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238 Rockwell Automation Publication 2094-UM001D-EN-P - May 2010
Appendix C Upgrading the Kinetix 6000 Drive Firmware
Upgrade Drive Firmware
with DriveExplorer
Software Upgrading axis module firmware by using DriveExplorer software involves
setting the Axes to Flash parameter, configuring a HyperTerminal session, and
flashing the firmware.
Before You Begin
You will need the following software and information before you begin.
Select Axis Modules to Upgrade
In this procedure you will use DriveExplorer software to set the Axes to Flash
parameter (
x
708) and select the axis module to upgrade.
Follow these steps to set the Axes to Flash parameter.
1. Connect the 1203-SSS serial cable to the appropriate COM port on your
personal computer.
2. Connect the 1203-SSS SCANport cable to the SCANport/DPI
connector on your IAM module.
Description Cat. No. Firmware Revision
DriveExplorer Software
(1)
(1) Refer to DriveExplorer Getting Results Manual, publication 9306-GR001 , for instructions.
9306-4EXP02ENE 2.01 or later
Serial to SCANport Adapter 1203-SSS (Series B) 3.004 or later
RSLogix 5000 Software 9324-RLD300NE 11.0 or later
Firmware upgrade file for your Kinetix 6000 drive (IAM/AM)
(2)
(2) Contact Rockwell Automation Technical Support at (440) 646-5800 for firmware upgrade file.
Personal computer with HyperTerminal software
IMPORTANT
Control power must be present at CPD-1 and CPD-2 prior to flashing your
drive.
ATTENTION: To avoid personal injury or damage to equipment during the
firmware upgrade due to unpredictable motor activity, do not apply
three-phase AC or common-bus DC input power to the drive. Do not
establish communication with the Logix SERCOS interface module.
TIP You will save time by selecting only the axis modules that require a
firmware upgrade.