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Using the USB cable to download, upload and update firmware on the PowerFlex 525Procure a USB Type B cable with end for PC and opposite for PowerFlex 525 control head USB.Here is a sample cable. Use equivalent style but ensure the Mini head is type B, 4 pin.Second, in the 1203-USB cable, disconnect the USB type B port from the Adapter and use that to plug from the pc to the Powerflex 525 USB port.Use this USB cable that normally would connect to the 1203-USB Converter.Use Chapter 2 Startup as a reference for this procedure. one end to your pc USB and the opposite to the PowerFlex 525 USB port in the back of the control module.The pc will power the PowerFlex 525 control module such that upload, download and upgrade firmware activities can occur. Note the suggestion in the user manual that the pc is not running on battery power such that the pc powers down before any operation is complete.Your pc will now have a removable disk E drive.Open the folder and as mentioned in the user manual, two files are contained.The GUIDE.PDF contains the PowerFlex 525 parameters, parameter groups, fault codes and suggested documentation to procure for various drive function/requests.The PF52XUSB.EXE is the actual file connection to the PowerFlex 525 that allows one to upload, download parameters or upgrade firmware.Look above right in the executable. Connected indicates your pc is connected to the PowerFlex 525 drive. This is called ‘mains free’ function or programming with the allowed functions.If for any reason this is not true or connection gets lost, check:PC has power or is low on power. Suggestion is to use AC power to battery pack to ensure the pc has sufficient resource.The USB type B cable is loose or possibly defective.To UPLOAD a parameter file:Select Upload If the Upload drive parameter data box is not checked, please do so in order for the ‘Next’ selection to be allowed.A folder to download the file to will appear. Use the Browse function if unsure of where the folder is located or if you want to move to a specific location. Name the file.The Upload function will now appear and you are ready to upload the .pf5 file.Ensure the file upload was completed and select Close.I found no way to be able to do changes to a .pf5 file and then download. Connected Components Workbench should be used in order to make parameter changes. This function is strictly for copycat type functions.To DOWNLOAD a parameter file.Connect the pc USB cable to the next Powerflex 525. Note the steps above to ensure you are connected.Select Download from the executable.If no .pf5 is found, recheck if the Upload was completed on the last drive. Check for accuracy of the folder Browsed. Use the mouse to high-light the pf5 key such that the Next function is now visible.Ensure the check box to Download Drive Data is selected. Now select DownloadComplete for all required drives.Upgrade FirmwareAs discussed in previous steps, connect the pc and cabling to the required drive that needs firmware upgrade. Note the header in the executable utility that only one control module can be connected to one USB at anytime for use of upload/download/upgrade firmware.Select Flash. can be used to find applicable firmware releases.Install the ControlFlash.msi file by selecting Run and following prompts to install.Select Flash from the executable utility.Select Next.The existing control module firmware is detected and the one to be flashed is given for your benefit. To complete the request, select Flash.This flash should take no more than 5 minutes to complete.Select Ok and repeat for other PowerFlex 525 Control Modules if required.Using the USB cable to import a PF5 file to CCW, make change(s) then export and download to the PowerFlex 525As seen, you can use the above procedure to upload a .pf5 file from a Powerflex 525.This file can now be opened in Connected Components Workbench, make changes, the create an export file for the mains free approach above to download to the existing or other PowerFlex 525 drives.Open Connected Components Workbench (CCW). Note you will need version 3.0 or greater to obtain the Powerflex 525.Select a Powerflex 525 from the list and double mouse click to insert it into the workspace. Now open the drive properties window.Select the USB Import/Export. Import will look for a .PF5 that you already extracted from the Powerflex 525 in the previous discussion.Select Import and the executable will look for a .PF5 file that you selected. Here, the file is called ‘Powerflex 525 Drive A.pf5’. Hi-lite the file and select open. You will be requested to Import either port 0 or entire device. Suggest to Import entire device.Once complete, open drive properties and for this example, the accel and decal times are changed.Change parameter 41 and 42 to 2.00 seconds. Select the ‘x’ or close function upper right. Open properties and the USB Import/Export. Now Export is selected. You will asked to name the file. Use the above, earlier procedure to now use mains free and the USB cable to export and download this changed .pf5 file to the specific Powerflex 525 drive. ................
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