Directory Structure; Steps Of Accessing The Ftp Server; Firmware Update - Mitsubishi Electric MELSERVO-J5 User Manual

Directory structure

The following shows the directories that can be accessed from the FTP client.
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fw directory
To allow an account to access the fw directory, set Bit 0 of the relevant authorization level to "1".
The fw directory allows firmware updates of the servo amplifier.
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The fw directory only allows file writing. Since the fw directory does not allow file reading, files in the directory do not appear.
drvrec directory
To allow an account to access the drvrec directory, set Bit 2 of the relevant authorization level to "1".
The drvrec directory provides drive recorder data using the FTP server function.
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Files and subdirectories cannot be created in the drvrec directory. Additionally, files in the directory cannot be deleted or
changed.
The size of files in the drvrec directory appears as 0 bytes regardless of the actual size.

Steps of accessing the FTP server

1.
IP address setting
Set an IP address to connect the servo amplifier to the network.
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2.
Account setting
Set an account to log into the FTP server of the servo amplifier with MR Configurator2.
Page 492 Managing accounts
3.
Connection
Start the FTP client, then specify the IP address of the servo amplifier for the connection. Using the set account user name
and password allows to log into the server.
4.
File transfer
Use the FTP client to access the target directory to transfer files.
5.
Disconnection
Use the FTP client to disconnect the FTP server.
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Firmware update

The MR-J5 series servo amplifier has a function to update the firmware. This function can update the servo amplifier firmware
to the desired version. To update the firmware, a special firmware update tool is required. For information on the firmware
update tool and firmware update file, contact your local sales office.
Directory Function
/fw/ Firmware update
/drvrec/ Drive recorder
Details
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Page 301 Drive recorder
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