Rockwell Automation Publication 750COM-UM009A-EN-P - May 2017 47
Configure the Interface Chapter 2
Viewing the Interface Status
Using Parameters
The following parameters provide information about the status of the
interface. You can view these parameters at any time.
Updating the Interface
Firmware
The interface firmware is contained within the PowerFlex 755T drive
firmware. The interface firmware can be updated over the network.
When updating firmware over the network, you can use the Allen-Bradley®
ControlFLASH™ software tool.
To obtain a firmware update for this interface, go to
http://compatibility.rockwellautomation.com/Pages/home.aspx
. This website
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 software
Table 3 - Interface Status Parameters
Interface Parameter Description
0:356 - [DLs From Net Act] The number of controller-to-drive datalinks that are included in the network I/O
connection (controller outputs).
0:357 - [DLs To Net Act] The number of drive-to-controller datalinks that are included in the network I/O
connection (controller inputs).
0:301 - [Net Addr Src] Displays the active source for the interface node address, subnet mask, and gateway
address.
‘Switches’ (0) – The address comes from the rotary switches on the main control board.
‘Parameters’ (1) – The addresses come from 0:302 [IP Addr Cfg 1]…313 [Gateway Cfg
4].
‘BOOTP’ (2) – The address comes from a BOOTP server on the network.
‘DHCP’ (3) – The address comes from a DHCP server on the network and could be a
Stratix switch.
0:315 - [Net Rate Act 1] The data rate/duplex used by the ENET1 network port on the interface.
0:317 - [Net Rate Act 2] The data rate/duplex used by the ENET2 network port on the interface.