This release has the following requirements.
EtherNet/IP Port and 20-750-ENETR Require Quality of Service (QoS)
System Requirements Identified as of PowerFlex 755 Drive Firmware Revision 9.001
System Requirements Identified as of PowerFlex 753 Drive Firmware Revision 9.001
With this firmware revision, the EtherNet/IP port and 20-750-ENETR require the EtherNet/IP scanner to use a compatible method of specifying Quality of Service (QoS). The following table details the compatible products and firmware revisions.
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Product
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Compatible Rev. No.
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DriveLogix 5730 Embedded
Ethernet Port
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Rev. 3.1.4
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CompactLogix (1769-L2x/L3x)
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Rev. 17.03
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ControlLogix (1756-ENBT)
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Rev. 4.005
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CompactLogix (1768-ENBT)
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Rev. 2.001
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FlexLogix (1788-ENBT)
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Rev. 2.004
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ControlLogix 1756-EN2T (F)(XT)
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No Update needed
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SoftLogix I/O Messaging
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No Update needed
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System Requirements Identified as of PowerFlex 755 Drive Firmware Revision 3.004
The new Auto/Manual HIM Preload feature requires firmware in the HIM that is newer than 1.007.
System Requirements Identified as of PowerFlex 755 Drive Firmware Revision 3.004
System Requirements Identified as of PowerFlex 753 Drive Firmware Revision 5.001
The Customer Configurable Response to HIM Communications Loss feature requires a new enhanced style HIM (20-HIM-A6, 20-HIM-C6S). This feature will not work with older contemporary 7-Class HIM’ s (20-HIM-A3, 20-HIM-A5, 20-HIM-C3S, 20-HIM-C5S).
Drive Firmware, Series, and Frame Size Compatibility Requirements
System Requirement Identified as of PowerFlex 755 Drive Firmware Revision 3.004
The following table identifies firmware revisions and the PowerFlex 755 drive series and frame sizes with which they are compatible:
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Firmware
Revision
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Compatible with Drive
Series
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Compatible with Drive Frame
Size
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2.xxx
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A
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2…8
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3.xxx…5.xxx
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A
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2…7
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B
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8 and 9
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6.xxx…7.xxx
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A
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1…7
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B
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8 and 9
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8.xxx and
Later
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A
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1…7
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B
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8…10
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This release includes the following system features.
System Feature Identified as of:
This revision of drive firmware adds profiles to support the 11-Series I/O and ATEX option cards listed in the table below. These profiles allow for the configuration through normal drive startup procedures including the HIM assisted startup and drive software tool wizards. Parameter and fault information can be found in the PowerFlex 750-Series AC Drives Programming Manual, publication 750-PM001.
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Catalog Number
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Module Description
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20-750-1132C-2R
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24V DC I/O Option Card with 3Digital Inputs, 2
Relay Outputs, 1 Analog Input, and 1 Analog
Output
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20-750-1133C-1R2T
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24V DC I/O Option Card with 3 Digital Inputs, 1
Relay Output, 2 Transistor Outputs, 1 Analog
Input, and 1 Analog Output
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20-750-1132D-2R
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115V AC I/O Option Card with 3 Digital Inputs, 2
Relay Outputs, 1 Analog Input, and 1 Analog
Output
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20-750-ATEX
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ATEX Option Card with 1 Thermosensor Input
Connection
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System Feature Identified as of PowerFlex 755 Drive Firmware Revision 9.001
In CIP Motion Mode, customers can now control the PWM carrier frequency by changing Motion Device Axis Object attribute number 604. This can be done in the controller. Below is a sample configuration for a message command that can be applied in CIP Motion Mode. Knowledgebase document 550530 can also be referenced for a sample configuration setup.
System Feature Identified as of PowerFlex 755 Drive Firmware Revision 9.001
This revision of drive firmware allows customer to use the Drive NV functionality, to control Interior Permanent Magnet (IPM) motors in CIP Motion mode. This can be accomplished by commissioning the drive in standalone or IO mode. The next step is to connect the drive to the controller in CIP motion mode. In RSLogix or Studio 5000, the motor selection is set to Drive NV. The Drive NV selection enables the controller to read the motor and tuning settings from the drive for use in CIP Motion.
This release corrects the following anomalies.
