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Appendix B Upgrade the Drive Firmware
Before You Begin
These are the minimum firmware revisions and software versions required for
upgrading drive firmware.
Table 84 - Kinetix 5500 System Requirements
Description Firmware Revision
Logix Designer application 21.00 or later
RSLinx software 2.58 or later
ControlFLASH software kit
(1)
(1) Download the ControlFLASH kit from http://support.rockwellautomation.com/controlflash. Contact Rockwell Automation Technical
Support at (440) 646-5800 for assistance.
For more ControlFLASH information (not drive specific), refer to the ControlFLASH Firmware Upgrade Kit Quick Start, publication
1756-QS105
.
11.00 or later
Catalog numbers of the targeted Kinetix 5500 drive module you want to upgrade.
Network path to the targeted Kinetix 5500 drive module you want to upgrade.
Control power must be present at CP-1 (24V+) and CP-2 (24V-) prior to
upgrading your target drive. The axis state on the LCD display must be
STANDBY, CONFIGURING, STOPPED, or PRECHARGE before beginning this
procedure.
ATTENTION: To avoid personal injury or damage to equipment during the
firmware upgrade due to unpredictable motor activity, do not apply three-
phase AC or common-bus DC input power to the drive.