Overview

The Deploy > Set IP Address by USB command lets you deploy to the physical CPU module the IP addresses that you have configured in the PROPERTIES pane.

The PAC is locked while deployment is in progress.

NOTE: This command does not deploy IP addresses and other communication settings to other modules of the PAC.

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 Set IP Address by USB command, an empty application is deployed to the physical CPU module. It contains the IP addresses that you have configured in the PROPERTIES pane. The communication Security settings of this application are disabled.

The 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

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

1

Right-click the PAC or its rack and select Deploy > Set IP Address by USB.

Result: A confirmation dialog box opens.

2

Read the information that is shown in the dialog box, and click Yes .

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

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 Deploy > Set IP Address by USB.

Result: A confirmation dialog box opens.

4

Read and understand the information that is shown in the dialog box, and click Yes.

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.