Release Notes
Ex I/O EtherNet/IP Adapter
Version 3.011 (released 2/2022)
Catalog Number 1718-AENTR (series A)
These release notes describe version information for 1718-AENTR, version 3.011 (released 2/2022).
Corrected Anomalies in This Release
This release corrects the following anomalies.
Residual value detected from 171x-IJ after frequency input has stopped
Known Anomaly first identified as of Firmware Revision 2.011
Anomaly Corrected as of Firmware Revision 3.011
Catalog Numbers: 1719-AENTR, 1718-AENTR
This firmware revision resolves the anomaly where a residual value is detected from the
1719-IJ and 1718-IJ modules after frequency input has stopped. This anomaly occurred
when one or more bits in the “Ch01.Frequency” tag of the 171x-IJ module are set to “1”.
Known Anomalies in This Release
This release has the following known anomalies.
Some Compatible Module versions for Electronic Keying configuration causes
adapter fault
Known Anomaly first identified as of Firmware Revision 3.011
Catalog Numbers: 1719-AENTR, 1718-AENTR
When you configure Electronic Keying, if “Compatible Module” and major version 2 are
selected, any minor version above 11 causes the adapter to reject the connection
request with Fault Code 16#0116 (Electronic Keying Mismatch).
Application Notes
This release has the following application notes.
Upgrade 171x-AENTR to firmware revision 3.011 and later
There are two steps to upgrade a 171x-AENTR adapter to the latest firmware revision.
- Upgrade from firmware revision 2.014.23 to 3.000.56
- Upgrade from firmware revision 3.000.56 to 3.011.635 and later
IMPORTANT
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- You cannot upgrade directly from firmware revision 2.014.23 to
3.011.635 and later.
- Once you upgrade from firmware revision 2.014.23 to 3.000.56,
you cannot revert to firmware revision 2.014.23. This firmware
update step is irreversible.
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ControlFLASH™ Firmware Kit version 12.01 and later is required to perform the
firmware update and is included in the “ControlFLASH.msi” in the download package.
ControlFLASH is also installed when you install Studio 5000 Logix Designer®
application version 28.00 or later. For more information, see the ControlFLASH User
Manual, publication 1756-UM105.
See the following example on how to upgrade a 1718-AENTR adapter from firmware
revision 2.014.23 to 3.011.635.
- Upgrade from firmware revision 2.014.23 to 3.000.56
- Verify the current firmware revision on your adapter LCD
display.
- In Studio 5000 Logix Designer application, go to 1718-AENTR Module Properties
-> Connection, and select Inhibit Module.
This selection disables Protected Mode when connection to the controller is
established and allows the firmware update to
proceed.
- Navigate to the folder where you have downloaded the package for firmware
revision 3.000.56 and run “ControlFLASH.msi”.
- Select the adapter. For this example, select
1718-AENTR.
- If your current firmware revision is 2.014.23, then firmware revision 3.000.56
shows. Click Next.
- Click Finish, then click Yes to confirm and start the firmware
update.
- The Progress dialog box appears to show the status of the firmware update.
There is no change on the adapter LCD
display.
- After the update is transmitted to the adapter, ControlFLASH waits for the
adapter to cycle power automatically.
- After the adapter has cycled power, the adapter starts installing the update.
The progress is shown on the adapter LCD
display.
- After installation is complete, verify the following:
- The adapter shows the new firmware revision, and the previous IP
address is retained.
- ControlFLASH displays a successful
update.
Upgrade from firmware revision 3.000.56 to 3.011.635 and later
After you have upgraded your adapter firmware revision from 2.014.23 to 3.000.56, you
can then upgrade to firmware revision 3.011.635 and later.
- Verify the current firmware revision on your adapter LCD
display.
- In Studio 5000 Logix Designer application, go to 1718-AENTR Module Properties
-> Connection, and select Inhibit Module.
This disables Protected Mode when connection to the controller is established
and allows the firmware update to
proceed.
- Navigate to the folder where you have downloaded the package for firmware
revision 3.011.635 and run "ControlFLASH.msi".
- Select the adapter. For this example, select
1718-AENTR.
- If your current firmware revision is 3.000.56, then firmware revision 3.011.635
shows. Click Next.
- Click Finish, then click Yes to confirm and start the firmware
update.
- The Progress dialog box appears to show the status of the firmware update.
There is no change on the adapter LCD
display.
- After the update is transmitted to the adapter, ControlFLASH waits for the
adapter to cycle power automatically.
- After the adapter has cycled power, the adapter starts installing the update.
The progress is shown on the adapter LCD
display.
- After installation is complete, verify the following:
- The adapter shows the new firmware revision, and the previous IP
address is retained.
- ControlFLASH displays a successful
update.
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