Overview
The PROPERTIES pane.
command lets you deploy to the physical CPU module the IP addresses that you have configured in theThe PAC is locked while deployment is in progress.
Prerequisites
The following are prerequisites for the deployment of IP addresses:
The computer running Control Expert is connected to the CPU module by a USB cable.
The IP addresses of the CPU module are configured in the PROPERTIES pane.
The reference and firmware version of the CPU module in the Topology Manager are compatible with the physical module.
Confirm that the physical CPU module is in STOP state or that it can be stopped.
If an application has already been deployed to the controller, no application password is set.
Working Principle
When you proceed with the PROPERTIES pane. The communication settings of this application are disabled.
command, an empty application is deployed to the physical CPU module. It contains the IP addresses that you have configured in theThe table describes the impact on the CPU operating state and on the application that may be present in the physical CPU module when you deploy IP addresses.
CPU module operating state |
Result |
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The physical CPU module is in NOCONF operating state. |
An empty application, which contains the configured IP addresses is deployed to the physical CPU module. |
The physical CPU module is in RUN state. |
The CPU module goes into STOP state and the application that is present is replaced by an empty application, which contains the configured IP addresses. |
The physical CPU module is in a state other than NOCONF or RUN. |
The application that is present is replaced by an empty application, which contains the configured IP addresses. |
Deploying IP Addresses to a Standalone PAC
To deploy IP addresses to the physical CPU module, proceed as follows.
Step |
Action |
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1 |
Right-click the PAC or its rack and select . Result: A confirmation dialog box opens. |
2 |
Read the information that is shown in the dialog box, and click .Result: The software stops the CPU, transfers the empty application, and indicates the status of the operation in the notification pane. |
Deploying IP Addresses to a Redundant PAC
To deploy IP addresses to the physical CPU modules of racks A and B, proceed as follows.
Step |
Action |
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1 |
Turn on power to the backplane whose controller A/B/Clear switch is set to A. |
2 |
Connect the USB cable to the CPU module on this backplane. |
3 |
Right-click the PAC or its rack and select . Result: A confirmation dialog box opens. |
4 |
Read and understand the information that is shown in the dialog box, and click .Result: The software stops the CPU, transfers the empty application, and indicates the status of the operation in the notification pane. |
5 |
Repeat the procedure for the backplane whose controller A/B/Clear switch is set to B. |