Release Notes

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Version 13.002 Signed (released 2/2017)

Catalog Number PowerFlex 753 (series A)

These release notes describe version information for PowerFlex 753, version 13.002 Signed (released 2/2017).

Requirements

This release has the following requirements.

Customer Configurable Response to HIM Communications Loss

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).

 
Max Output Frequency Limited to 590Hz

System Requirement Identified as of PowerFlex 755 Drives Firmware Revision 8.001

System Requirement Identified as of PowerFlex 753 Drives Firmware Revision 9.001

This revision of drive firmware places a limit on the maximum output frequency of the drive. In previous versions of drive firmware the maximum operating frequency of the drive was 650 Hz. The new maximum output frequency limit is 590 Hz. If a previous application allows for a maximum output frequency greater than 590 Hz, the drive will ramp to the command frequency set point and once it reaches a value greater than 590 Hz for a period of time greater than 16ms the drive will trip on a Fault 31, “ Over-Freq” .
 
Auto/Manual HIM Preload Requires New HIM Firmware

System Requirements Identified as of PowerFlex 753 Drive Firmware Revision 5.001

The new Auto/Manual HIM Preload feature requires firmware in the HIM that is newer than 2.

 

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
Compatible Rev. No.
DriveLogix 5730 Embedded Ethernet Port
Rev. 3.1.4
CompactLogix (1769-L2x/L3x)
Rev. 17.03
ControlLogix (1756-ENBT)
Rev. 4.005
CompactLogix (1768-ENBT)
Rev. 2.001
FlexLogix (1788-ENBT)
Rev. 2.004
ControlLogix 1756-EN2T (F)(XT)
No Update needed
SoftLogix I/O Messaging
No Update needed



  

 

Features

This release includes the following system features.

Additional Voltage Rating for PowerFlex 753 and 755 Drives

System Feature Identified as of PowerFlex 755 Drive Firmware Revision 13.002

System Feature Identified as of PowerFlex 753 Drive Firmware Revision 13.002

This revision of firmware supports 240V hardware for the PowerFlex 753 and 755 products (that is, catalog numbers that support 240V AC input voltage class).
  

Common Mode Noise Reduction Enhancements

System Feature Identified as of PowerFlex 755 Drive Firmware Revision 13.002

System Feature Identified as of PowerFlex 753 Drive Firmware Revision 13.002

This revision of firmware adds enhancements to the common mode noise reduction algorithm. These enhancements reduce common mode current within the drive. This helps reduce the stress on power components when jumpers are disconnected on a solidly grounded network.

A new parameter was added to support this feature.

Parameter
Text
Description
P41
Common mode type
Select the common mode     noise reduction algorithm


  

Corrected Anomalies in This Release

This release corrects the following anomalies.

Smooth Transition Between Speed Mode to Point-to-point Position Mode

CORRECTED Anomaly with PowerFlex 755 Drives Firmware Revision 13.002

CORRECTED Anomaly with PowerFlex 753 Drives Firmware Revision 13.002

Prior to this firmware revision, a transition between speed mode to point-to-point position mode resulted in a jerk in applications that transition from velocity mode to a point-to-point position mode (such as conveyor position applications, saw mills, and power roll beds). This firmware revision includes improvements to provide a smooth transition between the control modes.

  

Flying Start for High Inertia and Low Speed Applications

CORRECTED Anomaly with PowerFlex 755 Drives Firmware Revision 13.002

CORRECTED Anomaly with PowerFlex 753 Drives Firmware Revision 13.002

This firmware revision includes improvements in the Flying Start feature. For high inertia loads at low frequencies, if the drive does not catch the motor speed, the drive will initiate a DC brake to bring the drive to zero speed and then normally accelerate the drive to the desired speed.

Three new parameters were included to support this feature.

Parameter
Text
Description
P365
FS Brk Lvl
Enter the level of DC braking current that the drive can use for the Flying Start function.
P366
FS Brk Time
Enter the amount of time the drive can apply the DC braking current for the Flying Start function.
P367
FS ZSpd Thresh
Enter a value to set the threshold the Flying Start function uses for zero speed detection.


  

Known Anomalies from Previous Releases

These anomalies are from previous releases but are still known in this release.

Feedback Selection

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.

Persistent Stop Command with Profile Message Fault Action

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.

 
Saving Parameters Using DriveExplorer

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.

 
Support for Changing Permanent Magnet Direction Test Current

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.

 
Diagnostic Item and Parameter Values Affected by Flash from Version 1 to Version 6

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.

 
F918 Exception Events

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.

 

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.


  

 

Application Notes

This release has the following application notes.

Determine PowerFlex 753 Drive Firmware Revision Level

Application Notes


Use the Drive LCD HIM

  1. Access the Status screen, which is displayed on HIM power up.

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  1. Use the graphic or graphic key to scroll to Port 00 for the Host Drive.
  2. Press the graphic key to display its last-viewed folder.
  3. Use the graphic or graphic key to scroll to the DIAGNOSTIC folder.
  4. Use the graphic or  graphic key to select Device Version.
  5. Press the graphic(Enter) key to display device version information.

