Improved manufacturing test ability for more reliable encoder mapping of HMT.
Upgrading Motion Control firmware to version 7.008 also requires upgrading Ethernet firmware to version 2.4.0.8 for absolute encoder ethernet products using version 1.1.0.0 of the LMD Software Suite.
Improved manufacturing test ability for more reliable encoder mapping of HMT.
Upgrading Motion Control firmware to version 6.017 also requires upgrading Ethernet firmware to version 2.4.0.8 for closed/open loop Ethernet products using version 1.1.0.0 of the LMD Software Suite.
Updated vendor data for specific application protocols to reflect brand transition
Correct bug that impacted performance of implicit output registers six (6) and seven (7) when using the Ethernet/IP application protocol
Upgrading Ethernet firmware to version 2.4.0.8 also requires upgrading Motion Control firmware to version 6.016 for closed/open loop products or version 7.007 for absolute encoder products using version 1.1.0.0 of the LMD Software Suite.
Internal Supercap storage is not allowed to discharge when external battery is attached.
Fixed – RefLost did not signal true, although the position was truly lost. May occurs when Vsupercap (Internal Holdup for Absolute) is between 2-2.5vdc, when unit is powered on. This is not an issue when external battery pack is used.
Novanta IMS** has issued an update to Programmable Motion Liberty* Motion Module products utilizing firmware version 6.012. This change includes general updates and bug fixes. There is no known impact to product’s form, fit, or function; however, users should evaluate these changes in their systems.
Updated copy write information to reflect brand transition
Upgrading Motion Control firmware to version 6.016 also requires upgrading Ethernet firmware to version 2.4.0.8 for closed/open loop Ethernet products using version 1.1.0.0 of the LMD Software Suite.
Updated copy write information to reflect brand transition
Upgrading Motion Control firmware to version 7.007 also requires upgrading Ethernet firmware to version 2.4.0.8 for absolute encoder ethernet products using version 1.1.0.0 of the LMD Software Suite.
Correct bug that impacted deceleration ramp when software limit is active.
Correct bug that impacts deceleration ramp when relative move of zero is executed.
Upgrading Motion Control firmware to version 6.015 also requires upgrading Ethernet firmware to version 2.4.0.7 for closed/open loop Ethernet products using version 1.1.0.0 of the LMD Software Suite.
Improve internal processor communication to resolve issues related to error 65 (SPI communication).
Upgrading Ethernet firmware to version 2.4.0.7 also requires upgrading Motion Control firmware to version 6.014 for closed/open loop products or version 7.006 for absolute encoder products using version 1.1.0.0 of the LMD Software Suite.
Correct bug that caused CW to be overwritten by ST.
Correct bug that caused motor to creep at a speed less than or equal to VI on soft limit trips.
Upgrading Motion Control firmware to version 6.014 also requires upgrading Ethernet firmware to version 2.4.0.7 for closed/open loop ethernet products using version 1.0.1.9 of the Liberty Software Suite.
Upgrading Motion Control firmware to version 7.006 also requires upgrading Ethernet firmware to version 2.4.0.7 for absolute encoder ethernet products using version 1.1.0.0 of the LMD Software Suite.
Update Release of support for Absolute MDrive. Note that this firmware is for LMD models with a multi-turn absolute encoder only. Absolute encoder products are identified by the character A in the fourth place of the part number for example LMDAM572.
7.005
Revised external battery back up algorithm.
Added error 127 to inform user of low external battery voltage level.
Resolved communication issue when unit enters state of deep discharge.
Revised charging algorithm to prevent damage to Absolute Encoder circuitry.
Added turning off the drive enable input upon loss of +V.
Added a 250 mS delay before re-enabling drive following power loss if DE=1.
Update Release of support for Absolute MDrive. Note that this firmware is for LMD models with a multi-turn absolute encoder only. Absolute encoder products are identified by the character A in the fourth place of the part number for example LMDAM572.
Update Release of support for Absolute MDrive. Note that this firmware is for LMD models with a multi-turn absolute encoder only. Absolute encoder products are identified by the character A in the fourth place of the part number for example LMDAM572.
Changes 7.002 to 7.003
Fixed reading and writing to the Absolute Encoder.
Increased the maximum Absolute Encoder operating voltage range to 5.9.
Initial Release of support for Absolute MDrive. Note that this firmware is for LMD models with a multi-turn absolute encoder only. Absolute encoder products are identified by the character A in the fourth place of the part number for example LMDAM572.
Dependency
Motion Control Programmer or Novanta IMS Terminal
Applicable to
Liberty MDrive Motion Control, Liberty MDrive CANopen, Liberty MDrive Ethernet TCP/IP
Changes Ver. 6.008 to 6.010 1. Added updating internal Accel/ Decel tables when changing A or D and EE=1. 2. Fixed code to keep 01 and 02 from pulsing on Ctrl-C (reset) or Power On.
Ethernet Application contains the EtherNet/IP, MODBUS/TCP and Mcode over TCP. Special considerations are required when updating such as Windows Firewall settings. See this Application Note for upgrade instructions.
The following software is required to install this firmware:
The version Liberty MDrive Ethernet Application used will be determined by the model/version, The *.zip file includes all available upgrade files. The version number can be viewed on the lower-right of the TCP/IP Configuration Utility screen. Download includes Profinet GDS and EIP EDS files.
Check the release version prior to performing an upgrade.
Major versions
2.4.x.x – LMDxE Ethernet TCP/IP models with Kinetis K64 processor (Current version 2.4.0.3) 2.3.x.x – Older LMDxE Ethernet TCP/IP with Kinetis K60 processor