Release Notes

1715 16 Channel Analog Input Module Firmware
Version 3.001 (released 1/2017)

Catalog Number 1715-IF16 (series A)

These release notes describe version information for 1715-IF16, version 3.001 (released 1/2017).

Requirements

This release has the following requirements.

1715 Redundant I/O Systems Requirements for Version 3.001

Firmware Revision 3.001

Catalog Numbers 1715-AENTR, 1715-IB16D, 1715-IF16, 1715-OB8DE, 1715-OF8I

Each module has an Effective Date (ED), or a hardware revision letter that indicates the build level of the module. It also has a firmware revision number that indicates the firmware programmed at manufacture time. This information can be found on the side label of each module.
If you have hardware that is not compatible, please contact Tech Connect.
  
Product
Version 3.001
Functionally Identical
Functionally Compatible
Not Compatible
Hardware Revision
Use Firmware
Hardware Revision
Use Firmware
1715-AENTR
PN-75437
ED: 20170317
I
 Normal Mode v3.001 and
Recovery Mode v1.011
None
NA
A to H
1715-A2A
PN-75421
ED: 20170331
G
N/A
None
N/A
A to F
1715-A3IO
PN-75422
D
B and C
N/A
None
N/A
A
1715-IB16D
PN-75416
F16
F and E
16 or ControlFLASH V3.001
F and E
15
A to D
1715-IF16
PN-75417
F16
F
16 or ControlFLASH V3.001
E
 15, 16 or
ControlFLASH v3.001
A to D
F
15
1715-OB8DE
PN-75418
K13
K
16 or ControlFLASH V3.001
K
11 or 12
A to J
1715-OF8I
PN-75420
P14
O
16 or ControlFLASH V3.001
None
NA
A to N

Where:
Functionally Identical
The module has the same functionality as the module in this release.
Functionally Compatible
 The module will perform the same safety function, but some of the newer functionality may not be available.
 
Not Compatible
 Some functionality will not operate correctly.The module should not be used in a system with this release.
 
1715-AENTR modules with the Effective Date (ED) of 20170317 are pre-programmed with the firmware for 1715 R3.001.
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1715-AENTR modules with a different ED, or with the Hardware Revision I must be updated with the Normal Mode and Recovery Mode firmware listed above using ControlFLASH. Refer to User Manual 1715-UM001 Chapter 2 Installation Instructions, System Software section for details.
It is recommended that all the I/O modules are updated to firmware revision 3.001 using ControlFLASH, to ensure that the correct version is reported for module electronic keying.
I/O modules that are not updated will report the firmware revision 2.003, although they will be functionally identical to the firmware revisions listed above.
Important: It is recommended that ControlFLASH version 13 or higher is used.

IMPORTANT:
Revision 1.005 firmware in the 1715-AENTR and I/O modules is not supported by Revision 3.001 Add On Profiles. It is not possible to keep firmware at Revision 1.005 and to update the Add On Profiles to Revision 3.001.




1715-IF16 Revision 3.001 Product Compatibility Rules

System Requirement First Identified as of Firmware Revision 3.001

Catalog Numbers: 1715-IF16


The table below details the hardware and firmware revisions of the 1715-IF16 module that can be used in this 1715 release.

Each module has a hardware revision letter that indicates the build level of the module. It also has a firmware revision number that indicates the firmware programmed at manufacture time. This information can be found on the side label of each module.

If you have hardware that is not compatible, please contact Tech Connect.

 

Hardware Revision
Firmware Revision
Revision Reported to Logix
Notes
F
ControlFLASH v3.001
3.001
Latest certified hardware and firmware.
F
16
2.003
Latest certified hardware and firmware.
F
15
2.003
Revision 15 firmware may incorrectly report a discrepancy with inputs that had slew rates in excess of 60 mA/s. Refer to PN2015-02-003 for details.
E
ControlFLASH v3.001
3.001
Revision E hardware should not be used with HART functionality.
E
16
2.003
Revision E hardware should not be used with HART functionality.
E
15
2.003
 Revision E hardware should not be used with HART functionality.
Revision 15 firmware may incorrectly report a discrepancy with inputs that had slew rates in excess of 60 mA/s. Refer to PN2015-02-003 for details.
A to D
Any Firmware Revision
N/A
Not compatible.
Any Hardware Revision
14 or older
N/A
Not compatible.

Not Compatible: - Some functionality will not operate correctly. The module should not be used in a system with this release.

It is recommended that the firmware in 1715-IF16 modules is updated to 3.001 using ControlFLASH. The 1715-AENTR Normal Mode and Recovery Mode firmware must be updated to the latest versions before ControlFLASH can be used to update I/O modules. For details refer to 1715-UM001 Installation Instructions, System Software.

  

Features

This release includes the following system features.

Ability to Enable HART Data and HART Pass Through
System Feature First Identified as of 1715-AENTR Firmware Revision 3.001
HART data and HART pass through are now supported on the 1715-IF16 and 1715-OF8I modules.
Refer to 1715 Redundant I/O System User Manual 1715-UM001 for details.
The 1715 HART Device Type Manager (DTM) lets an external asset management system manage HART-compatible field devices connected to a 1715 system.
Download the 1715 HART DTM from the Product Compatibility and Download Center.
NOTE: 1715-IF16 modules must be hardware revision F or later to work correctly with HART.
Version 3.001 Add On Profiles
System Feature First Identified as of:
The Add On Profile dialogs have been updated to support the new features.


