This release has the following requirements.
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).
System Requirement Identified as of PowerFlex 755 Drives Firmware Revision 8.001
System Requirement Identified as of PowerFlex 753 Drives Firmware Revision 9.001
PowerFlex 755 Firmware Revision 12.001 CIP Features Compatible Only with Studio 5000 Logix Designer 28.00.01
System Requirement Identified as of PowerFlex 755 Drives Firmware Revision 12.001
When using PowerFlex 755 drive firmware revision 12.001, any of the new or existing Integrated Motion on EtherNet/IP (CIP) features are compatible only with Studio 5000 Logix Designer version 28.00.01. The firmware revision 12.001 PowerFlex 755 drive AOP is installed with Studio 5000 Logix Designer version 28.00.01.
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.
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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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:
Firmware
Revision
|
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
|
B
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8 and 9
| |
6.xxx…7.xxx
|
A
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1…7
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B
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8 and 9
| |
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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1756-L85E Controller is Compatible with PowerFlex Firmware Revision 12.001 or Later
System Requirement Identified as of PowerFlex 755 Drives Firmware Revision 12.001
The 1756-L85E controller will only work with PowerFlex 755 drives firmware revision 12.001 or later due to the 2-cycle timing update.
This release includes the following system features.
Configurable Converter Action
System Feature Identified as of PowerFlex 755 Drive Firmware Revision 12.001
Parameter 17 [Converter Actn] has been added to the converter (port 11) for Frame 8 and larger, Floor-mount PowerFlex 750-Series AC drives. This parameter provides for the selection of one of the following actions for the converter when a converter fault occurs: Ignore, Minor Stop, Coast Stop, Ramp Stop, or Current Limit Stop.
Feed Forward Functionality Added for Surface Permanent Magnet Motors
System Feature Identified as of PowerFlex 755 Drive Firmware Revision 12.001
This revision of firmware provides feed forward functionality with surface permanent magnet motors for PowerFlex 755 drives. This feature, set in bit 7 - IdsCmdFFwdEn in parameter 80 [PM Cfg], enhances speed transition in the field weakening stage. Bit 7 is set to 0 (OFF) by default.
Feedback Enhancements for Integrated Motion on EtherNet/IP Mode
System Feature Identified as of PowerFlex 755 Drive Firmware Revision 12.001
The following feedback enhancements are now available when using PowerFlex 750-Series drives in the Integrated Motion on EtherNet/IP mode:
PMM Vqs Regulator PI Gains Added for Integrated Motion on EtherNet/IP
System Feature Identified as of PowerFlex 755 Drive Firmware Revision 12.001
This revision of firmware extends the permanent magnet motor Vqs Regulator PI functionality to the Integrated Motion on EtherNet/IP mode for PowerFlex 750-Series drives. This function provides auto tuning of PMM motors when in field weakening mode. The following parameters are now accessible via extended attributes accessed using message instructions:
Drive I/O Functions Now Available in Integrated Motion on EtherNet/IP Mode
System Feature Identified as of PowerFlex 755 Drive Firmware Revision 12.001
With this revision of drive firmware, the following I/O functions are now available
when using PowerFlex 750-Series drives in the Integrated Motion on EtherNet/IP
mode:
IMPORTANT:
|
The 11-Series and 22-Series I/O option modules support Servo
and general-purpose I/O only when the module is mounted in
slot 7 of the drive control Pod.
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The motor protection device inputs on the 22-Series I/O option modules only now support over-temperature exception functionality for PTC devices. When this input is open, the drive experiences a motor over temperature fault (“Motor PTC Trip”).
See Appendix E - Integrated Motion on EtherNet/IP in the PowerFlex 750-Series AC Drives Programming manual, publication 750-PM001, for detailed feature descriptions and parameter / instance attribute mapping tables.
Torque Prove Feature Now Available in Integrated Motion on EtherNet/IP Mode
System Feature Identified as of PowerFlex 755 Drive Firmware Revision 12.001
TorqProve™ functionality is now available when using PowerFlex 750-Series drives in the Integrated Motion on EtherNet/IP mode.
