Rockwell Automation Allen-Bradley Kinetix 6000, User Manual

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Publication 2094-UM001A-EN-P — September 2006
224 Upgrading Firmware
Using DriveExplorer
Software to Upgrade Drive
Firmware Upgrading axis module firmware using DriveExplorer 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.
Selecting 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.
Description Catalog Numbers 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 (24V dc) must be present at CPD-1 and -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 communications with the Logix SERCOS
interface module.
TIP
You will save time by selecting only the axis modules that
require a firmware upgrade.