9 THE FF CP CARD FIRMWARE AND DD FILES
9.1 Firmware
The firmware embedded in the processors in the network interface and also on the actuator interface
is contained in reprogrammable memory devices. These are Flash upgradeable devices and require
special equipment for their contents to be altered.
Should the FF CP card require reprogramming, other than changing the ITK revision, it will be
necessary to return the card to Rotork.
9.2 Device Description Files
The FF CP card operates in conjunction with Foundation Fieldbus compliant Device Description files.
It has been tested and verified as part of the certification process to ensure compatibility with the
Foundation standards.
From time to time there may be revisions to these files to allow enhancements to the module to
become effective. Where these enhancements are related to the actuator itself, there may not be a full
retest of the module by the Foundation.
The Rotork web site is regularly maintained and always contains the latest version of the DD files for
the module. These may be newer than those posted by the Foundation on their web site. We
recommend downloading the latest version from our web site at www.rotork.com.
When downloading these files, please take great care to ensure the files are compatible with the ITK
version of Fieldbus card with which they will be used.
In some cases, the application may require downloading additional special files from the DCS vendor’s
web site. Please check with the DCS web site for these files.
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