Drive Firmware Versions (Drive Operating System)
**** Drive Support Tool version 0.88 is recommended for any firmware updates. Uninstall prior version before installing 0.88
Important Notes - READ ME
In mid-2022, the P Series drive FPGA was changed to a new device and the drive firmware version was updated with a new designation. The letter E was appended to the version number to differentiate firmware used with the newer drives. Beginning with version 2.08 & 2.08E, firmware files are published for both old and new hardware.
- Older drives (serial number prior to 202204xxxx) can only use firmware WITHOUT the E.
- Newer drives (serial number greater than 202205xxxx) can only use firmware WITH the E.
- Before updating or downgrading a drive’s firmware, please identify the current version to determine compatibility. The current version can be checked using the Drive Information dialog in Drive Support Tool Software.
Firmware Files
- Release Notes
- ZIP files linked below include firmware for both Indexer/Pulse and EtherCAT drives.
- PD-xxC_EtherCAT_FW_V = PD Network - EtherCAT drive = PD-04C, PD-10C and PD-35C
- PD-xxP_Indexer_FW_V = PS Standard - stp/dir drive = PD-04P, PD-10P and PD-35P (a.k.a Pulse drive and Indexer drive)
Newer drives (serial number greater than 2205xxxx) can only use firmware WITH the E.
Older drives (serial number prior to 2204xxxx) can only use firmware WITHOUT the E.
DriveSupportTool (PC Software)
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Drive Support Tool Installer 64-bit_V088 (RECOMMENDED)
Updating Firmware Instructions
1. Open Drive Support Tool.
2. Connect the PC to the drive using a USB cable (Standard A to Mini B).
3. Choose what type of drive you are using and click "Offline to Online".
4. Click "Firmware Update".
5. Click "Open Firmware Downloader".
6. Click "Load", browse to the firmware file and select it. Then click "Open".
7. Click "Start" and wait for the download to finish.
8. Cycle power on the P Drive. The firmware update is complete.
This will erase all the drive settings. Users will need to re-download the drive configuration or motor file for non-Pseries motors.
13feb2023 JD - Important verbiage updates
