Allen-Bradley PowerFlex 700S User manual

Release Notes
PowerFlex 700S Drives with Phase II Control (30.001)
Bulletin 20D
These release notes correspond to major revision 30, minor revision 1 of
firmware for PowerFlex® 700S drives with Phase II control.
IMPORTANT Firmware revision 30.001 is compatible with PowerFlex 700S drives with Phase II
control series A main control boards only. To determine your main control board
version, see Determine Your Main Control Board Version on page 5.
Topic Page
Determine the Firmware Revision 2
Determine Your Main Control Board Version 5
Firmware Upgrades 6
New Features and Enhancements 10
Corrected Anomalies 10
Known Anomalies 10
Restrictions 12

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Determine the Firmware
Revision
This section describes procedures to determine the firmware revision of your
PowerFlex 700S Phase II drive. Use one of these methods to determine the
firmware revision.
Use the LCD Human Interface Module (HIM)
Step Key(s) Example Screens
1. In the main menu, press the Up Arrow or Down
Arrow to scroll to Device Select (as shown in the
example to the right).
2. Press Enter to enter your selection.
3. Press the Up Arrow or Down Arrow to scroll to the
PowerFlex 700S 2 drive.
4. Press Enter to select the drive. The main menu for
the drive displays.
5. Press the Up Arrow or Down Arrow to scroll to
Diagnostics (as shown in the example to the
right).
6. Press Enter to enter your selection.
7. Press the Up Arrow or Down Arrow to scroll to
Device Version.
8. Press Enter to display the Product Data screen.
9. Press Enter again to display the firmware version of
the drive (as shown in the example to the right).
or
or
or
or
F-> Stopped Auto
0.00 RPM
Main Menu:
Diagnostics
Parameter
Device Select
F-> Stopped Auto
Main Menu:
Diagnostics
Parameter
Device Select
F-> Stopped Auto
Diag. Product Ver
FW Ver: 6.003
Series: A
Date: 01/26/2016

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Use DriveExplorer Lite/Full
1. Launch DriveExplorer™ and go online (via EtherNet/IP™ by using
DriveExplorer Full only, or a 1203-USB or 1203-SSS converter) with the
drive.
2. In the DriveExplorer treeview, click on the PowerFlex 700S 2 drive as
shown in Figure 1 - Example DriveExplorer Window.
3. Click the information icon to display the Properties screen of the drive.
4. The Revision: field shows the present revision (for example, 4.002) of the
drive firmware.
5. The Series: field shows the series (for example, A) of the control board of
the drive.
Figure 1 - Example DriveExplorer Window
TIP When clicking on the drive using version 5.01 or higher DriveExplorer Lite/Full, the
adapter firmware revision is also shown in the right pane of the DriveExplorer window.
Step 2
Step 3
Step 4
Step 5

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Use DriveExecutive
1. Launch DriveExecutive™ and go online (via EtherNet/IP, or a 1203-USB
or 1203-SSS converter) with the drive.
2. In the DriveExecutive treeview, click on the PowerFlex 700S 2 drive as
shown in Figure 2 - Example DriveExecutive Window.
3. Click the information icon to display the Properties screen of the drive.
4. The Revision: field shows the present revision (for example, 4.002) of the
drive firmware.
5. The Series: field shows the series (for example, A) of the control board of
the drive.
Figure 2 - Example DriveExecutive Window
Step 3
Step 2
Step 4
Step 5

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Determine Your Main Control
Board Version
Use one of these methods to determine the version of your PowerFlex 700S with
Phase II control main control board.
Use DriveExecutive Software
Follow these steps to use DriveExecutive software to view the main control board
version.
1. Connect to the drive.
2. Open the Properties window and select the Component Details tab.
3. View the Main Control Board Product Series.
Use Connected Component Workbench Software
Follow these steps to use Connected Component Workbench® software to view
the main control board version.
1. Connect to the drive.
2. In the Device Details window, select Device Info.
3. View the Main Control Board Product Series.
Use the HIM
Follow these steps to view the main control board version.
1. On the HIM, navigate to the Diagnostics menu.
2. Choose Device Version.
3. View the Main Control Board series.

