DriveTools SP v5.05 Software Patch

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1 Release Notes DriveTools SP v5.05 Software Patch This release note describes major revision 5, minor revision 5 of software for DriveTools SP. This patch is not a complete installation and only installs the necessary updated software components. The following information is included in this document: Topic Page Determining Your Software Revision 2 Installing the Software Patch 3 Verifying the Software Component Revisions 4 Enhancements 5 Corrected Anomalies 6 Restrictions 7

2 2 Determining Your Software Revision This section describes the procedures to determine the software revision of your DriveTools SP software package. You must have v3.01 v5.04 already installed on your PC in order to update to v5.05. Method #1 Launch DriveExecutive and read the revision number that is displayed in the startup window. Note the startup window is only momentarily displayed when DriveExecutive launches. If you could not read the revision in time, use Method #2 below to view the revision. Method #2 In DriveExecutive, select Help >> About DriveExecutive to display the About DriveExecutive Software window.

3 3 The version number will be located under the DriveExecutive name on the General tab (see image below). Installing the Software Patch This section describes the procedure for installing the software patch. You must have v3.01 v5.04 already installed on your PC in order to update to v Install the necessary v5.05 patch over v3.01 v5.04 on your PC. 2. Open DriveExecutive. 3. Continue with Verifying the Software Component Revisions on page 4.

4 4 Verifying the Software Component Revisions Method #1 Launch DriveExecutive and read the revision number that is displayed in the startup window. Note the startup window is only momentarily displayed when DriveExecutive launches. If you could not read the revision in time, use Method #2 to view the revision.

5 5 Method #2 In DriveExecutive, select Help >> About DriveExecutive to display the About DriveExecutive Software window. The version number will be located under the DriveExecutive name Enhancements This section describes the enhancements provided in this revision of software: PowerFlex 755 Frame 1 Update DriveExecutive will now recognize frame 1 PowerFlex 755 drive configurations and properly prevent adding peripheral devices to ports 7 and 8. Progress Dialog Boxes for DeviceLogix Upload and Download Progress dialog boxes will now display during the upload and download of DeviceLogix programs. Previously, due to the potentially lengthy upload and download operations, it could appear that DriveExecutive was not responding. The addition of progress dialog boxes makes it clearer that the software is working.

6 6 Corrected Anomalies This section describes the anomalies corrected in this revision for software: DriveExecutive has Incorrect Status Information for PowerFlex 7000 Drives Anomaly: The incorrect status information was displayed in PowerFlex 7000 drives. Correction: The PowerFlex drive status display has been updated to match the PowerFlex An error was fixed in both drives where Alarm was displayed instead of At Speed. Parameter Help for Host Parameters Does Not Open to the Correct Parameter Topic Anomaly: When launching parameter help from the parameter grid view for host parameters, the help file does not open to the correct parameter topic. Correction: The correct parameter help topic will now display for host parameters for drives with both a parameter list and host parameters. DriveExecutive Loads Wrong Adapter Board for 1395 Drives Anomaly: For 1395 drives, DriveExecutive would only load the adapter boards that were present when the original DriveTools database file was created. When connecting to a drive with a different set of adapter boards, DriveExecutive would still display the adapter boards that were present when the original database was created. Correction: DriveExecutive now displays the adapters actually present in the device. Unable to Open *.dno Files as a Standard User Anomaly: Previously, an error occurred when loading diagram files that would not allow a *.dno file to open when a user was logged into Windows as a standard user. Correction: The diagram files loading error was corrected so that a *.dno file can be opened when logged onto Windows with standard user permissions.

7 7 Change Configuration Does Not Copy Host Parameter Values for Some Devices Anomaly: The Change Configuration operation was not copying host parameter values for devices with both a parameter list and host parameters. Correction: DriveExecutive has been corrected so that all parameter values are copied during the configuration change operation. Add crtdll.dll to the DriveTools Install for Windows XP Embedded Support Anomaly: DriveTools may not operate correctly when installed on Windows XP embedded operating systems missing the crtdll.dll file. Correction: The crtdll.dll file is required by DriveTools and was added to the installation since it may not natively exist on Windows XP embedded operating systems. Restrictions The following restriction applies to this revision of firmware: DriveTools SP V3.01 v5.04 DriveTools SP v3.01 v5.04 must already be installed on your PC in order for the v5.05 patch to install. If v3.01 v5.04 is not already on the PC an error message will occur stating that v3.01 v5.04 was not found.

8 Rockwell Automation Support Rockwell Automation provides technical information on the web to assist you in using our products. At you can find technical manuals, a knowledge base of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs), technical and application notes, sample code and links to software service packs, and a MySupport feature that you can customize to make the best use of these tools. Rockwell Automation also provides complimentary phone support for drives, communication adapters, and peripherals. If you experience a problem with the software, please review the information in the online Help. For further help in getting your software operational, contact a Customer Support representative: United States Monday Friday, 7am 6pm CST Outside United States Please contact your local Rockwell Automation representative for any technical support issues. For an additional level of technical phone support for installation, configuration and troubleshooting, we offer TechConnect Support programs. For more information, contact your local distributor or Rockwell Automation representative, or visit Allen-Bradley, Rockwell Software, Rockwell Automation, and TechConnect are trademarks of Rockwell Automation, Inc. Trademarks not belonging to Rockwell Automation are property of their respective companies. Rockwell Otomasyon Ticaret A.Ş., Kar Plaza İş Merkezi E Blok Kat: İçerenköy, İstanbul, Tel: +90 (216) Publication 9303-RN019A-EN-P - March 2012 Copyright 2012 Rockwell Automation, Inc. All rights reserved. Printed in the U.S.A.