Firmware Replacement - Bosch rexroth ctrlX SAFETY SafeMotion Applications Manual

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Replacing drive components
11.2.6

Firmware replacement

General information
Explanation of terms
Firmware version:
A new firmware version comprises basic changes in the scope of functions
compared to the previous version. The scope of functions may also contain
incompatible changes. The firmware version is encrypted in the type code at
position "VS" in AXS–V–VSRS.
Firmware release:
With a new firmware release, compatible functional enhancements are pro-
vided or errors in the firmware were corrected. The firmware release is
encrypted in the type code at position "RS" in AXS–V–VSRS.
Different firmware replacement types:
● Release update
● Version upgrade
● Release downgrade
● Version downgrade
Tools for the firmware replacement
Firmware for ctrlX DRIVE and ctrlX DRIVEplus can be replaced using the fol-
lowing hardware and software:
● Computer with software "ctrlX DRIVE Engineering" or
● device with ctrlX DRIVE Panel or
● Computer with TFTP client
Under
DRIVE Engineering" software.
For the descriptions of the variant "Firmware replacement with a TFTP client",
please see
For the descriptions of the variant "Device with ctrlX DRIVE Panel", refer to
"ctrlX DRIVE Panel".
Commissioning
Preparations and conditions of firmware replacement
General information on how to proceed
Comply with the following points when replacing the firmware:
Bosch Rexroth AG
An old firmware release contained in the device (e.g. AXS-V-0304) is
replaced by a newer firmware release (e.g.AXS-V-0306).
The old firmware version contained in the device is replaced by a new firm-
ware version (example: AXS–V–0306 AXS–V–is replaced by 0404).
A new firmware release contained in the device (e.g., AXS–V–0306) is
replaced by an old firmware release (e.g., AXS–V–0304).
The new firmware version contained in the device is replaced by an old
firmware version (example: AXS–V–0404 is replaced by AXS–V–0306).
⮫ Commissioning describes the firmware replacement using the "ctrlX
⮫ Additional information and details.
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