See Appendix E - Integrated Motion on EtherNet/IP in the PowerFlex 750-Series AC Drives Programming manual, publication 750-PM001, for detailed feature descriptions and parameter / instance attribute mapping tables.
Double Word Query Now Available in Integrated Motion on EtherNet/IP Mode
System Feature Identified as of PowerFlex 755 Drive Firmware Revision 12.001
Parameters 20 [FB0 SSI Cfg] and 50 [FB1 SSI Cfg] are now accessible via extended attributes using message instructions when the drive is in the Integrated Motion on EtherNet/IP mode.
See Appendix E - Integrated Motion on EtherNet/IP in the PowerFlex 750-Series AC Drives Programming manual, publication 750-PM001, for detailed feature descriptions and parameter / instance attribute mapping tables.
Phase Advance Functionality Added for Permanent Magnet and Induction Motors
System Feature Identified as of PowerFlex 755 Drive Firmware Revision 12.001
This revision of firmware provides Phase Advance functionality in PowerFlex 755-Series drives running surface and interior permanent magnet and induction motors
This feature helps reduce the motor latency. Bit 6 [VCmdPhShftEn] has been added to parameter 80 [PM Cfg] to enable this feature.
S Curve to Linear Ramp Feature Now Available
System Feature Identified as of PowerFlex 755 Drive Firmware Revision 12.001
System Feature Identified as of PowerFlex 753 Drive Firmware Revision 12.001
The drive can now be configured to transition smoothly from an S Curve acceleration/deceleration profile to a linear acceleration/deceleration profile when the actual speed reference changes to less than the time required to complete the desired S Curve. The S Curve profile restarts on the new acceleration/deceleration ramp. This feature is enabled by setting bit 9 – NoSCrvSpdChg in parameter 635 [Spd Options Ctrl].
Drive Soft Reset on F900-Series Faults
System Feature Identified as of PowerFlex 755 Drive Firmware Revision 12.001
System Feature Identified as of PowerFlex 753 Drive Firmware Revision 12.001
When a resettable F9xx (900…927) fault occurs, the drive will now be reset automatically. Previously, all F9xx faults required a manual drive reset.
Enhanced Unsigned to Signed Firmware Update (Flash) Procedure
System Feature Identified as of PowerFlex 755 Drive Firmware Revision 12.001
System Feature Identified as of PowerFlex 753 Drive Firmware Revision 12.001
You can now update (flash) revisions 10.002 and earlier of unsigned firmware directly to the signed firmware revision 12.001 without the need to use the revision 11.001 Convert file.
Important: Error messages will display in ControlFlash when updating an earlier, unsigned revision of firmware to the signed firmware revision 12.001. However, the firmware will be upgraded correctly. See the “Update PowerFlex 755 Drive Firmware rev C” or “Update PowerFlex 753 Drive Firmware rev B” release notes topics for the updated procedures.
Brake Release Bit Added to Parameter 1103 Trq Prove Status
System Feature Identified as of PowerFlex 755 Drive Firmware Revision 12.001
Bit 8 “Brake Release” has been added to parameter 1103 [Trq Prove Status]. When enabled (1), bit 8 “Brake Release” indicates the inverted state of bit 4 “Brake Set,” of parameter 1103.
This release corrects the following anomalies.
Shear Pin 1 and 2 Status Bits Not Set
CORRECTED Anomaly with PowerFlex 755 Drives Firmware Revision 12.001
CORRECTED Anomaly with PowerFlex 753 Drives Firmware Revision 12.001
This revision of firmware corrects an anomaly where parameter 952 [Fault Status A] bits 7 – ‘Shear Pin 1’ and 8 – ‘Shear Pin 2’ did not turn on or latch when a shear pin fault occurs.
