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Appendix C
Upgrade Firmware
Upgrade Firmware
This procedure requires you to use ControlFlash software to upgrade the
firmware in a Kinetix 7000 drive.
1.
Verify 24V DC control power is supplied to the Kinetix 7000 drive
requiring firmware upgrade.
2.
Open your ControlFlash software or select ControlFlash from the Tools
menu of RSLogix 5000 software.
The Welcome to ControlFlash dialog opens.
3.
Click Next.
The Catalog Number dialog opens.
IMPORTANT
The seven segment LED on the Kinetix 7000 must display a 2, 3, or 4 before
beginning this procedure. Only these displays indicates the drive has been
recognized by the SERCOS interface.
ATTENTION:
To avoid injury or damage to equipment due to unpredictable
motor activity, do not apply main input power to the drive, or source drive
power from a DC common bus.