ctrlX SAFETY "SafeMotion"
Replacing drive components
11.2.6 Firmware replacement
General information
Explanation of terms
Firmware version:
A new firmware version comprises basic changes in the scope of functions
compared to the previous version. The scope of functions may also contain
incompatible changes. The firmware version is encrypted in the type code at
position "VS" in AXS–V–VSRS.
Firmware release:
With a new firmware release, compatible functional enhancements are pro-
vided or errors in the firmware were corrected. The firmware release is
encrypted in the type code at position "RS" in AXS–V–VSRS.
Different firmware replacement types:
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Release update
An old firmware release contained in the device (e.g. AXS-V-0304) is
replaced by a newer firmware release (e.g.AXS-V-0306).
● Version upgrade
The old firmware version contained in the device is replaced by a new firm-
ware version (example: AXS–V–0306 AXS–V–is replaced by 0404).
● Release downgrade
A new firmware release contained in the device (e.g., AXS–V–0306) is
replaced by an old firmware release (e.g., AXS–V–0304).
● Version downgrade
The new firmware version contained in the device is replaced by an old
firmware version (example: AXS–V–0404 is replaced by AXS–V–0306).
Tools for the firmware replacement
Firmware for ctrlX DRIVE and ctrlX DRIVEplus can be replaced using the fol-
lowing hardware and software:
● Computer with software "ctrlX DRIVE Engineering“ or
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device with ctrlX DRIVE Panel or
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Computer with TFTP client
Under ⮫ Commissioning describes the firmware replacement using the "ctrlX
DRIVE Engineering" software.
For the descriptions of the variant “Firmware replacement with a TFTP client”,
please see ⮫ Additional information and details.
For the descriptions of the variant “Device with ctrlX DRIVE Panel“, refer to
“ctrlX DRIVE Panel“.
Commissioning
Preparations and conditions of firmware replacement
General information on how to proceed
Comply with the following points when replacing the firmware:
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