CORRECTED with PowerFlex 755 Drive Firmware Revision 9.001
CORRECTED with PowerFlex 753 Drive Firmware Revision 9.001
When the drive experiences a 900 level exception, select PowerFlex 750-Series option cards remain in the last known state and may not fault. The last known state of the option card may differ from the default or startup state. This revision of drive firmware will fault the option card when the drive experiences a 900 level exception therefore making the behavior consistent for all drive status conditions previously mentioned.
CORRECTED with PowerFlex 755 Drive Firmware Revision 9.001
This revision of drive firmware changes the behavior of the thermal model, for all high power drives frames 8… 10, in conditions where the main blower is in a slowed or stopped condition. Under this operating condition the thermal trip and fault limits are adjusted to appropriately account for the changes in the blower fan speed.
These anomalies are from previous releases but are still known in this release.
Known Anomaly First Identified as of PowerFlex 755 Drives Firmware Revision 3.004
Known Anomaly First Identified as of PowerFlex 753 Drives Firmware Revision 5.001
The HIM startup on the PowerFlex 755 drive includes a feedback device selection step. Depending on the option modules installed, that step may first ask the user to choose a port, then a parameter. In some situations, the list of ports incorrectly shows multiple copies of 'Port 0 - PowerFlex 755' followed by the feedback port/module.
The incorrect behavior happens only under the following conditions:
When the incorrect port list appears, it is still possible to successfully select the feedback module port by following one of these methods.
Known Anomaly First Identified as of PowerFlex 755 Drives Firmware Revision 8.001
Known Anomaly First Identified as of PowerFlex 753 Drives Firmware Revision 8.001
In an application with the use of a PowerFlex 755 or PowerFlex 753 along with the 20-750-ENETR dual port Ethernet/IP module, a persistent stop command may appear in some cases. The action of disconnecting the Ethernet cable from the 20-750-ENETR module, which will result in the drive stopping, may follow with a nuisance fault action. This fault action previously noted is persistent communication of stop commands.
Known Anomaly First Identified as of PowerFlex 755 Drives Firmware Revision 8.001
Known Anomaly First Identified as of PowerFlex 753 Drives Firmware Revision 8.001
In an application with the use of a PowerFlex 755 or PowerFlex 753 along with the 20-750-ENETR dual port Ethernet/IP module, in which a user attempts to save all parameters using DriveExplorer® in some causes the save execution does not complete. When attempting to execute the save all parameters in DriveExplorer the software tool enters an infinite loop and does not progress through the save in some instances. To exit the loop, press the cancel button and check if the text file has been saved.
Known Anomaly First Identified as of PowerFlex 755 Drive Firmware Revision 2.011
Known Anomaly First Identified as of PowerFlex 753 Drive Firmware Revision 7.001
You cannot change the level of current used during the direction test on a permanent magnet motor while in Integrated Motion on EtherNet/IP (CIP Motion) mode. It is set at 10%. If the system requires more than 10% to turn the motor, it will fail to perform the test.
Known Anomaly First as of PowerFlex 755 Drive Firmware Revision 2.011
The protection algorithms in frame 8 drives create false 168 “PWM Freq Reduced” exception events when running at zero speed. These can occur when the drive is first energizing the motor and establishing motor flux.
Known Anomaly First Identified as of PowerFlex 755 Drive Firmware Revision 3.004
Known Anomaly First Identified as of PowerFlex 753 Drive Firmware Revision 5.001
The following internal diagnostic items may contain incorrect data after upgrading a PowerFlex 755 from revision 1 to revision 6 firmware: 2 [PBLT Pwrup Time], 3 [PBLT GatesOnTime], 4 [PBLT Mtr MW Hrs], 5 [PBLT Rgn MW Hrs] and 67 [PwrBd Pwr Cycles].
The following parameters may contain incorrect data after upgrading a PowerFlex 755 from revision 1 to revision 6 firmware: 13[Elapsed MWH], 14 [Elapsed kWH], 15 [Elapsed Run Time], 16 [Elpsd Mtr MWHrs], 17 [Elpsd Rgn MWHrs], 18 [Elpsd Mtr kWHrs], 19 [Elpsd Rgn kWHrs], 490 [HSFan ElpsdLife], 497 [InFan ElpsdLife], 503 [MtrBrngElpsdLife], 508 [MtrLubeElpsdHrs], 512 [MchBrngElpsdLife] and 517 [MchLubeElpsdHrs].
