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HMI Interface Board Software Updater and Firmware Download Procedure
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Top ic Pa ge
Additional Resources 2
Introduction 3
Download PowerFlex 7000 Software Updater 3
Computer Configuration 6
Point-to-Point Connection (not connected on a network) 6
Connect to a Network Without a DHCP Server 8
Connect to a Network With a DHCP Server 10
Download System Firmware to the HMI Interface Board 12
Select a Drive for System Firmware Download 12
Update Selected Drive 13
Troubleshooting 15
HMI Interface Board Software Updater and Firmware Download Procedure
Additional Resources
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Resource Description
Industrial Automation Wiring and Grounding Guidelines, publication 1770-4.1
Product Certifications website, http://www.ab.com Provides declarations of conformity, certificates, and other certification details.
Provides general guidelines for installing a Rockwell Automation industrial system.
You can view or download publications at http://www.rockwellautomation.com/literature/
. To order paper copies of
technical documentation, contact your local Allen-Bradley distributor or Rockwell Automation sales representative.
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Introduction
The procedure is only applicable to PowerFlex® 7000 ForGe Drives which utilize the new HMI Interface Board
(Part No. 80190-780-01-R).
The HMI Interface Board Software Updater and Firmware Download Procedure is necessary when:
• Retrofitting existing PowerFlex 7000 ForGe Drive with the new HMI Interface Board, and/or
• Updating PowerFlex 7000 ForGe Drive Firmware and HMI Interface Board Firmware simultaneously with the most
recent firmware versions.
System firmware refers to PowerFlex 7000 ForGe Drive Firmware, the HMI Interface Board Firmware and the SD card generic
content.
When replacing an existing HMI Interface Board, the existing SD card must be placed into the new HMI Interface Board. An
existing SD card contains all the job specific documentation (e.g. user manuals, customer drawings, etc.).
The updater utility does not update this documentation.
Download PowerFlex 7000 Software Updater
Prior to attempting the firmware download, the PowerFlex 7000 Software Updater Utility and associated packages must be
downloaded onto the local hard drive of your computer. This utility allows you to download system firmware.
1. Enter the following website to access the Allen-Bradley updates page.
www.ab.com/support/abdrives/webupdate/powerflex7000.html
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2. Click PowerFlex 7000 ForGe Control>Firmware 9.00_>v9.00_ Firmware and Technical Note.
The version number changes with every firmware release.
3. Click Save and select Desktop as the destination in the File Download dialog.
4. Click Open in the Download complete dialog.
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5. Double-click on PF7K9003_80189_259_03.exe.
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The file name changes as new firmware revisions become available.
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6. Click Yes to unzip PF7K9003_80189_259_03.exe.
7. Click Browse to select the desired location on the local hard drive to unzip the PF7K9003_80189_259_03.exe (e.g.
Desktop).
8. Click Unzip to extract the file to the selected location.
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Computer Configuration
Determine whether the respective HMI Interface Board(s) are not connected to a network, or are connected to a network
with (or without) the DHCP server.
Point-to-Point Connection (not connected on a network)
System firmware is loaded into the HMI Interface Board via a computer using direct (point-to-point) Ethernet connection
to the HMI Interface Board.
This procedure assumes the HMI Interface Board and the computer are not connected to a network. As a result, the
computer static IP address must be configured manually in the computer. This is the simplest method to connect to an
HMI interface board, and is the recommended approach.
The static IP Address of the HMI Interface Board is 169.254.0.10
To have more than one HMI Interface Board (i.e. Drive) connected on the same network with no DHCP Server, all HMI Interface
Boards must be configured with distinct static IP addresses.
This process must occur before the drive is connected to the common network. Failure to do so results in conflicting HMI Interface
Boards with the same IP address.
If the HMI Interface Board has been configured with a different static IP address (other than the default HMI Interface
Board IP Address of 169.254.0.10
the one of the HMI Interface Board). The HMI Interface Board and a computer must both be configured with distinct IP
addresses in order to communicate.