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Firmware Upgrades
This section describes procedures to flash upgrade your drive firmware. Flash kits
for drives and communications adapters are provided on the Product
Compatibility & Download Center (PCDC), located at
https://compatibility.rockwellautomation.com/Pages/home.aspx. Flashing can
be performed using a drive software tool over EtherNet/IP, or a 1203-USB or
1203-SSS converter. For information about how to connect to your drive, please
see the 1203-USB or 1203-SSS User Manual. They can be viewed/downloaded
on the Literature Library website located at
https://www.rockwellautomation.com/global/literature-library/overview.page.
Install the Flash Kit
Follow these steps to install the ControlFLASH™ kit.
1. Install the flash kit utility from the PCDC for the PowerFlex 700S Phase
II drive. (This installation also automatically installs the latest version of
the ControlFLASH software and deploys the firmware files on your
computer for flashing the drive using software tools, such as
DriveExplorer, DriveExecutive, or HyperTerminal™.)
2. You are now ready to use DriveExplorer, DriveExecutive, ControlFLASH
or HyperTerminal to update the drive. See the respective section below and
follow the instructions.
Use DriveExplorer Lite/Full
Follow these steps to used DriveExplorer Lite or Full to upgrade your firmware.
1. With the Flash Kit installed (see Install the Flash Kit above), launch
DriveExplorer and go online (via EtherNet/IP using DriveExplorer Full
only, or a 1203-USB or 1203-SSS converter) with the drive.
2. In the DriveExplorer treeview, click on the PowerFlex 700S Phase II drive.
Then click the information icon as shown in Figure 1 - on page 3 to display
the Properties screen of the drive.
ATTENTION: Risk of permanent equipment damage exists. Once a flash update has
been started, do not remove power from the drive (or the 20-XCOMM-DC-BASE External
Comms Kit, if used) until after the download has completed and the adapter MOD status
indicator starts flashing green. If power is removed before this occurs, the adapter may
be permanently damaged. An adapter that has been damaged in this way cannot be
repaired.
IMPORTANT Firmware revision 30.001 is compatible with PowerFlex 700S drives with Phase II
control series A main control boards only. To determine your main control board
version, see Determine Your Main Control Board Version on page 5.

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3. On the PowerFlex 700S Phase II Properties screen, click the Details tab.
4. To start the flash update, click the Flash Update… button.
5. Select ‘30.001’ from the list of available updates.
6. Click Next >.
7. Follow the remaining screen prompts until the flash update procedure
completes and displays the new firmware revision (v30.001).
Use DriveExecutive
Follow these steps to used DriveExecutive to upgrade your firmware.
1. With the Flash Kit installed (see Install the Flash Kit on page 6), launch
DriveExecutive and go online (via EtherNet/IP, or a 1203-USB or
1203-SSS converter) with the drive.
2. In the DriveExecutive treeview, click on the PowerFlex 700S Phase II drive.
Then click the information icon as shown in Figure 2 - on page 4 to display
the Properties screen of the drive.
3. On the PowerFlex 700S Phase II Properties screen, click the Component
Details tab.
4. To start the flash update, click the Flash Update button.
5. Select the PowerFlex 700S Phase II drive from the list of available devices,
and click Next >.
6. Select ‘30.001’ from the list of available updates, and click Next >.
7. Follow the remaining screen prompts until the flash update procedure
completes and displays the new firmware revision (v30.001).
IMPORTANT This update may cause the drive parameters to revert to their default values. You may
want to save your configuration using DriveExplorer or the HIM CopyCat feature before
upgrading.
IMPORTANT This update may cause the drive parameters to revert to their default values. You may
want to save your configuration using DriveExecutive or the HIM CopyCat feature
before upgrading.

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Using ControlFLASH and ControlFLASH Plus
For instructions on how to install ControlFLASH software and ControlFLASH
Plus™ software and upgrade your drive firmware by using these software tools, see
these publications:
•ControlFLASH Firmware Upgrade Kit User Manual, publication
1756-UM105
•ControlFLASH Plus Quick Start Guide Quick Start, publication
CFP-QS001
Use HyperTerminal
Follow theses steps to use HyperTerminal to upgrade your firmware.
1. With the Flash Kit installed (see Install the Flash Kit on page 6), launch
HyperTerminal and go online (via 1203-USB or 1203-SSS converter) with
the drive.
2. Press the Enter key until the main menu (Figure 3 - Main Menu) appears.
Figure 3 - Main Menu
3. In the main menu, press 3 to flash upgrade. Then press the number key
that corresponds to the “PowerFlex 700S 2” in the list, and press Y (for
Yes) to update the flash code. The terminal program will start displaying
the letter “C”. This signals the XMODEM protocol that the download
may proceed. You then have one minute to start the transfer.
4. Select Tr ans f er > S e nd Fi l e to display the Send File screen (Figure 4 - Send
File Screen).
ATTENTION: Risk of injury or equipment damage exists. When you perform a flash
update, the drive will fault if it is receiving control I/O from the adapter. Verify that the
drive has stopped safely or is receiving control
I/O from an alternate source before beginning a flash update.
Main Menu - Enter Number for Selection
1> Display Setup Parameters
2> Display Event Queue
3> Flash Upgrade

