Release Notes

POINT I/O EtherNet/IP Adapters

Firmware Revision: 6.012
Catalog Numbers 1734-AENT, 1734-AENTR, Series C
Topic Page
About This Publication 1
Before You Begin 2
Enhancements 3
Anomalies 4
Additional Resources 5

About This Publication

These release notes for Firmware Revision 6.012 supplement the existing
documentation supplied with your product. Read this document before using a
POINT I/O™ EtherNet/IP™ adapter.

ATTENTION: You must only use Series C, and above, POINT I/O
modules with 1734-AENT and 1734-AENTR EtherNet/IP
Adapters. Series A or Series B POINT I/O modules do not work
with 1734-AENT and 1734-AENTR EtherNet/IP Adapters (does
not apply to POINT Guard I/O™ modules).

ATTENTION: The Series C adapter requires an EDS file for

RSLinx® and RSNetWorx™. Refer to EDS File on page 3 for
more details.
The RSLogix 5000® software does not need to be updated as long as
the adapter in the I/O configuration tree has electronic keying
configured as “Compatible Keying”.
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Before You Begin

Firmware Backward Compatibility

The 1734-AENT Add-on Profiles are compatible with RSLogix 5000 software
version 17, or greater.
The 1734-AENT adapters can work with existing profiles in RSLogix 5000
software version 16 with compatible keying.
The 1734-AENTR Add-on Profiles are compatible with RSLogix 5000
software version 17, or greater.
If you use the 1734-AENT or 1734-AENTR adapter with a 1756-ENBT or
1768-ENBT module, use the following required firmware revisions for these
bridge modules:
• 1756-ENBT firmware revision 4.006 or greater
• 1768-ENBT firmware revision 2.003 or greater
The 1734-AENTR adapters will accept I/O connections with compatible
electronic keying for the 1734-AENT. This allows the 1734-AENTR adapter to
be used in a daisy-chain topology with the 1734-AENT Add-on Profile used for
the 1734-AENTR.
Add-on Profiles can be downloaded from:
https://www.rockwellautomation.com/rockwellautomation/support/downloa
ds.page

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Firmware Revision History

Firmware Revision History for Series C POINT I/O EtherNet/IP Adapters

Revision(1) Description
6.011 First revision release
6.012 Second revision release

(1) To upgrade to the latest firmware revision from Firmware Revisions 5.013 or older, follow the upgrade
instructions on the Knowledgebase at http://www.rockwellautomation.com/support/ by searching
Answer ID 1072442.

The following tables provide a list of enhancements, known anomalies, and

corrected anomalies for the POINT I/O EtherNet/IP Adapter firmware
revisions.

Enhancements
Enhancements for Series C

Enhancement(1) Description
Series C hardware The Series C POINT I/O EtherNet/IP Adapter hardware has been
redesigned to address component obsolescence.
There are no changes to the functionality and features between
Series B and Series C adapters.
EDS File The product's EDS File is updated with the Series C major firmware
revision and is embedded in the product's firmware.
To access the EDS File:
1. Use RSNetWorx and select the appropriate adapter.
2. Right-click the adapter and select Re-Register Device…
The EDS Wizard launches.
3. Select and use the Upload EDS file(s) from the device option.
Version 2.59 or later of RSLinx is able to access and install the
Adapter's EDS file as an alternative to using RSNetWorx.

(1) This enhancement only applies to 1734 adapters.

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Anomalies
Fixed Anomalies for Firmware Revision 6.012

Anomaly Description
High Ethernet traffic Occasionally, under high traffic conditions, the Ethernet buffers
causes modules to be become full and a mismatch in buffer count occurs. This requires
unresponsive the power to the adapter to be cycled.
Adapter goes offline Adapter treats ARP probe packets from other MAC addresses as
after receiving several duplicate IP address when two consecutive ARP probes are
ARP probe packets received.
from IP address 0.0.0.0
ControlFLASH indicates ControlFLASH™ indicates that the firmware update has failed
firmware update failed even though the update completes successfully.
when adapter is This anomaly only occurs when the adapter is selected from the
selected from the backplane.
backplane

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Additional Resources
These documents contain additional information concerning related Rockwell
Automation products.

Resource Description
1734 POINT I/O Dual-port EtherNet/IP Installation instructions for installing the
Adapter Installation Instructions, 1734 POINT I/O Dual-port EtherNet/IP
publication 1734-IN041. Adapter.
1734 POINT I/O and 1738 ArmorPOINT I/O User manual for configuring the 1734 POINT
Dual-port EtherNet/IP Adapter User I/O and 1738 ArmorPOINT® I/O Dual-port
Manual, publication 1734-UM017. EtherNet/IP adapters.
It also includes valuable information on how
to replace an adapter.
1734 POINT I/O EtherNet/IP Adapter User User manual for configuring the 1734 POINT
Manual, publication 1734-UM018. I/O EtherNet/IP adapters.
It also includes valuable information on how
to replace an adapter.
Industrial Automation Wiring and More information on proper wiring and
Grounding Guidelines, grounding techniques.
publication 1770-IN041.
Product Certifications website, Provides declarations of conformity,
http://www.rockwellautomation.com/ certificates, and other certification details.
products/certification/

You can view or download publications at

http://www.rockwellautomation.com/literature/. To order paper copies of
technical documentation, contact your local Rockwell Automation distributor
or sales representative.

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Installation Assistance
If you experience a problem within the first 24 hours of installation, please review the information that's
contained in this manual. You can also contact a special Customer Support number for initial help in getting
your product up and running.

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Use the Worldwide Locator at
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Canada
contact your local Rockwell Automation representative.

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Outside United States
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