478 Rockwell Automation Publication 2198-UM004D-EN-P - December 2022
Appendix B Upgrade Kinetix 5100 Drive Firmware
Gather this information before you begin your firmware upgrade.
• Network path to the targeted Kinetix 5100 drives you want to upgrade.
• Catalog numbers of the targeted Kinetix 5100 drives you want to
upgrade.
Inhibit the Module
If the drive is configured as IO Mode, you must inhibit the connection before
performing the firmware upgrade.
Follow these steps to inhibit the connection.
1. Open your Logix Designer application.
2. Right-click the 2198-Exxxx-ERS drive
and choose Properties.
The Module Properties dialog box
appears.
3. Select the Connection category.
4. Check Inhibit Module.
5. Click OK.
6. Save your file and download the program to the controller.
IMPORTANT
Control power at L1C and L2C (200V drives) and 24V+ and 24V- (400V
drives) must be present prior to upgrading your target module.
IMPORTANT
The state on the display must be STDBY (STANDBY) in IO Mode before
upgrading your target module.
The state on the display must be STOP (STOPPED) in other modes
before upgrading your target module.
ATTENTION: To avoid personal injury or damage to equipment during the
firmware upgrade due to unpredictable motor activity, do not apply the main
power to the drive. Do apply the control power to the drive.