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Rockwell Automation Publication 7000L-UM301F-EN-P - March 2020
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Component Definition and Maintenance
Chapter 5
Downloading the Terminal
Firmware
The Operator Terminal is an interface used to interact with a PowerFlex7000
drive. In order to communicate with the drive, the Terminal needs a valid
firmware. If it lacks the software, it does not have the necessary information to
communicate with the Analog Control Board (ACB).
There are two methods of downloading the firmware into the Terminal, which
are described below.
Using Flash Memory Card
If using a Flash Memory Card (2711-NM4 or 2711-NM8 or 2711-NM16), copy
the appropriate file to the Flash Card in the root directory. Ensure that there are
no other files on the card containing the .FMW extension.
Power off the Terminal and insert the memory card. Apply power to the
terminal. The terminal on power-up will sense new firmware and download it
from the card. You will see a series of codes on the screen (2 – 20 – 21 …) and
then the drive application firmware will start. The process may take several
minutes. When the download is finished, remove the card from the Terminal. (If
you leave the card in the terminal, it will reload the firmware each time the
terminal is powered up).
DOSFWDL
This is a DOS program which copies the .FMW file out the serial port of the
laptop to the serial port of the terminal. The program is usually included in the
firmware package. The method is described below. In this example, we are using
firmware file
FRN_4006.FMW
.
Note
: If you are using a newer firmware, just make sure the filename is at
maximum eight characters. You can rename the file, but keep the filename
extension as
.FMW
. Also, when you are prompted to enter the filename, make
sure you enter the correct filename as illustrated in the following example.