These values will affect the associated calculated “ remaining life ” parameter values and predictive maintenance events.
Known Anomaly First Identified As of PowerFlex 755 Drive Firmware Revision 3.004
This anomaly affected customers using Integrated Motion on EtherNet/IP (CIP Motion). If you attempted to use Drive NV when configuring the motor on a motion axis with a PowerFlex 755, the drive would not return the appropriate error. This feature is not currently supported in the PowerFlex 755.
Known Anomaly First Identified as of PowerFlex 755 Drive Firmware Revision 8.001
The drive may throw an F927 fault when an axis is inhibited. If this occurs, the drive will shut down allowing the motor to coast. The status LED will blink 27 times, pause, then repeat. If this occurs, cycle power to the drive to clear the fault.
Known Anomaly First Identified as of PowerFlex 755 Drive Firmware Revision 6.004
Known Anomaly First Identified as of PowerFlex 753 Drive Firmware Revision 6.004
When running in Flux Vector open loop mode for induction motor or Interior Permanent Magnet (IPM) motor mode, the drive may experience an F918 exception event when the motor accelerates through a 7 Hz operating frequency due to the simultaneous transition from a 2 to 4 KHz carrier frequency. This exception can be avoided by setting parameter 40 [Mtr Options Cfg] bit 9 – PWM FreqLock], which will keep the carrier frequency at 4 KHz.
This release has the following application notes.
Product Updates and Replacements
Flashing can be performed using a 1203-USB or 1203-SSS converter. For information on connecting either converter to your drive, refer to the 1203-USB USB Converter User Manual, publication DRIVES-UM001, or 1203-SSS Smart Self-powered Serial Converter User Manual, publication 20COMM-UM001.
Note: Images are shown for example only. They are not intended to identify the exact firmware version to which you are updating. Therefore, do not use the data in the images as input or selections for your update.
Frame 8 and Larger Drives
When a Frame 8 or larger drive is flashed with firmware earlier than V4, a F361 “Rerate See Manual” fault will result.
When concluded, an F361 “Rerate See Manual” fault is indicated.
Important: Drive parameters are set to factory defaults when the reconfiguration is acknowledged. If a condition exists that does not allow the drive parameters to be set to factory defaults, setting P20 to 1 “Acknowledge” will not be accepted. Such conditions include the drive is currently running, DeviceLogix is currently running, or the drive is communicating with a PLC.
Install the Flash Kit
Use DriveExplorer Lite/Full to Flash Update
Important: Flash updating the device firmware may cause the device to load defaults. It is recommended that you save the setting to your PC before proceeding.
Use DriveExecutive to Flash Update
Important: Flash updating the device firmware may cause the device to load defaults. It is recommended that you save the setting to your PC before proceeding.
Use ControlFLASH to Flash Update
Once the appropriate communication device is selected, click Next >.
Use HyperTerminal to Flash Update
Important: The HyperTerminal process takes at least one hour to complete.
Press Enter on your computer keyboard so the following test screen appears.
The terminal program will start displaying the letter “C”. This signals the XMODEM protocol that the download may proceed.
Important: You have one minute to complete steps 9…14 or HyperTerminal will return to step 5, where you must repeat steps 5…8.
Tip: To cancel the flash update at any time, press CTRL-X.
A dialog box appears and reports the update progress, which takes about one hour for HyperTerminal to complete. When it is complete, the message “Flash Complete” appears.
Application Notes
Use the Drive LCD HIM
FW Revision is listed under – Main Control Board.
Use DriveExplorer Lite/Full
Important: You need DriveExplorer version 6.01 or later to interface with the PowerFlex 755 drive. To obtain the latest version, visit the Allen-Bradley Web Updates site located at http://www.ab.com/support/abdrives/webupdate
Once selected, information regarding the PowerFlex 755 drive is shown in the right panel including the current firmware revision number.
Use DriveExecutive
Important: You need DriveExecutive version 5.01 or later to interface with the PowerFlex 755 drive. To obtain the latest version, visit the Allen- Bradley Web Updates site located at http://www.ab.com/support/abdrives/webupdate
In the Properties dialog box the “
Revision:”
field (
) will show the drive
’s
current firmware revision number.