Rockwell Automation Allen-Bradley Kinetix 6000, User Manual

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Publication 2094-UM001A-EN-P — September 2006
216 Upgrading Firmware
Using ControlFLASH
Software to Upgrade Drive
Firmware Upgrading axis module firmware using ControlFLASH software
involves selecting the drive to flash, configuring your Logix
communications, and flashing the firmware.
Before You Begin
You will need the following software and information before you
begin.
The ControlFLASH utility software can be accessed by either of these
methods.
•
Select ControlFLASH from the Tools menu in your RSLogx 5000
software.
•
Select ControlFLASH from the Windows Start button/Program
Files/Flash Tools.
Description Catalog Number Firmware Revision
RSLogix 5000 software 9324-RLD300NE 15. x or later
ControlLogix SERCOS module software
1756-M xx SE 15.32 or later
1756-L60M03SE 15.4 or later
CompactLogix SERCOS module software 1768-M04SE 15.35 or later
SoftLogix SERCOS PCI card software 1784-PM16SE 15.33 or later
RSLinx software 2.50 or later
ControlFLASH software kit
(1)
(1)
Download the ControlFLASH kit from http://support.rockwellautomation.com/controlflash. Contact Rockwell
Automation Technical Support at (440) 646-5800 for assistance.
For more ControlFLASH information (not drive specific), refer to the ControlFLASH Firmware Upgrade Kit User
Manual, publication 1756-6.5.6.
4.00.09 or later
Catalog number of the targeted Kinetix 6000 IAM/AM you want to flash
Network path to the targeted Kinetix 6000 IAM/AM
IMPORTANT
Control power (24V dc) must be present at CPD-1 and -2 prior to
flashing your drive.
The seven-segment LED on the IAM (inverter) or AM to upgrade
must be displaying a fixed 2, 3, or 4 before beginning this
procedure.
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.