2-2
Installing the Adapter
Setting the MAC Address
Set the MAC address using the MAC Address switches
Refer to
Important: Each node on the network must have a unique MAC
Figure 2.1 Setting the Adapter MAC Address Switches
Switches
SW1
SW2
SW3
SW4
SW5
SW6
SW7
SW8
TIP: The MAC address can be verified using a PowerFlex 7-Class HIM,
DriveExplorer software, or DriveExecutive software to view Parameter
08 - [MAC Address] or Diagnostic Item number 16
Table 2.A MAC Address Switch Settings (UP = 1 = OPEN)
MAC
Address
SW1 SW2 SW3 SW4 SW5 SW6 SW7
0
0
0
1
1
0
2
0
1
3
1
1
Table 2.A
for specific MAC address switch settings.
address. The MAC address must be set before power is
applied because the adapter uses the MAC address it detects
when it first receives power. To change a MAC address, you
must set the new value. Then remove and reapply power to
the adapter, or reset the adapter.
MAC Address Switches
(SW1 - SW7)
Description
Least Significant Bit (LSB) of MAC Address
Bit 1 of MAC Address
Bit 2 of MAC Address
Bit 3 of MAC Address
Bit 4 of MAC Address
Bit 5 of MAC Address
Most Significant Bit (MSB) of MAC Address
Mode (reserved for future use)
Switch Setting
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
UP = 1 = OPEN
MAC
Address
SW1 SW2 SW3 SW4 SW5 SW6 SW7
0
4
0
0
5
1
0
6
0
0
7
1
(Figure
2.1).
Mode Switch (SW8)
Reserved for future use
Default
0
0
0
0
Node 0
0
0
0
—
—
(page
5-6).
Switch Setting
0
1
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
1
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
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