Allen-Bradley 1336 PLUS II Instructions Manual

Brand: Allen-Bradley

Model: 1336 PLUS II

Type: Instructions Manual

Allen-Bradley 1336 PLUS II is a powerful and versatile drive that offers a wide range of features and capabilities. With its Flash memory technology, the drive can be easily upgraded with the latest firmware, ensuring that you always have access to the most advanced features and functionality. The drive also features a built-in communications port, allowing you to connect to a computer or other devices for programming, monitoring, and troubleshooting. Additionally, the drive's compact design and DIN rail mounting option make it easy to install in a variety of applications.

Instructions

This document provides information on upgrading the 1336 PLUS II

ﬁrmware, including a description of the Flash memory used in the

drive and the procedures required for downloading the latest ﬁrmware

revision. For detailed drive information, refer to 1336

PLUS II User

Manual, publication 1336 PLUS-5.3.

What is Flash Memory?

The drive ﬁrmware (including parameter layout and operating

algorithms) resides in a form of programmable read-only memory

called “Flash Memory.” Flash memory allows the user to easily

upgrade the drive ﬁrmware locally using a standard computer and the

supplied Firmware Download Module. The latest ﬁrmware ﬁles are

available on the Internet or from your local Allen-Bradley Sales

Ofﬁce.

Firmware Download

Requirements

The necessary ﬁle can be downloaded to the module with a computer

having the following:

• Disk drive (hard and/or ﬂoppy).

• Standard communications program capable of XMODEM

protocol.

• Standard serial “COM” port and connecting cable (see below).

In addition, the following is recommended:

• IBM



compatible computer with Microsoft



Windows



Operating

System.

• Internet access and browser software.

Required Communications

Cable

A standard serial communications cable wired as shown, is required.

This cable interconnects the computer and Flash Download Module.

Flash Download Module

9 Pin Female

D-Shell Connector

PC COM Port

9 Pin Male

D-Shell Connector

COM

1336 PLUS II Firmware Download

Module

Catalog Number 1336F-FDM

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Main Control Board Power

Requirements

In order to upgrade ﬁrmware, the Main Control Board must have

power applied. This can be accomplished through one of the

following methods:

• Application of AC line voltage per instructions in Chapter 2 of

the 1336

PLUS II User Manual. This is the normal method for

installed drives.

• External power supply through the auxiliary 24V DC input at

terminal block TB4 (B frame & up, see Auxiliary Inputs – TB4,

TB6 in the User Manual).

• External power supply through power connector on module (all

drives). This method does not power the entire logic section, but

provides enough power to activate the ﬂash memory. This is the

best method for drives not yet installed. The external supply must

provide 6.0 - 9.0V DC, 0.5A and is connected on the right-side of

the module (see Figure 1).

Important:

Do Not apply power until instructed to do so.

Installation Procedure Important:

During the time that the ﬂash memory is being upgraded,

the drive will be in a “non-operational state” and will not

havetheabilitytocontrolthemotor.Becertainthatplacing

the drive in a non-operational state is acceptable.

1. Remove and lock-out all incoming power to the drive.

2. If a HIM (or other snap-in module) is installed, remove it by

carefully squeezing the locking tabs-in and pulling-out.

3. A Frame Drives - If a Control Interface Board (L option) is

installed, carefully remove the board by loosening the 2 captive

screws. Position the board and attached wires off to the side of the

chassis.

4. Locate a spare jumper on the Main Control Board and install it at

J20 (see Figure 1). This jumper allows the ﬂash EEPROM to be

overwritten with a new version of ﬁrmware.

ATTENTION: This drive and module contain ESD

(Electrostatic Discharge) sensitive parts and assemblies.

Static control precautions are required when installing,

testing, servicing or repairing this assembly. Component

damage may result if ESD control procedures are not

followed. If you are not familiar with static control

procedures, reference publication 8000-4.5.2, “Guarding

AgainstElectrostaticDamage”oranyotherapplicableESD

protection handbook.

ATTENTION: To avoid a shock hazard, assure that all

power to the drive has been removed before proceeding. In

addition, verify that the DC bus has discharged by

measuring across the “+DC” and “–DC” terminals of TB1

with a voltmeter. The voltage should be 0.0VDC.

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Figure 1

Component Locations

5. Install the Flash Download Module in the Main Control Board

cradle – place the guide tab into the slot, making sure the module

connector lines up with the connector on the Main Control Board.

Press the module until the 4 locking tabs lock in place.

6. Connect the communications cable (refer to page 1) between the

9 pin D-Shell Communications Connector on the Flash

Download Module and the selected computer COM port.

7. Apply power using one of the methods described on page 2.

When power is applied, the POWER SUPPLY and STOP status

LEDs on the Main Control Board should illuminate. If an

external power supply is used, the FAULT LED may also be

illuminated.

Obtaining the Files Copying the Files to the Computer

8. This procedure assumes that you are using Windows



95. The

procedure may vary if a different computer/operating system is

used.

A. If you obtained the ﬁle on a ﬂoppy disk, verify that you have

the correct ﬁle using the information in step C. Then proceed

to step 9.

