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FTP Support Site

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Objectives

In this module we will learn:

- How to get to the FTP Support site

- How to navigate the FTP Support site

- What information and tools are on the site

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What is the FTP Support Site?

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The FTP Support Site is a valuable resource that provides easy access to the latest information, Technical Bulletins, and Tools for integrating an IND780 Q.i into a process and maintaining it.

Access to the site is free of charge.

No login is required.

No information is collected about the user.

Just point and click to get what you need!

How to get to the Q.i FTP Support SiteUse the link below and then set up a book mark (Favorite places)

ftp://ftp-static.mt.com/pub/indmkg/IND780_Qi/Index.htm

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Use the link at the bottom of support e-mails

Use the Dashboard Help Menu

Make sure that the correct Mode is selected.

Navigating the FTP Support Site

The FTP site is divided into 8 main sections

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Useful information about the function and capabilities of the Q.i

e-learning modules, WebEx PowerPoints, and white papers

Technical bulletins, software tools, firmware updates

Manuals, user guides, and shared data descriptions.

Legacy Q.i365 data analysis tool and support documents.

ControlLogix communication drivers for Ethernet/IP and ControlNet. Siemens sample code for PROFIBUS.

Frequently Asked Questions and Contact information

Navigating the FTP Support Site

We will focus on the following sections

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Useful information about the function and capabilities of the Q.i

Technical bulletins, software tools, firmware updates

Manuals, user guides, and shared data descriptions.

ControlLogix communication drivers for Ethernet/IP and ControlNet. Siemens sample code for PROFIBUS.

Marketing InformationBrochures and Data Briefs available in 4 different languages.

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How to construct a Q.iMPACT model number.

Demonstration of 'normal' feed versus a Q.i Feed.

Options and accessories.

Engineering

Technical Bulletins

Latest version of the software tools.

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Click on the links to read the Bulletins.

Click on the links to download the install file for the tools.

Engineering - Continued

Recent firmware releases (applied to the entire IND780 line)

Instructions on how to manually install the firmware.

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Note: Firmware update from the IND780 Q.i Dashboard is recommended instead.

The 4 manuals posted are:

Documentation

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Not all language versions of the manuals are posted here, but the part numbers are.

IND780 Shared Data Manual (used for Task Expert applications and PLC explicit messaging).

Q.i Technical Manual (contains the IND780 Technical Manual with Q.i additions).

Q.i User's Guide

Q.i Installation Manual

PLC Communications

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RSLogix Code that can be placed into your own program to drive communications to the Q.i

Version recommended for most new Rockwell PLC programs

Legacy

Enhanced AIM gives access to some features in the IND780 Q.i that didn't exist in the JagX Q.i. This version can be a little more difficult to use.

Sample S7-315 PLC program written in Step 7, V5.5, SP3.

This page contains files needed for PLC/DCS access to an IND780 Q.i

Mission Accomplished!

Learn how to get to the FTP Support Site Learn how to navigate the site Learn what information and tools are on the Site.