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Exercise 6: Automatic Device Configuration (ADC) with the PowerFlex 525 AC drive
About Automatic Device Configuration (ADC)
Automatic Device Configuration (ADC) is an RSLogix 5000 (version 20) and Logix Designer (version 21 or greater) feature that
supports the automatic download of configuration data upon the Logix controller establishing an EtherNet/IP network connection
to a PowerFlex 525 drive and its associated peripherals.
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.
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.
NOTE:
At this point in time, Automatic Device Configuration (ADC) is only available for the following PowerFlex
drives:
PowerFlex 525 via Embedded Ethernet (EENET) and Dual Port Ethernet (E2P)
PowerFlex 755 (Version 4.001) via Embedded Ethernet (EENET) and Dual Port Ethernet (ENETR)
PowerFlex 753 (version 7.001) via Dual Port Ethernet (ENETR)
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), and if the respective ControlFLASH firmware kit is installed on the computer, the drive/peripheral will be
automatically flashed (if necessary) prior to any ADC operation.
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.
For more information in regards to the PowerFlex 525 and Automatic Device Configuration (ADC), refer to the PowerFlex 525
Embedded EtherNet/IP Adapter User Manual.
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