B. Using an Internet browser such as Netscape Navigator



Microsoft



Internet Explorer, access the 1336 PLUS II

download page on the World Wide Web at:

http://www.ab.com/drives

then select . . .

“

Software

” followed by . . .

“

Flash ROM Updates

”

The ﬁles available for downloading will be listed.

Frames A1 - A4

Frames B - G

J20

J14

Spare Jumpers

Status LEDs

Spare Jumpers

Flash

Download Module

External Power Connector

Communications Connector

Control Interface Option Location

J20

J14

ANALOG I/O

SLOT B

8642

7531

J10

ANALOG I/O

SLOT A

7531

POWER

SUPPLY

RUN

STOP

FAULT

POWER

SUPPLY

RUN

STOP

FAULT

ANALOG I/O

SLOT B

8642

7531

J10

ANALOG I/O

SLOT A

7531

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C. Verify the ﬁles using the information below.

To properly complete all download functions, certain

information contained in a “readme” ﬁle must be read and

recorded. The “readme” ﬁle will have the same version

number and a “.txt” ﬁle type (i.e. Read1004.txt). You should

obtain both ﬁles (i.e. V_x.xxxf.bin and Readxxxx.txt).

Important:

Verify that the “.bin” ﬁle has an “f”

(V_x.xxx

f.xxx). If you cannot locate the correct

ﬁle, contact your local Sales Ofﬁce.

If you obtained the ﬁles on a ﬂoppy disk, proceed to step 9.

D. Select the ﬁrst ﬁle to initiate the save dialog box. Select a

convenient location on your computer to save the ﬁle, then

choose “Save.” Repeat for the second ﬁle. Exit your browser

software.

9. Locate the readme ﬁle on your computer using Windows

Explorer. “Double-click” on the ﬁle to open/view it. The ﬁle

information will be displayed on the screen, along with any notes

concerning software changes or installation tips.

Record the information below and close the window.

V_ 1 . 004 f .bin

Version

Major Revision

Level

Minor Revision

Level

Serial Flash

Version File Type

Major rev levels

may include new

features, updated

drive identiﬁcation

(newly released

sizes) or software

corrections.

Minor revs may

include corrections

to languages, etc.

The ﬁle for a 1336

PLUSII Drivemust

have an “f.”

bin=binary

txt=text

Item Readme File Information

Current Drive Firmware

(will be completed in Step 15)

File Name

Firmware Revision

Boot Block

DSP Main Block

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Establishing Communications

with the Drive

Setting Up the Communications Program

10. Start the XMODEM communications program. The following

examples demonstrate the use of HyperTerminal (supplied with

Windows 95 operating system). Other programs will be similar.

From the Start menu, choose:

“

Programs -> Accessories -> HyperTerminal

”

11. With the Hyperterminal window active, double click the

Hypertrm.exe

icon

Connection Description window

– enter a name and select

“OK.”

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Phone Number window

– locate the Connect using: menu and

choose “Direct to Com1,” then select “OK.” If a different

COM port is being used, substitute the appropriate one for

your computer setup.

COM Properties window

– locate the Bits per second menu

and choose “9600” (default of the drive). Choose “None” for

Flow control and then select “OK.”

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Transferring the File to the Drive

12. Press the Enter key on your computer once to signal the drive –

an introduction screen will be displayed.

13. Press “F” to enter the Flash Mode. You are now prompted to

conﬁrm your choice “Are you sure?” (y or n).

Important:

During the time that the ﬂash memory is being

upgraded,thedrivewillbeina“non-operationalstate”

and will not have the ability to control the motor. Be

certainthat placing the drivein a non operationalstate

is acceptable.

Press “Y” to place the drive in flash mode (the Power LED on the

module will illuminate). Press “Enter” to continue.

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14. The default baud rate of 9600 should be acceptable under most

conditions. However, to facilitate faster ﬁle transfers, the baud

rate can be changed for communications up to the maximum

drive rate of 115.2 kb (or the maximum computer rate). To use

the default rate, proceed to step 15.

A. Select “

(3) Set Baud rate

” by pressing the “3” key.

B. Select the desired baud rate and note instructions displayed

on the screen.

C. Select “Exit” from the HyperTerminal File menu. Repeat

steps 10 through 13 to change the COM port baud rate to

match the rate just selected.

15. Select “

(1) Display Drive information

” by pressing the “1” key.

This will cause the drive to display information about the current

ﬁrmware versions of both the microprocessor and the Digital

Signal Processor (DSP).

The screen will display Firmware Revision ID for the

microprocessor (which runs most of the features), the DSP Main

Block program (runs the majority of drive functions) and DSP

Boot Block (controls the DSP). The program you download may

or may not have a change to the DSP Main Block (covered later

in this procedure).

Record this data in step 9 on page 4, then compare the data. If the

two DSP Main Block revision levels are different, be aware that

further actions will be required in step 19 on page 11.

