Issue
Enabling XDriver on the first generation of controllers, 9200, 9400, 9940, 9900 including the enabling of TCP/IP
Product Line
Andover Continuum
Environment
Older Continuum sites
Cause
Connectivity to third Party devices using the old NCI or First Generation Controllers requires an updated file.
Resolution
For 1st generation controllers, a .upd file is needed to turn on the bit for the Comm port. There is 1 bit per port to enable X Driver then a second bit to enable IP X Driver support required for the Modbus TCP/IP driver. The same principle applies to the generation1, 9200, 9400 controllers.
These controllers have flash memory just for things like the Serial number, model num, & X Driver settings, even though the controllers have EEPROM's for the firmware
As far as loading these drivers using hyperterminal, apart from firmware, one can load the X Driver file/ code through hyperterminal if required, but easier to do through Cyber'.
These files which enable the Xdriver for the Comm port, and TCP/IP are available by filling out the Driver Request Form, then they will be emailed directly to the customer from the factory in U.S.
X Driver list (Search for 'Third Party Driver List') and Order Forms (Search for 'xdriver order form') are located on the Exchange Download site
Difference between first and second generation controllers, visit What is the difference between 1st and 2nd Generation X Drivers.
Difference between first and second generation controllers, visit What is the difference between 1st and 2nd Generation X Drivers.
For information on Physical Ports, visit What controller ports and physical standards are supported by the Modbus X Drivers?
For Second Generation Controllers, visit How to order a controller with or upgrade a controller to have XDriver support.
