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Rockwell Automation Publication MMI-UM013B-EN-P - April 2020
Configure and Connect the New Node Controllers
All node controllers in the system must be running the same software version. Therefore,
when upgrading any node controller to the NC-S it is necessary to upgrade all other node con-
trollers in the system to the same software version. Upgrading to the NC-S may also require
upgrading the motor software in all motors in the system.
identifies the minimum software versions that are required for proper operation of
the NC-S node controller.
If using a version of software on a QS 100 system that incorporates a lookup table (
On Curve
is selected in the Node Controller Configuration File for any motor) contact Customer Sup-
port for further guidance. The new motor software images exclude the system-specific soft-
ware for the transport system and will not perform in the same manner.
1.
Connect a power cable from the remote power supply to the Power connector on the
first NC-S node controller.
2.
Connect a service computer directly to the NET0 Ethernet connector on the node con-
troller.
3.
Turn on the power to the node controller.
4.
Set the IP address of the NC-S node controllers.
•
Open a web browser and connect to the node controller to configure it (see the
Node Controller Interface User Manual
).
For a direct replacement, use the address of the node controller that was
removed.
If the node controller being replaced was the High-Level Controller, configure
the new NC-S as the HLC. When using two NC-S node controllers, do not con-
figure the second NC-S as an HLC.
5.
Repeat
for each additional node controller.
•
When replacing an NC-12 with two NC-S node controllers, use the next avail-
able IP address for the second NC-S.
Table 6-6: Required Software Versions
Motor Type
Minimum Required Software
MagneMover LITE Gen 3
4.1.42
MagneMover LITE Gen 4
13.7.13
QS100 Gen 2
15.8.16
QSHT
15.8.16
