PowerFlex 525 Embedded EtherNet/IP Adapter - Manual (Page 49)

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Configuring the I/O Chapter 4
An RSLogix 5000 (version 20) or Logix Designer (version 21 or greater) project
(.ACD file) contains the configuration settings for any PowerFlex drives in the
project. When the project is downloaded to the Logix controller, these settings
are also transferred and reside in the controller’s memory. Prior to ADC in
RSLogix 5000 (version 20) or Logix Designer (version 21 or greater),
downloading PowerFlex 525 configuration data was a manual process where the
user would open the Drive tab in the respective drive Add-On Profile (AOP) in
the application and click on the Download icon. ADC now automates the
process and saves the user time. It is particularly beneficial in a drive replacement
situation when a production line is down.
ADC can also work in tandem with Firmware Supervisor. If Firmware Supervisor
is set up and enabled for a drive (“Exact Match” keying must be used), the drive/
peripheral will be automatically flashed (if necessary) prior to any ADC
operation.
The drive AOP requires user action to enable ADC. This helps ensure that the
user understands ADC operation prior to turning it on. The drive AOPs also
have an ADC icon on the Drive tab to show general ADC enable/disable status
for the drive:
Clicking on the ADC icon will launch the ADC configuration window. This
provides a single, convenient location to enable/disable ADC on the drive.
IMPORTANT • ADC is not available for DSI peripherals.
• ADC is not available in Multi-drive mode.
• ADC is only available when the drive is connected using the embedded
EtherNet/IP adapter or future EtherNet/IP DLR adapter to a compatible
controller.
TIP Use with Stratix switches such as the Stratix 5700, Stratix 6000, and Stratix
8000 to provide dynamic IP address assignment by port. This eliminates the
need for the user to manually enter the IP address, Subnet mask, and Gateway
address prior to connecting a replacement drive to the Ethernet network.
IMPORTANT Logix “owns” the configuration of the drive. ADC will be triggered any
time the Logix controller detects a configuration signature mismatch
when establishing an EtherNet/IP network I/O connection. The use of
other configuration tools, such as a HIM or Connected Components Workbench
software should be minimized and restricted to monitor-only operation. Any
configuration changes made by these tools will cause a configuration signature
mismatch the next time the Logix controller connects to the device and ADC
will write over any changes made by the other tool(s). Any drive configuration
changes should be made with the drive Add-On Profile.
Icon Meaning
No ports on the drive have ADC enabled.
At least one port on the drive has ADC enabled.
ADC is not supported.