Rockwell Automation Allen-Bradley 1715-OB8DE - About this Publication; Before You Begin; Required Software; Download Firmware, AOP, EDS, and Other Files

Rockwell Automation Publication 1715-UM001J-EN-P - December 2020 11
Preface
About This Publication
This manual explains how to install and configure the 1715 Redundant I/O
System. This redundant, modular system is designed to work with a
ControlLogix® Enhanced Redundancy System. This system provides fault
tolerant I/O and redundancy for use in critical process applications.
This manual is intended for the following individuals, who:
• Understand how to configure and use a ControlLogix System, and a
ControlLogix Enhanced Redundancy System
• Understand how to configure remote devices on an Ethernet/IP
network.
Before You Begin
Before you begin using your 1715 Redundant I/O System, verify that you have
the software that is required to install and configure your system.
Required Software
This list identifies the minimum software versions that are required to use
your 1715 Redundant I/O System:
• Either RSLogix 5000® or Studio 5000® software
• RSLogix 5000 programming software, version 20
Non-SIL 2 applications using revision 2.x of 1715 can use version 19
• RSLogix 5000 requires Microsoft Windows Vista; Microsoft Windows
7, 32- and 64-bit; and Microsoft Windows 2003 Server operating
systems
• Studio 5000 environment version 21 or later
• Studio 5000 requires Microsoft Windows Vista; Microsoft Windows 7,
32- and 64-bit; and Microsoft Windows 2003 Server operating systems
• ControlFLASH™ software version 13.00.00 or later
• Adapter Add-on Profile at rok.auto/pcdc
.
• I/O Modules Add-on Profile at rok.auto/pcdc
.
• Add-on Instructions at rok.auto/pcdc
.
Download Firmware, AOP,
EDS, and Other Files
Download firmware, associated files (such as AOP, EDS, and DTM), and access
product release notes from the Product Compatibility and Download Center at
rok.auto/pcdc
.
Summary of Changes
This publication contains the following new or updated information. This list
includes substantive updates only and is not intended to reflect all changes.
ATTENTION: ControlLogix L7 controllers are certified in RSLogix 5000
version 20 or later for SIL 2 operations. See the latest certifications for
software and firmware at rok.auto/certifications
. See the TÜV website
at http://www.tuvasi.com
for SIL 2 certification listings.