1715-AENTR AOP
•   Webserver disable added to the dialog
•   Wall Clock Time Object added to the dialog

1715-IB16D AOP
•   Timestamping added to the dialog

1715-IF16 and 1715-OF8I AOPs
•   HART added to the dialog and the tags

1715-OB8DE AOP
•   Voltage and current added to the tags

ControlFLASH for I/O Modules Supported in Recovery Mode

System Feature First Identified as of 1715-AENTR Firmware Recovery Revision 1.011

When the 1715-AENTR is running in Recovery Mode, ControlFLASH can be used to update the firmware on all I/O Module types (1715-IB16D, 1715-IF16, 1715-OB8DE and 1715-OF8I).
The firmware available for the I/O modules in ControlFLASH for revision 3.001 is identical to that in 1715 R2.003.
Refer to 1715 Redundant I/O System User Manual 1715-UM001 for details.

Corrected Anomalies in This Release

This release corrects the following anomalies.

Changes to Current Limits on 1715-IF16 and 1715-OF8I
CORRECTED with 1715-IF16 and 1715-OF8I AOPs V5.01.27
Known Anomaly First Identified as of 1715-IF16 and 1715-OF8I AOPs V3.02.008
The Upper Current Limit For Analog Input / Output Configurations has been changed from 20 mA to 24 mA, which allows field currents greater than 20 mA to be processed. This limitation is enforced by the corresponding module Add On Profile (AOP).
Refer to Knowledge Base article 621519

Known Anomalies in This Release

This release has the following known anomalies.

The input modules 1715-IF16 and 1715-IB16D channel fault due to channel device communication errors

Applicable catalog revisions
First Known in Firmware Revision
Corrected in Firmware Revision
1715-IF16, 1715-IB16D
3.001
3.011

The input channel measurement verification is done with two different chips – Primary Input Processor (PIP) and HART Input Processor (HIP). An anomaly may occur that can cause a communication error between the input channel HIP and PIP. This will result in an input channel fault.

1715-IO Firmware Update

Applicable catalog revisions
First Known in Firmware Revision
Corrected in Firmware Revision
1715-IB16D
1.005
-
1715-OB8DE
1.005
-
1715-IF16
1.005
-
1715-OF8I
1.005
-


I/O module firmware update errors can occur on chassis with many I/O modules:
 
Note: This should only affect users with extremely large chassis and/or users which already have communication issues on their system.

RPI of 480ms is used for I/O Modules when Large RPI values are configured
  
Applicable catalog revisions
First Known in Firmware Revision
Corrected in Firmware Revision
1715-IB16D
1.005
-
1715-OB8DE
1.005
-
1715-IF16
1.005
-
1715-OF8I
1.005
-

There is a known anomaly in which RPI values for IO modules above 480ms are not respected. Regardless of the value set between 480ms and 750ms, the 1715 AENTR will issue IO data at ~480ms RPI. Note, this is not a degradation of functionality from previous versions of the Firmware.
1715 Modules Configured for SIL2 Display a 16#0118 Error when an IP Address was Changed on Either a 1715-AENTR or the Bridge Ethernet Module After Initial Configuration (1723012)
  
Applicable catalog revisions
First Known in Firmware Revision
Corrected in Firmware Revision
1715-AENTR
1.005
3.011 (AOP revisions 4.03.11)
1715-IB16D
1.005
3.011 (AOP revisions 5.03.12)
1715-OB8DE
1.005
3.001 (AOP revisions 5.03.12)
1715-IF16
1.005
3.011 (AOP revisions 5.03.12)
1715-OF8I
1.005
3.001 (AOP revisions 5.03.12)


When 1715 modules are configured for SIL2 and the IP address is changed on either the 1715 -AENTR or the upstream bridge Ethernet module after initial configuration, a 16#0118 error occurs. This is because the IP address of the 1715 -AENTR and the bridge Ethernet module are stored in the configuration of every 1715 module; it needs to be updated to reflect the new IP address when changed.

For more information, see 16#0118 when configuring SIL2 with 1715 Modules.

Module info A and Module info B tabs of all 1715 Modules are Populated from the Same Slot (2170994)

Applicable catalog revisions
First Known in Firmware Revision
Corrected in Firmware Revision
1715-AENTR
1.005
3.011 (AOP revisions 4.03.11)
1715-IB16D
1.005
3.011 (AOP revisions 5.03.12)
1715-OB8DE
1.005
3.001 (AOP revisions 5.03.12)
1715-IF16
1.005
3.011 (AOP revisions 5.03.12)
1715-OF8I
1.005
3.001 (AOP revisions 5.03.12)


The Module Info A and Module Info B tabs in the 1715 module properties were being populated from the same module.

For the 1715-AENTR, the primary module in the control of the rack populates both tabs.

For the I/O modules, the module in the first slot populates both tabs.

 

Known Anomalies from Previous Releases

These anomalies are from previous releases but are still known in this release.

Internet Explorer Browser

Known Anomaly First Identified as of:

● 1715-AENTR Firmware Revision 2.002

● 1715-IB16D, 1715-OB8DE, 1715-IF16, 1715-OF8I, all revisions

Only Internet Explorer browser is supported.

  
 

SIL 2 Safety Counters

Known Anomaly First Identified as of:

● 1715-AENTR Firmware Revision 2.001

● 1715-IB16D, 1715-OB8DE, 1715-IF16, 1715-OF8I, all revisions

Only the ‘Good SIL 2 Connects’ and ‘Rejected SIL 2 Connects’ counters are currently implemented for input and output modules under the SIL 2 Safety Diagnostics dialog box. All other counters are specific to output modules only and remain at ‘0.’

Important: Corresponding counters for input modules are fully implemented by input module Add-On Instructions.

  
 
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