ctrlX SAFETY "SafeMotion"
Replacing drive components
2.
● Starting ctrlX DRIVE Engineering.
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Load project for the corresponding device or create a new project by
addressing the device via Ethernet.
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Switching the project online.
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Select/highlight the device and call “Firmware update” in the context
menu.
⇒A new window opens and the firmware currently available in the
device is displayed. (see “Firmware update" dialog in ctrlX DRIVE Engi-
neering).
● Select new firmware (*.fwa file) in the upper part of the dialog and
start the firmware replacement via the “Update” button.
⇒The firmware is downloaded automatically. All required firmware com-
ponents are loaded to the device.
● After the firmware has been replaced, close the “Firmware update”
window.
3. Restart the device.
At the end of the firmware replacement, ctrlX DRIVE Engineering automat-
ically provides the option to restart the drive via the reboot command
S‑0‑1350. Optionally, the device can be reset via a control voltage reset.
4. Put the machine back into ready-for-operation state according to machine
manufacturer's instructions.
5. Check controller functions.
6. For drive control devices with active SafeMotion: The firmware replace-
ment has to be recorded in the machine logbook, together with the
axis identifier (P‑0‑3235.0.1), configuration type data (P‑0‑3234.0.1) and
parameterization type data (P‑0‑3234.0.4).
Fig. 117: "Firmware update" dialog in ctrlX DRIVE Engineering
Additional information and details
Firmware replacement with a TFTP client
To replace the firmware using a TFTP client, proceed as follows:
1. Connect the device to the computer.
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