FW Revision is listed under – Main Control Board

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Use DriveExplorer Lite/Full

Important: You need DriveExplorer version 6.02 or later to interface with the PowerFlex 753 drive. To obtain the latest version, visit the Allen-Bradley Web Updates site located at http://www.ab.com/support/abdrives/webupdate

 

  1. Launch DriveExplorer and go online with the PowerFlex 753 drive. To connect to the drive, use a 1203-USB converter, a 1203-SSS converter, or an EtherNet/IP network connection.
  2. In the Devices hardware view, select the PowerFlex 753 drive.

Once selected, information regarding the PowerFlex 753 drive is shown in the right panel including the current firmware revision number.

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Use DriveExectuive

Important: You need DriveExecutive version 5.02 or later to interface with the PowerFlex 753 drive. To obtain the latest version, visit the Allen- Bradley Web Updates site located at http://www.ab.com/support/abdrives/webupdate

 

  1. Launch DriveExecutive and go online with the PowerFlex 753 drive. To connect to the drive, use a 1203-USB converter, a 1203-SSS converter, or an EtherNet/IP network connection.
  2. In the Drives hardware view, select the PowerFlex 753 drive (graphic).
  3. Click the information icon (graphic) to display the drive’ s Properties dialog box.
  4. In the Properties dialog box, the “ Revision:” field (graphic ) will show the drive ’s current firmware revision number.

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Update PowerFlex 753 Drive Firmware

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.

Install the Flash Kit

  1. Install the flash kit utility for the PowerFlex 753 drive, which includes the latest version of the ControlFLASH utility.
  2. You are now ready to use DriveExplorer, DriveExecutive, ControlFLASH to update the drive.


Use DriveExplorer Lite/Full to Flash Update

  1. With the Flash Kit installed (see “Install the Flash Kit”), launch DriveExplorer and go online (via a 1203-USB or 1203-SSS converter) with the PowerFlex 753 drive.
  2. In the Devices hardware view, select the PowerFlex 753 drive (graphic).
  3. Click the information icon (graphic) to display the drive’s Properties dialog box.
  4. In the Properties dialog box, click the Component Details tab (graphic).

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  1. With the Main Control Board selected, click Flash Update.

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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.

  1. From the list of available updates, select the desired firmware revision and click Next >.

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  1. Follow the remaining prompts until the flash update procedure completes and displays the new firmware revision.
Important: When you update firmware from an unsigned revision 10.002 and earlier to the signed firmware revision 12.001 or later, a communication error dialog box similar to the following example will appear during the update. Click OK in the dialog box to proceed. Do not cancel the update. The firmware revision will be updated successfully.
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After the drive resets, you can reconnect to the drive with DriveExplorer. The correct firmware revision appears on the Details tab in the Properties dialog box.graphic



Use DriveExecutive to Flash Update

  1. With the Flash Kit installed, launch DriveExecutive and go online (via a 1203-USB or 1203-SSS converter) with the PowerFlex 755 drive.
  2. In the Drives hardware view, select the PowerFlex 755 driv3 (graphic).
  3. Click the information icon (graphic) to display the drive’s Properties dialog box.
  4. In the Properties dialog box, click the Component Details tab (graphic).

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  1. With the PowerFlex 755 drive selected, click Flash Update.

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  1. From the list of available devices, select the PowerFlex 755 drive and click Next >.

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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.

  1. From the list of available updates, select the desired firmware revision and click Next >.

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  1. Follow the remaining screen prompts until the flash update procedure completes and displays the new firmware revision.
Important: When you update firmware from an unsigned revision 10.002 and earlier to the signed firmware revision 12.001 or later, an error dialog box similar to the following example will appear during the update. Do not cancel the update. The firmware revision will be updated successfully.

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Wait for drive to reset and reconnect to the drive with DriveExecutive. The correct firmware revision appears on the Details tab in the Properties dialog box.

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Use ControlFLASH to Flash Update

  1. With the Flash Kit installed, launch ControlFLASH by selecting Start > (All) Programs > Flash Programming Tools > ControlFLASH.
  2. On the ControlFLASH Welcome screen, click Next >.

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  1. The Catalog Number dialog box appears. From the list, choose the communication device you will use to update the PowerFlex 755 drive. In the figure below, the embedded EtherNet device is selected.

Once the appropriate communication device is selected, click Next >.

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  1. Now that the correct communication device has been selected, you must select which device is being updated. With the Select the PowerFlex… dialog box displayed, follow these steps.
    1. Expand the hardware view for the communication path you are using (graphic).
    2. Select the drive icon that represents the PowerFlex 755 drive you are updating (graphic).
    3. Click OK (graphic).

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  1. If the Multiple Assemblies Found dialog box opens, select “Port x-PowerFlex 755” from the list and click OK.

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  1. In the Firmware Revision dialog box, select the desired firmware revision from the list of available updates and click Next >.

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  1. Follow the remaining prompts until the flash procedure completes and displays the new firmware revision.

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.

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