This release includes the following system features.
PowerFlex 525 Synchronous Reluctance Motor Control
System Feature first identified as of PowerFlex® 525 Drive Firmware Revision 7.001
Catalog Number: 25B
This firmware introduces the Synchronous Reluctance Motor control within PF525 drive by adding Synchronous Reluctance Motor algorithm and code optimization.
A new option 5: SynRm is added to parameter P039 [Torque Perf Mode] to enable the use of SynRm control.
For more information on the related and new parameters, see the PowerFlex 520-Series Adjustable Frequency AC Drive user manual, publication 520-UM001.
This release corrects the following anomalies.
PowerFlex 525 issues with F114 faults (PCBANOM-1452)
Corrected Anomaly with Firmware Revision 7.001
Catalog Number: 25B
Enhanced with PowerFlex® 525 drive Firmware Revision 7.001 to strengthen the immunity of the module towards F114 faults.
PowerFlex 525 with onboard NIC using BOOTP does not receive reply from Stratix 2500 (PCBANOM-2790)
Corrected Anomaly with Firmware Revision 7.001
Catalog Number: 25B
The communication issue between PowerFlex® 525 and Stratix® 2500 is corrected with PowerFlex 525 firmware revision 7.001 and later.
USB connection is unresponsive on Windows 8 and 10 (PCBANOM-1471)
Corrected Anomaly with Firmware Revision 7.001
Known Anomaly first identified as of Firmware Revision 4.001
Catalog Number: 25B
PowerFlex® 525 with firmware revision 7.001 and later supports the USB application with Windows® 8 and 10.
This release has the following application notes.
Use ControlFLASH and ControlFLASH Plus to Update Your Firmware
For instructions on how to install ControlFLASH™ and ControlFLASH Plus software and upgrade your drive firmware by using these software tools, see these publications: