Set the Network Address with the DeviceTools Application

The DeviceTools application (for Android and iOS devices) allows you to set the 5034-AENTR and 5034-AENTRXT PointMax EtherNet/IP adapter network address using NFC. It also enables you to:
  • Gain access to the device health, network status, and key parameters of adapter and of connected I/O modules
  • Perform product registration by extracting serial number and catalog number
Download and Install DeviceTools Application
Download and install the DeviceTools application to set the network address of the PointMax EtherNet/IP adapter using NFC. For more information on using the DeviceTools application, see rok.auto/devicetools.
  1. From Apple App Store® or from Google Play™, search for and install the free DeviceTools application by Rockwell Automation.
    TIP:
    Icons and branding are subject to change. For the current icon and publisher information, see the store listing.
    If your phone or operating system version is not compatible, the application does not download. Check the store listing for supported device and operating system versions.
  2. After installation, launch the application and follow on‑screen prompts. You can adjust language and appearance in
    Settings
    .
IMPORTANT:
The PointMax EtherNet/IP adapter ships with NFC enabled. For security, disable NFC when not in use. You can disable NFC using the Studio 5000 Logix Designer application.
If NFC is disabled, to re-enable it, reset the adapter to its default settings. For more information see Reset the Adapter.
To adjust the network address switches, do the following:
  1. Open the DeviceTools application on a supported iOS or Android device.
  2. Hold the device to the NFC logo on the front of the adapter.
  3. When the scan completes, the app displays the read/write options available for the adapter’s current state, including IP configuration and device status.
  4. Follow the prompts in the DeviceTools application to set the network address to a valid value from 001…254.
    WARNING:
    Operating a mobile device in a hazardous or explosive environment
    Do not use a cellular phone in a hazardous or explosive environment unless the phone has been approved for use in such environments. Failure to comply with these guidelines can cause damage or unpredictable operation which could result in death or severe personal injury and/or property damage.
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