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5. Click Browse and navigate to the flash file located in:
C:\ Program Files\ControlFLASH\0001\0078\004C
Figure 4 - Send File Screen
6. In the Select File to Send window list, click on the ‘700S2ap30_01.bin’ file.
Then click Open. This file name now appears in the Filename box in the
Send File screen.
7. In the Protocol box, select “Xmodem.”
8. Click Send.
A dialog box appears and reports the progress of the update. When it is
complete, the message “Flash Complete” appears. Press any key to
continue.
.
9. Press the Enter key to return to the main menu.
Important Keep the device powered for 15 seconds after the operation has completed or until the
adapter MOD status indicator starts flashing green.
TIP To cancel the flash update at any time, press CTRL-X.

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New Features and
Enhancements
This firmware revision contains the following new features and enhancements.
New Parameters Added to Define a Ground Fault Detection Fault
This firmware revision adds parameters 294 [HiHp GrdFlt Pct] and 295 [HiHp
GrdFlt Dly]. These parameters can be used to define the threshold of drive
current and delay time for a Ground Fault Detection fault to occur in frame
9…14 PowerFlex 700S with Phase II Control drives.
New Testpoint Selections
New testpoint selections 14…18 have been added to parameter 1168 [MC TP3
Select] for Rockwell Automation internal diagnostic use only.
Corrected Anomalies
There are no corrected anomalies for this firmware revision.
Known Anomalies
This firmware revision contains the following known anomalies.
294 HiHp GrdFlt Pct
Determines the threshold of percent of drive rated current for ground fault detection. This
parameter is used for frame 9…14 drives only.
Note: This parameter was added for firmware version 30.001.
Default:
Min/Max:
Units:
25.0
25.0/45.0
%
295 HiHp GrdFlt Dly
Determines the time delay for the ground fault detection. This parameter is used for frame
9…14 drives only.
Note: This parameter was added for firmware version 30.001.
Default:
Min/Max:
Units:
200.0
200.0/1500.0
mSec
1168 MC TP3 Select
Enter a value to select Motor Control (MC) data displayed in Par 1169 [MC
TP3 Value]. Par 1168 [MC TP3 Select] and Par 1169 [MC TP3 Value] are
diagnostic tools you can use to view internal drive parameters.
Note: Options 14…18 were added for firmware version 8.001 for Rockwell
Automation internal use only.
Default:
Options:
0 =
0 =
1 =
2 =
3 =
4 =
5 =
6 =
7 =
8 =
9 =
10 =
11 =
12 =
13 =
14 =
15 =
16 =
17 =
18 =
VdsError
VdsError
VdsRef
VdsFdbk
SlipGain
SlipGnMaxLim
SlipGnMinLim
SlipGainRtd
MaxSlipGain
MinSlipGain
KpTermSlipRg
IntgtrmSlpRg
P510Bit26
LatchedSlpGn
FltrdSlipGain
NoiseSum1
NoiseSum2
NoiseSum1max
NoiseSum2max
GFTimeAccum

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Instantaneous Overcurrent Fault (F27) May Occur when Saving to EEPROM on
High Horsepower Drives
An instantaneous over current fault (“Inst Overcurrent” - F27) may occur when
saving to EEPROM from the HIM or DriveExecutive while the drive is running
on high horsepower drives (frames 9 and up). Note: The drive automatically saves
all parameter values to EEPROM.
Parameter 554 [LED Status] Not Functioning Properly
Parameter 554 [LED Status], bit 15 “DL ComActive”, does not work.
Trend Functions May Cause Drive to Stop Running
When using the trend functions, a PowerFlex 700S drive may stop running. The
power to the drive must be cycled in order to correct this condition. If the
DriveLogix™ option is present the 5730 controller may lose its program.
Overload Faults for Frames 9 and Up Drives Due to Power Limits
The Power Limits directly set the Torque Limit value for frame 9 and up drives
running in the Encoder or Sensorless modes. The Power Limit also directly
controls the value of Torque Limit for frames 1…6 drives in the Sensorless mode.
Thus, the divide by speed term is not used to determine the Torque Limit. The
drive is configured in this manner to prevent the frame 9 and up drives from
tripping on F71 (HiHp Drv OvrLoad) faults. In the sensorless mode, during
regeneration, the drive can also trip because the Bus Voltage Regulator interacts
with the negative Power Limit. This interaction is made worse on frame 9 and up
drives because of the smaller capacitor bank.
Current Limit in V/Hz Mode
The current limit in the V/Hz mode is controlled by parameter 356 [Mtr
Current Lim] and 362 [Current Limit Gain], 363 [Ki Current Limit], and 364
[Kd Current Limit].

