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Application notes
POWERXL DM1 SERIES VARIABLE FREQUENCY DRIVE MN040049EN—September 2021   www.eaton.com
Category Description
Logging and event management Best practices
•   PowerXL Series VFD provides parameters change log and fault log functions for user, to help diagnose the drive
1. Parameters change log:
•   PowerXL Series VFD will log the parameter information in FRAM when the parameter changes. The max 
number of 66 items can be logged. New log will rewrite the old one. User cannot clear this fault information. 
2.  Fault log:
•   PowerXL Series VFD will log the drive information in FRAM when fault occurs. The max number of 10 items 
can be logged. New log will rewrite the old one. User can clear the history fault by pressing OK key more than 
5 Sec.
•   PowerXL Series VFD will log the fault information in FRAM when fault occurs. The max number of 50 items can 
be logged. New log will rewrite the old one. User cannot clear this fault information.
Secure maintenance Best practices
Apply firmware updates and patches regularly
Due to rapidly increasing Cyber Threats in Industrial Control Systems, Eaton implements a comprehensive patch 
and update process for its products. Users are encouraged to maintain a consistent process to promptly monitor 
for fresh firmware updates and apply the update whenever required.
•   The latest firmware can be acquired from the www.eaton.com/drives website. There will be separate link for 
PowerXL Series VFD FR0 to FR6 and PowerXL Series VFD FR7 & FR8
•   Users can also sign up on our website to get emails when new material is released to the site if desired.
•   Using the PC Tool or verifying on the keypad the current version of firmware can be verified.
•   For additional information or technical support on Eaton’s Variable frequency drive products contact us at 
TRCDrives@eaton.com or by phone at 800-386-2273 for US customers. For European customers contact us at 
AfterSalesEGBonn@eaton.com or by phone at +49 (0) 228602-3640
Eaton also has a robust vulnerability response process. In the event of any security vulnerability getting 
discovered in its products, Eaton patches the vulnerability and releases information bulletin through its 
cybersecurity website - http://www.eaton.com/cybersecurity and patches through www.eaton.com/drives. 
References
[R1] Cybersecurity Considerations for Electrical Distribution Systems (WP152002EN):
http://www.eaton.com/ecm/groups/public/@pub/@eaton/@corp/documents/content/pct_1603172.pdf 
[R2] Cybersecurity Best Practices Checklist Reminder (WP910003EN):
http://www.cooperindustries.com/content/dam/public/powersystems/resources/library/1100_EAS/WP910003EN.pdf