All Lexium MDrive, MDrive and MForce products are field upgradable. The associated user interface program is required to upgrade firmware. Ancillary files such as *.EDS (CANopen, Ethernet/IP) or *.GSD (Profinet IO) are included in the *.zip file with the firmware. CANopen meets CiA DSP-402 and DS 301 standards. EtherNet/IP is ODVA Conformance Checked.
Please note that Schneider Electric Motion USA recommends that you DO NOT upgrade firmware unless directed by the applications department or a customer advisory notice. Incorrectly processing a firmware update can lead to an inoperable product.
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The version Lexium MDrive Ethernet Application used will be determined by the model/version, The *.zip file includes all available upgrade files.
Description: The Lexium Ethernet TCP/IP EIP, MODBUS/TCP and Profinet applications firmware. Download includes support files (*.EDS/GSDML). Applicabilty: All NEMA sizes (pluggable connector) variants Dependency: Ethernet TCP/IP Configuration Utility
Description: The Lexium Ethernet TCP/IP EIP, MODBUS/TCP and Profinet applications firmware. Download includes support files (*.EDS/GSDML). Applicabilty: All NEMA sizes (IP65 circular M12 connector) variants Dependency: Ethernet TCP/IP Configuration Utility
Note that each NEMA size and feedback loop type of the Lexium MDrive has it's own specific EDS file. These are included in the download. SEM recommends upgrading the CANopen bootloader for boot versions below 6.12. See Applications Note: Upgrading the CANopen Boot Loader.
Fixed problem where CkSum, of received command, was incorrect when Stall occured.
Added Clearing of CheckSum, of received command, after ESC.
Fixed up moving reporting while Slewing.
Updated Copyright dates.
Fixed problem where pressing ESC while in motion and trying to Save causes error.
Added test for char overrun when receiving commands. Will generate and Error 63 when overrun occurs.
Added "CRLF?" when overrun occurs.
Fixed Trip counter for overflow.
Fixed Stack over flow.
Added second parameter to CP, new form is CP addr, clrvars
addr: if 0 or blank clears entire program, else from addr to next RT or E
clrvars: if 0 or blank leaves user variables untouched, else 1 = clear user variables.
For firmware versions older than 3.0.09 please contact Application Support.
Applicabilty: All MDrive Ethernet TCP/IP NEMA sizes / connector variants Dependency: TCP Configration Utility for MDrive and TFTP Server Support files:EIP Electronic Datasheet (*.EDS)
Applicabilty: All MDrive and MForce CANopen NEMA sizes / connector variants Dependency: CANopen Tester, MD-CC500-000 or Equivalent PEAK/Phytech CANopen converter. Support files: Electronic Datasheet (*.EDS)
Locked rotor Timer Idx2710h, (ASLRTIME). Locked Rotor Timer Function can be disabled via setting timer to 0 (MDrive Hybrid Only).
MakeUp Disabled then restored during clearing of the LeadLag Register (CLR_ERRCNT)(MDrive Hybrid Only).
Homing to a hard limit. Methods -1, -2, -3, and -4 added.
Added: Hybrid_Status_Byte_2741h, added status bits for Hybrid bit7=CAL_DONE bit4=ASACTIVE, bit3=ASLRTM, and bit0=Fault (MDrive Hybrid Only).
Acceleration and Decelerations range guarded to avoid digitizing internally to 0.
Homing and AutoSync will clear MakeUp register. (MDrive Hybrid Only).
Hybrid State Machine Logic (MDrive Hybrid Only).
1) MakeUp active logic is now a function of DSP402 State (ie. Idx6041 statusword).
2) Halt will temporarily disable MakeUp
BugFix: Quick power cycle may cause the CAN controller to not SYNCH
1) Added BSE Reset to the CAN Controllers software reset.
2) Multiple attemps to SYNCH,the CAN transceiver will be placed in Standby, in order to provide a long enough SYNCH gap to the units CAN controller.
Product_code for Hybrid established as 101000 (ie SEM coding of 1010.00). (MDrive Hybrid Only).
Applicabilty: All MDrive Hybrid Motion Control and Ethernet TCP/IP NEMA sizes / connector variants. IMPORTANT! DO NOT Upgrade the firmware to 4.009 if the currently installed hardware version is 1.5 or lower. Please read this Application Note for more information. Dependency: SEM Terminal
Contact Applications Support for older firmware versions.
Applicabilty: All MDrive Ethernet TCP/IP NEMA sizes / connector variants Dependency: TCP Configration Utility for MDrive and TFTP Server Support files:EIP Electronic Datasheet (*.EDS)
Applicabilty: All MDrive and MForce CANopen NEMA sizes / connector variants Dependency: CANopen Tester, MD-CC500-000 or Equivalent PEAK/Phytech CANopen converter. Support files:Electronic Datasheet (*.EDS)
Contact Applications Support for older firmware versions.
Stepper Motor Sizing: Load to rotor inertia matching
A 1:1 load-to-rotor inertia is the snappiest performer when compared to the other ratios. It has the best move times and the ringing at the end of the move is minimal.
