Summary Reset a Stratix 2500/5400/5410/5700 Switch to Factory Default Environment Stratix 5400 Stratix 5410 Stratix 5700 ArmorStratix 5700 Stratix 2500 Answer To factory default the Stratix switch using the express setup button perform the following steps: Firmware Lower than 15.2(4)EA3 Note: These steps apply to the Stratix 5400, Stratix 5410, Stratix 5700, and ArmorStratix 5700. […]

Summary Upgrading or Verifying Stratix Firmware Environment Stratix 8000 Stratix 8300 Stratix 5700 Stratix 5400 Stratix 5410 Stratix 5100 Stratix 5900 ArmorStratix 5700 Stratix 2500 Answer Verifying the firmware Note: If the firmware is loading off of the SD Card, will need to remove the SD Card before updating Stratix firmware. If not, firmware will […]

Summary Console Port on Stratix Switch Answer The Console Port on a Stratix switch is used to connect to the switch over a RS-232 serial connection, in order to manage the switch using a Command Line Interface (CLI). The serial connection between a Laptop (PC) and a switch, requires a special cable called Console Cable. For this […]

Summary Stratix Switches Operating as an Unmanaged Switch Environment Stratix 2500 switches Stratix 5400 switches Stratix 5700 switches Stratix 8000 switches Stratix 8300 switches Answer The Stratix switches can operate out-of-the-box without assigning an IP address to it or without going through Express Setup. When the Stratix switch does not have an IP address on […]

Summary Stratix Express Setup Quick Guide Environment Stratix 8000 Stratix 8300 Stratix 5400 Stratix 5410 Stratix 5700 ArmorStratix 5700 Stratix 2500 Stratix 5800 Stratix 5200 Answer For the Stratix Switches listed in the Environment section above, the Express Setup button has multi-mode functionality. Further details may be found within QA66447 – Stratix Express Setup Modes. […]

Summary Stratix Switches with Device Level Ring (DLR) Environment Stratix 2000 Switch Stratix 5400 Switch Stratix 5410 Switch Stratix 5700 Switch Stratix 5800 Switch Stratix 6000 Switch Stratix 8000 Switch Stratix 8300 Switch Answer Contents Stratix switch selections for Device Level Ring (DLR) DLR port Choices and Considerations Configuring DLR Stratix switch selections for Device […]

Summary Stratix Switches with Non-Rockwell Devices Answer Yes, you can use a Stratix switch with Non-Rockwell devices. The switch will act like a normal Stratix switch and pass the data through or between the end devices.

Summary Stratix switches: USB Driver for Console Port Environment Stratix 5700 Stratix 5400 Stratix 5410 Stratix 5200 Stratix 5800 Answer In order to connect to the mini-USB console port of a Stratix switch from a USB port of a PC, the correct driver needs to be installed in Windows so that the USB connection gets a serial port […]

Summary Converting different programming languages in Studio 5000 software Answer A tool or converter of this type is not available. This is due to how the programming languages execute. Additoinally, some instructions are not supported in other languages. A way round this is to use Add-On Instructions (AOI). AOI instruction can be programmed in any […]

Summary Rockwell Automation Library of Faceplates and AOIs Answer Download the Faceplate/AOI sets for FactoryTalk View ME and SE at the Product Compatibility and Download Center Web site by searching for “Library” in the search box. The Faceplate and/or AOI downloaded will contain installation instructions. Library of Rockwell Automation-built Faceplates and AOIs Provides for monitoring […]