Rockwell Automation Allen-Bradley PowerFlex 753 User manual

Release Notes
PowerFlex 753 Drives (revision 10.003)
These release notes correspond to major revision 10, minor revision 3 of
firmware for PowerFlex® 753 drives.
Introduction The following information is included in this document:
For information about: See page:
Determining Firmware Revision Level 2
Using the Drive LCD HIM 2
Using DriveExplorer Lite/Full 3
Using DriveExecutive 3
Firmware Flashing 4
Installing the Flash Kit 4
Using DriveExplorer Lite/Full to Flash Update 5
Using DriveExecutive to Flash Update 6
Using ControlFLASH to Flash Update 8
Using HyperTerminal to Flash Update 10
Enhancements 15
Corrected Anomalies 15
Known Anomalies 18
Restrictions and Compatible Revisions 19
Rockwell Automation Support 20

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Determining Firmware
Revision Level
This section describes procedures to determine the firmware revision of your
PowerFlex 753 drive.
Using the Drive LCD HIM
1. Access the Status screen, which is displayed on HIM power up.
Figure 1 - Status Screen
2. Use the or key to scroll to Port 00 for the Host Drive.
3. Press the key to display its last-viewed folder.
4. Use the or key to scroll to the DIAGNOSTIC folder.
5. Use the or key to select Device Version.
6. Press the (Enter) key to display device version information.
FW Revision is listed under –Main Control Board; see
Figure 2 .
Figure 2 - Device Version Information Screen
00
00
Stopped
0.00 Hz
AUTO
Host Drive
480V 2.1A
20F...D2P1
ESC REF TEXT
F
PAR#
Stopped
0.00 Hz
AUTO
ESC
F
PowerFlex 753
Product Revision 1.007
Product Ser Num 00000000
Product Series A
–Main Contro Board
FW Revision 5.001
TOP END P UP P DN

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Using DriveExplorer Lite/Full
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.
Using DriveExecutive
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 (in Figure 3
on page 4).
3. Click the information icon (in Figure 3) to display the drive’s Properties
dialog box.
In the Properties dialog box, the “Revision:” field (in Figure 3) will
show the drive’s current firmware revision number.
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.
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.

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Figure 3 - Accessing the PowerFlex 753 Drive Firmware Revision Number
Firmware Flashing This section describes procedures to flash upgrade your drive firmware. Flash kits
for drives are provided on the Allen-Bradley Web Updates site located at
http://www.ab.com/support/abdrives/webupdate.
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 the 1203-SSS
Smart Self-powered Serial Converter User Manual, publication 20COMM-
UM001.
Installing the Flash Kit
1. Install the flash kit utility from the Allen-Bradley Web Updates site for the
PowerFlex 753 drive, which includes the latest version of the
ControlFLASH utility and deploys firmware files for using
HyperTerminal on your computer.
2. You are now ready to use DriveExplorer, DriveExecutive, ControlFLASH
or HyperTerminal to update the drive. Refer to the respective section and
follow the instructions.
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Using DriveExplorer Lite/Full to Flash Update
1. With the Flash Kit installed (see Installing the Flash Kit), launch
DriveExplorer and go online (via a 1203-USB or 1203-SSS converter)
with the PowerFlex 753 drive.
2. In the Drives hardware view, select the PowerFlex 753 drive (in Figure 3
on page 4).
3. Click the information icon (in Figure 3) to display the drive’s Properties
dialog box.
4. In the Properties dialog box, click the Details tab.
5. With the Main Control Board selected, click 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
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6. From the list of available updates, select “v10.003.xxx” and click Next > .
7. Follow the remaining prompts until the flash update procedure completes
and displays the new firmware revision.
Using DriveExecutive to Flash Update
1. With the Flash Kit installed (see Installing the Flash Kit), launch
DriveExecutive and go online (via a 1203-USB or 1203-SSS converter)
with the PowerFlex 753 drive.
2. In the Drives hardware view, select the PowerFlex 753 drive (in Figure 3
on page 4).
3. Click the information icon (in Figure 3) to display the drive’s Properties
dialog box.
4. In the Properties dialog box, click the Component Details tab.
5. With the PowerFlex 753 drive selected, click Flash Update.

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6. From the list of available devices, select the PowerFlex 753 drive and click
Next >.
7.
From the list of available updates, select “v10.003.xxx” and click Next > .
8. Follow the remaining prompts until the flash update procedure completes
and displays the new firmware revision.
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.

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Using ControlFLASH to Flash Update
1. With the Flash Kit installed (see Installing the Flash Kit on page 4), launch
ControlFLASH by selecting Start > (All) Programs > Flash
Programming Tools > ControlFLASH.
2. On the ControlFLASH Welcome dialog box, click Next >.
3. The Catalog Number dialog box appears. From the list, choose the
communication device you will use to update the PowerFlex 753 drive. In
the figure below, the embedded EtherNet device is selected.
Once the appropriate communication device is selected, click Next >.

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4. 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.
a. Expand the hardware view for the communication path you are using
(in Figure 4).
b. Select the drive icon that represents the PowerFlex 753 drive you are
updating (in Figure 4).
c. Click OK (in Figure 4).
Figure 4 - Selecting the Correct Drive to Flash
5. In the Multiple Assemblies Found display box, select
“Port x-PowerFlex 753” from the list and click OK.
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6. In the Firmware Revision dialog box, select “v10.003…” from the list of
available updates and click Next >.
7. Follow the remaining prompts until the flash procedure completes and
displays the new firmware revision number.
Using HyperTerminal to Flash Update
1. With the Flash Kit installed (see Installing the Flash Kit on page 4), access
and launch HyperTerminal as shown below.
IMPORTANT
The HyperTerminal process takes at least one hour to complete.