), choose an appropriate laptop or desktop static IP address (an address different from
by default.
Configure a Static IP Address using Windows XP
1. From the Start menu, click Settings>Network Connections>Local Area Connection.
2. Click the General tab, and click Properties.
3. Under the General tab, scroll down and select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), and click Properties.
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4. Click Use the following IP address and enter the laptop/desktop’s IP Static Address of 169.254.0.11 (an address
different from the one of the HMI Interface Board).
Enter a Subnet mask of 255.255.0.0. All other entries can be left blank.
5. Press OK on the two open dialogs, and Close on the Local Area Connection Status dialog.
Upon completion, refer to Download System Firmware to the HMI Interface Board
on page 12.
Configure a Static IP Address using Windows 7
1. From the Start menu, select Control Panel>Network and Sharing Center.
2. Click Change Adapter Settings, and double-click Local Area Connection.
3. Under the General tab, click Properties.
4. Under the Networking tab, scroll down and select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IP). Click Properties.
5. Click Use the following IP address and enter the laptop/desktop’s IP Static Address of 169.254.0.11 (an address
different from the one of the HMI Interface Board).
Enter a Subnet mask of 255.255.0.0. All other entries can be left blank.
6. Click OK on the two open dialogs, and Close on the Local Area Connection Status dialog.
Upon completion, refer to Download System Firmware to the HMI Interface Board
on page 12.
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Connect to a Network Without a DHCP Server
System firmware is loaded into the HMI Interface Board(s) via a computer using an Ethernet connection.
When the computer is connected to a network without a DHCP Server, the HMI Interface Board(s) and the computer
must be manually configured with distinct static IP addresses.
If the HMI Interface Board(s) has been configured with a different static IP address (other than the default HMI Interface
Board Static IP 169.254.0.10.), choose an appropriate static IP address for the computer (within the same subnet as the
HMI Interface Board(s)).
The HMI Interface Board and the computer must both be configured with distinct IP Addresses in order to communicate.
To have more than one HMI Interface Board connected on the same network where there is no DHCP Server, all HMI Interface
Boards must be configured with distinct Static IP Addresses.
This process must occur before the drive is connected to the common network. Failure to do so results in conflicting HMI Interface
Boards with the same IP address.
Configure a Static IP Address using Windows XP
1. From the Start menu, click Settings>Network Connections>Local Area Connection.
2. Click the General tab, and click Properties.
3. Under the General tab, scroll down and select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), and click Properties.
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4. Click Use the following IP address and enter the dedicated laptop or desktop static IP address of 169.254.0.11 (an
address different from the one of the HMI Interface Board(s)).
Enter a Subnet mask of 255.255.0.0. All other entries can be left blank.
5. Click OK on the two open dialogs, and click Close on the Local Area Connection Status.
Upon completion, refer to Download System Firmware to the HMI Interface Board
on page 12.
Configure a Static IP Address using Windows 7
1. From the Start menu, select Control Panel>Network and Sharing Center.
2. Click Change Adapter Settings, and double-click Local Area Connection.
3. Under the General tab, click Properties.
4. Under the Networking tab, scroll down and select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IP), and click Properties.
5. Click Use the following IP address and enter the laptop/desktop’s IP Static Address of 169.254.0.11 (an address
different from the one of the HMI Interface Board).
Enter a Subnet mask of 255.255.0.0. All other entries can be left blank.
6. Click OK on the two open dialogs, and Close on the Local Area Connection Status dialog.
Upon completion, refer to Download System Firmware to the HMI Interface Board
on page 12.
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Connect to a Network With a DHCP Server
System firmware is loaded into the HMI Interface Board via a computer (i.e. laptop or desktop) using an Ethernet
connection. The HMI Interface board and a laptop or desktop must both be configured with distinct IP addresses to
communicate.
When connected to a network with a DHCP Server present, the computer can be configured to automatically receive a
Dynamic IP address.