Sleep/Wake Time Max 64800 sec
CORRECTED Anomaly with PowerFlex 755 Drives Firmware Revision 12.001
CORRECTED Anomaly with PowerFlex 753 Drives Firmware Revision 12.001
The maximum value of parameters 353 [Sleep Time] and P355 [Wake Time] has been changed to 64,800 seconds (18 hours). Previously, the maximum value for parameters 353 and 355 was 1,000 seconds, which allowed a sleep/wake time of only 16 minutes.
Parameters Not Assigned to a File and Group
CORRECTED Anomaly with PowerFlex 755 Drives Firmware Revision 12.001
CORRECTED Anomaly with PowerFlex 753 Drives Firmware Revision 12.001
The following parameters have been assigned to a File and Group:
Torque Prove Speed Band Integrator Maximum Value Increased
CORRECTED Anomaly with PowerFlex 755 Drives Firmware Revision 12.001
CORRECTED Anomaly with PowerFlex 753 Drives Firmware Revision 12.001
The maximum value of parameter 1106 [SpdBand Intgrtr] has been changed to 2 seconds to allow a larger speed deviation time for certain applications and avoid nuisance faults.
Brake Release Timer Causes Torque Prove Speed Band Fault
CORRECTED Anomaly with PowerFlex 755 Drives Firmware Revision 12.001
CORRECTED Anomaly with PowerFlex 753 Drives Firmware Revision 12.001
The maximum value of parameter 1106 [SpdBand Intgrtr] has been increased to eliminate nuisance “TorqPrv Spd Band” (event 20) faults.
Torque Proving Brake Slip Fault after First Run
CORRECTED Anomaly with PowerFlex 755 Drives Firmware Revision 12.001
CORRECTED Anomaly with PowerFlex 753 Drives Firmware Revision 12.001
This firmware revision corrects an anomaly where a ‘Brake Slipped’ alarm (event 26) occurred only after the initial, successful operation of a lifting/torque prove application.
Incorrect DC Bus Voltage Regulation Sequence with Dynamic Brake
CORRECTED Anomaly with PowerFlex 755 Drives Firmware Revision 12.001
CORRECTED Anomaly with PowerFlex 753 Drives Firmware Revision 12.001
This revision of firmware corrects the sequence of DC bus voltage regulation when a dynamic brake resistor is used and parameter 372 [Bus Reg Mode A] and 373 [Bus Reg Mode B] are set to 3 - Both DB 1st. The sequence has been corrected so the DC bus voltage is regulated first, by dynamic braking and then, by frequency adjustment.
Velocity Feedback FIR Filter Adjustment for Integrated Motion on EtherNet/IP
CORRECTED Anomaly with PowerFlex 755 Drives Firmware Revision 12.001
The selection values for the FIR filter that is applied to the motor velocity feedback source when using Integrated Motion on EtherNet/IP now correctly allows any of the following selections for parameter 125 [Pri Vel Fdbk Sel].
Attribute value 1
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0 – 190R/S Noise
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Attribute value 2
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1 – 160R/S Noise
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Attribute value 4
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2 – 100R/S Noise
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Attribute value 8
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3 – 50R/S Noise
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Attribute value 16
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4 – 25R/S Noise
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Attribute value 32
|
5 – 12R/S Noise
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Attribute value 64
|
6 – 6R/S Noise
|
Attribute value 127
|
7 – 3R/S Noise
|
This release has the following known anomalies.
Universal Feedback Board Module Does Not Annunciate Fault
Known Anomaly First Identified as of:
When the UFB is configured to use the SSI Full Digital Feedback Device, the UFB does not annunciate a fault when the SSI Full Digital is the signal is lost. For full details on possible workarounds to this anomaly, see Technical Support Knowledgebase Article #463171. To determine if this notice affects you and for additional information, please refer to Knowledgebase Document Number #745654.
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.
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.
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 >.
Important: When you update firmware from an unsigned revision 10.002 and earlier to the signed firmware revision 12.001 or later, error message dialog boxes, similar to the following examples, will appear during the update. Click OK in each dialog box to proceed. The firmware revision will be updated successfully.