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HIM Downloads Cause Incorrect Values in Some Parameters
A HIM download can cause parameters 81 [Spd Reg P Gain] and 82 [Spd Reg I
Gain] to set to the wrong values. This occurs if parameter 90 [Spd Reg BW] is set
to a value of zero. If [Spd Reg BW] is set to a non-zero value than parameters 81
and 82 are set correctly. This same situation occurs with parameters 30 [Min Spd
Ref Lim] and 31 [Max Spd Ref Lim] and 532 [Maximum Freq]. In the case of
parameter 90 the default could be set to zero. Generally, a change to the default
value requires a major revision change. This will also affect customers that are
expecting the default value of parameter 90 to be 10. The speed limit issue is
more complex since no single value of parameter 532 will establish the proper
speed limits values and could set parameters 30 and 31 too high.
Random Instantaneous Overcurrent (IOC) Trips
The direction bit may prevent nuisance IOC trips. If the drive is running and
experiences random IOC trips, the direction bit can be set to a zero to possibly
eliminate this issue.
Restrictions
The following restrictions apply to this revision of firmware:
Firmware Compatibility
PowerFlex firmware revision 30.001 can only be used with Series A control
boards. If you attempt to download a firmware revision that is not compatible
with the control board on the drive, a series of error messages appear. If these
error messages appear, confirm the revision of the control board, and select a
firmware revision download that is compatible with the control board version.
Clearing the “Find Home” Bit in Parameter 741 [Position Status]
If bit 24 “Find Home” in parameter 740 [Position Control] is set, bit 15
“Homed” in parameter 741 [Position Status] remains set until a start command is
issued.

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Current Draw Down with Multi-Motor Drive Operation
When using a PowerFlex 700S drive to run multiple motors, the drive must be
sized in order to provide the total current required to run the connected motors
plus the current required to line start any disconnected motors. If the total
current rating of the drive is not capable of providing the total current described
above, the motor speed may slow, possibly to zero, and re-accelerate the motors
back to the set speed when line starting a disconnected motor.
DC Bus Overvoltage Fault (Fault 24) for High Horsepower Drives
A DC Bus overvoltage fault may occur for high horsepower drives when
executing a flying start within 2 seconds of a commanded stop with no or light
loads.
Homing to a Switch and Then to a Marker Not Functional with DriveLogix
When using the Homing function with a PowerFlex 700S Phase II drive with
DriveLogix, you can either Home to a Switch or Home to a Marker. However,
you cannot Home to a Switch and a Marker in the same command.
Motion Registration Input Limited to Digital Input 1 or Registration Input 0
The Registration input to the drive is limited to Digital Input 1 and Registration
Input 0. Therefore, the RSLogix™ MAR (Motion Arm Registration) instruction
will not function properly if Registration Input 1 is used.
Operating Mode Configuration Parameters Should Not be Changed
The following parameters should not be changed by a user:
•510 [FVC Mode Config]
•511 [FVC2 Mode Config]
•512 [PMag Mode Config]
•513 [V/Hz Mode Config]

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Position Control Bits Not Available for Controller
The following bits were added to parameters 740 [Position Control] and 741
[Position Status] as part of the Position Control Static Assembly for firmware
version 3.01.
•[Position Control]
–bit 24 “Find Home”
–bit 25 “Pos Redefine”
–bit 26 “Home Dir”
–bit 27 “Return Home”
–bit 28 “Home Switch”
–bit 29 “Home Marker”
•[Position Status]
–bit 13 “Home Required”
–bit 14 “Homing”
–bit 15 “Homed”
However, these bits were not added to the Controller side of the Static Assembly.
Therefore, the controller cannot connect to these bits when using the Position
Control Communication Format via the static assembly. If it is necessary to have
a controller connect to these bits, the User Defined or Custom User Defined
Communication format or explicit messaging must be used.
Speed Limited Adjustable Torque (SLAT) Bits Not Available for Controller
Bits 7 “SLAT Minimum” and 8 “SLAT Maximum” were added to parameter 110
[Speed/TorqueMode] as part of the Speed Control Static Assembly for firmware
version 3.01. However, these bits were not added to the Controller side of the
Static Assembly. Therefore, the controller cannot connect to bits 7 and 8 when
using the Speed Control Communication Format. If it is necessary to have a
controller connect to these bits, the User Defined or Custom User Defined
Communication format or explicit messaging must be used.

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