Configure a Dynamic IP Address using Windows XP
1. From the Start menu, click Settings>Network Connections>Local Area Connection.
2. Click the General tab, and click Properties.
3. Under the General tab, scroll down and select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), and click Properties.
4. Click Obtain an IP address Automatically. Click OK on the two open dialogs, and Close on the Local Area
Connection Status dialog.
Upon completion, refer to Download System Firmware to the HMI Interface Board
on page 12.
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Configure a Dynamic IP Address using Windows 7
1. From the Start menu, select Control Panel>Network and Sharing Center.
2. Click Change Adapter Settings, and double-click Local Area Connection.
3. Under the General tab, click Properties.
4. Under the Networking tab, scroll down and select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IP). Click Properties.
5. Click Obtain an IP address Automatically.
6. Click OK on the two open dialogs, and Close on the Local Area Connection Status dialog.
Upon completion, refer to Download System Firmware to the HMI Interface Board
on page 12.
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Download System Firmware to the HMI Interface Board
The information contained within this document is only applicable to PowerFlex 7000 ForGe Drives which utilize the new
HMI Interface Board within the drive.
The PowerFlex 7000 Software Updater Utility is a Rockwell Automation program designed specifically to update system
firmware on PowerFlex 7000 Forge Drives equipped with an HMI Interface Board. The utility can be run on Windows XP,
Windows 7 and Windows CE.
Select a Drive for System Firmware Download
Windows Firewall must be disabled during this process. Re-enable the firewall once this process is completed
1. Double-click 80189-259-03.exe on your desktop.
The file name changes as new Firmware revisions become available.
2. Click Select.
A list of discovered drives opens in a separate window.
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3. Select the desired HMI Interface Board (PowerFlex 7000 Forge Drive) from the list.
If the IP address of the drive is known beforehand, enter it in the provided blank fields.
The HMI Interface Board IP is now displayed in the Drive fields.
Update Selected Drive
Once the desired IP address of the drive is either selected or entered, the drive must be placed in Download Mode.
1. Click Internal, and click Update.
The drive may need to be placed in download mode.
2. Click Yes, and enter the appropriate PIN value for the desired access level.
The PIN codes required for the firmware download are the same PIN codes used in the operator interface. Unless changed, the
Advanced PIN is 0 by default. If an incorrect PIN is entered, the update process must be restarted.
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3. Press Enter on the keyboard.
A bar graph shows the progress of the file transfer to the HMI Interface Board. A status window under the Update
button shows information about the update progress.
Once the entire Package has been downloaded, the HMI Interface Board will perform a validation process on the
contents.
Status strings provide information about each step in the process:
• Val ida ting ea ch fi le
• Extracting each file
• Completion status
If any of the contents fails validation, or the drive is not in download mode to accept an included .FFW file, the
entire process will be aborted.
To receive status information from the HMI Interface Board module, UDP port 514 must be permitted by the updating computer’s
firewall.
Press Package to preview the contents of the selected radio button
The Package View dialog shows the generic contents of the SD Card which will be created or updated on the HMI Interface Board.
The PowerFlex 7000 ForGe Drive Firmware and HMI Interface Firmware may also be included in the Package. In this example, the
HMI Interface Board Firmware will be updated, but no update is contained for the Drive Firmware.
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Troubleshooting
1. The PowerFlex 7000 Software Updater uses the following Ethernet ports:
• TCP 20,21 for FTP transfer of files
• UDP 20034 for the discovery process of drives
• UDP 514 for status strings for each step of the update process
To function properly, any firewall that may be utilized must not block these ports, or the firewall temporarily
disabled.
2. If the PC has multiple Ethernet ports (referred to as MultiHoming) and problems are encountered, disable all ports
except the one connected to the drive network.
3. If a Comm Error is encountered while using the PowerFlex 7000 Software Updater during the download operation,
press the Reset button on the HMI Interface Board and try the download process again.
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