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16. Select “

(2) Send File to drive

.” A message will appear regarding

correct jumper installation. A string of C’s will then appear,

indicating that the drive is waiting for the ﬁle to be downloaded.

17. From the Transfer menu (top of screen), select “Send File.” Enter

the ﬁle path (location of .bin ﬁle) and choose “Xmodem” as the

protocol, then select “Send.”

The download process will continue until complete. The screen

will be updated as progress continues. The STOP LED on the

Main Control Board will flicker or blink, indicating

communications. If an error message is received, refer to Table

A, “General Troubleshooting,” on page 12.

Important:

Do not interrupt the download procedure. If the

procedure is interrupted, the program in the drive will

be corrupted. The procedure must then be repeated.

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If the “packet” value is not incrementing and the time remaining

block is continually incrementing, the file transfer is not taking

place. If this occurs, cancel the operation and repeat the entire

procedure, verifying jumper placement, cabling and

communications setup.

When the transfer is complete, the screen will indicate that the

file was successfully transferred and checksums are complete.

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18. If errors occurred in the transfer, the screen may display one of

the following:

• Error in Constant Block

• Error in Program Block

• Error in DSP Block

• Error in Text and Language Block

If errors are indicated, press the Enter key on the computer and

return to step 10 on page 5 to repeat the entire process from that

point.

19. If no errors have occurred . . .

A. Remove all power from the drive and wait 60 seconds for the

bus to discharge.

B. Remove the communications cable from the module and

computer. Remove the Flash Download Module by grasping

the 4 locking tabs, then squeeze the tabs and pull the module

towards you.

C. Remove jumper J20 (installed in step 4 on page 2) and place

in spare jumper location.

D. If a new DSP Main Block is included in the downloaded ﬁle

(check information recorded in step 9 on page 4), a DSP ﬁle

image resides in ﬂash memory. However, this image will not

be downloaded to the DSP until jumper J14 is installed and

drive power is applied. If J14 is not installed, a DSP Protected

fault (F46) will occur on power-up.

Locate a spare jumper on the Main Control Board and install

it at J14 (see Figure 1).

E. Reinstall the HIM or communications option and the Control

Interface Board, if previously removed.

F. Apply power to the drive. One of the following conditions

should occur:

G. Use a felt tip pen to mark the new Software Revision number

on the Main Control Board label.

20. Download is complete! Place this document with your User

Manual for future reference.

Condition Action then . . .

Drive active. No faults. If J14 is installed Power down and remove J14. Procedure is complete

If J14 is Not installed Procedure is complete

EE Init or other EE fault

occurs

Use the HIM EEPROM Menu

to reset the drive to factory

defaults

If J14 is installed Powerdownand removeJ14.

Procedure is complete

if J14 is Not installed Procedure is complete

DSP Protected (F46) fault Install jumper J14 Cycle power a second time. Powerdownand removeJ14.

Process complete

HIM Continuously displays

“Connecting….Connecting….

Repeat entire procedure

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Troubleshooting Table A

General Troubleshooting

Table B

Drive Related Faults

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Microsoft, MS-DOS and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation

Condition Cause Action

“Transfer cancelled by remote system” Jumper J20 not installed. End the communications session, remove power from

the drive and return to Step 4 on page 2.

“Error from Flash is 1” Jumper J20 not installed. End the communications session, remove power from

the drive and return to Step 4 on page 2.

No Communications

Communications to the drive cannot

be established.

Baud rates of computer and drive do

not match.

Jumpers are not properly installed.

Cables are incorrect

Remove drive power and allow bus voltage to decay to

zero. Then reset computer baud rate to 9600 and return

to step 10 on page 5.

Power down the drive, allowing bus voltage to decay to

zero. Return to step 4 on page 2 for proper jumper

installation.

Recheck cable pinout against the diagram on page 1.

File is not transferred.

File transfer screen appears but no

data changes and no action occurs.

Xmodem was not chosen as the

transfer protocol.

Return to step 17 on page 9 and choose Xmodem as

the protocol.

Main Menu is unreadable

Main Menu and other communications

from the drive are unreadable.

Baud rates of computer and drive do

not match.

Remove drive power and allow bus voltage to decay to

zero. Then reset computer baud rate to 9600 and return

to step 10 on page 5.

Condition Cause Action

DSP Protected Fault (F46) A new DSP ﬁle image was downloaded

to the ﬂash memory. On power-up, the

drive attempted to download this image

to the DSP, but jumper J14 (DSP

Program Allow) was not installed.

Remove power. Install J14.

Reapply power. Conﬁrm DSP transfer by comparing

recorded values from step 9 on page 4 to HIM values

for parameters 300 and/or 301 in the Linear List.

Remove and reapply power a second time.

EE Init Read (F53) User parameter values stored on

EEPROM are incompatible with new

parameters.

Use EEPROM Mode to Reset the drive to Factory

Defaults. Cycle power. Reprogram if necessary.

EE Init Value (F54) User parameter values stored on

EEPROM are incompatible with new

parameters.

Use EEPROM Mode to Reset the drive to Factory

Defaults. Cycle power. Reprogram if necessary.

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