Before You Begin
Upgrade the Kinetix 350 Drive Firmware
Topic
Before You Begin
Configure Logix5000 Communication
Upgrade Firmware
Verify the Firmware Upgrade
Upgrading axis module firmware by using ControlFLASH™ software involves
configuring your Logix5000™ communication, selecting the drive to upgrade, and
upgrading the firmware.
You need the following software and information before you begin.
Table 67 - Kinetix 350 System Requirements
Description
RSLogix 5000® software or Studio 5000 Logix
Designer® application v21 or later
RSLinx® software
ControlFLASH firmware upgrade kit
Catalog numbers of the targeted Kinetix® 350 drive you want to upgrade.
Network path to the targeted Kinetix 350 drive module you want to upgrade.
(1) Download the ControlFLASH kit from http://support.rockwellautomation.com/controlflash. Contact Rockwell Automation Technical
Support at (440) 646-5800 for assistance.
For more ControlFLASH information (not drive specific), refer to the ControlFLASH Firmware Upgrade Kit Quick Start, publication
1756-QS105.
Input power or back-up power must be present at IPD or BP connector before
IMPORTANT
upgrading your target drive.
ATTENTION: To avoid personal injury or damage to equipment during the
firmware upgrade due to unpredictable motor activity, do not apply three-
phase AC.
Rockwell Automation Publication 2097-UM002D-EN-P - April 2017
Cat. No.
9324-RLD300NE
(1)
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Appendix
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Firmware Revision
20.x or later
2.58 or later
8.00.017 or later
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