Preface, Before you begin, Required software – Rockwell Automation 1715-OF8I Redundant I/O System User Manual User Manual
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Rockwell Automation Publication 1715-UM001C-EN-P - March 2014
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Preface
This manual explains how to install and set up the 1715 Redundant I/O System.
This redundant, modular system is designed to work in conjunction with a
ControlLogix Enhanced Redundancy System. This system provides fault
tolerant I/O and redundancy for use in critical process applications.
This manual is intended for the following individuals, who:
– Understand how to configure and use a ControlLogix System, as well as
a ControlLogix Enhanced Redundancy System
– Understand how to configure remote devices on an Ethernet/IP
network.
Before You Begin
Before you begin using your 1715 Redundant I/O System, verify that you have
the software required to install and configure your system.
Required Software
This list identifies the minimum software versions required to use your 1715
Redundant I/O System:
• RSLogix™ 5000 programming software, version 19
• RSLogix 5000 programming software, version 20 or later when using
SIL 2 operations
• RSLinx® Classic software, version 2.57
• Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2, or higher; Microsoft Windows
Vista; Microsoft Windows 7, 32- and 64-bit; and
Microsoft Windows
2003 Server operating systems
• Adapter Add-on Profile at
• I/O Modules Add-on Profile at:
ATTENTION: ControlLogix L7 controllers are certified in RSLogix 5000 version
20 or later for SIL 2 operations. See the latest certifications for software and
firmware at
for SIL 2 certification listings.