Rockwell Automation 7000 HMI User Manual

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HMI Interface Board Software Updater and Firmware Download Procedure

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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

These documents contain additional information concerning related products from Rockwell Automation.

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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HMI Interface Board Software Updater and Firmware Download Procedure

IMPORTANT

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.

IMPORTANT

The file name changes as new firmware revisions become available.

HMI Interface Board Software Updater and Firmware Download Procedure

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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