Beckhoff AX5000 Series

Change to compatible type
Function description18
Version: 1.5
Example scenarios for the handling of the Change to Compatible Type function
Scenario Example and feasibility of the Change to Compatible Type
Firmware Update: Initial situation:
A TwinCAT configuration exists.
Intention:
A firmware update is to be carried out on the AX5000 servo drive.
Explanation:
The new firmware uses a more up-to-date interface. Following the update the
TwinCAT configuration is no longer identical to the interface of the modified servo
drive.
Result:
A Change to Compatible Type may be carried out.
Service case:
Device replacement –
deviating performance
Initial situation:
A service case exists. The AX5203 servo drive on the machine is defective.
Intention:
The defective servo drive is to be replaced. No identical replacement device is
available, but one from the same series with a higher performance (AX5206).
Explanation:
The AX5203 is replaced by the AX5206. The configuration has to be adapted due
to the different performances.
Result:
A Change to Compatible Type may be carried out.
Service case:
Device replacement –
downwardly compatible
Initial situation:
An AX5000 servo drive with current firmware (V2.06 b0023) is to be installed in the
machine.
Problem:
The servo drive configured in TwinCAT has an older interface (012).
Requirement of the application:
The new functions of the firmware V2.06 b0023 are not required. The servo drive
is to be operated with the old configuration.
Result:
No Change to Compatible Type is necessary.
Service case:
Device replacement –
upwardly compatible
Initial situation:
An AX5000 servo drive with an interface 200 and a current firmware V2.06 b0023
is configured in TwinCAT
Problem:
An AX5000 servo drive with an interface 011 and a firmware V1.06 b0028 is
installed in the machine.
Explanation of the problem:
New interface revisions contain new or modified functions. The interfaces of the
interface revisions have been extended. The consequence of this is that an older
interface cannot serve a newer one. The AX5000 servo drive cannot be controlled.
Result:
A Change to Compatible Type is not possible. A downgrade of the servo drive or a
reinstallation must be carried out.