Firmware update | Firmware version (V1.03–V1.06) to V1.07 or higher
 | Do not perform firmware updates during operation Firmware updates must not be performed while a machine is in operation. The update can be performed in configuration mode or in TwinCAT Run Mode. If the machine is in Run Mode, make sure that the axis on which the firmware update is being performed is disabled. |
| Firmware update to version 1.07 No separate bootloader update process is required for the update to firmware version V1.07, as this is included in the overall firmware update process. |
AX8000 firmware update from (V1.03–V1.06) to V1.07 or higher
- ►Request device's EtherCAT state [bootstrap]
- ►Download (FoE) the V1.07 upgrade file:
AX8yxx-xxxx_t_Upgrade_v01.07_b0001_0107
- ►Confirm with OK
| You do not need to enter a password. |
- ►Perform a Power cycle
- ►Request device's EtherCAT state [bootstrap]
- ►Download (FoE) the V1.07 firmware file:
AX8yxx-xxxx_t_v01.07_b0001_0107
- ►Confirm with OK
| You do not need to enter a password. |
- ►Request EtherCAT state [PreOp] of the device:
Wait for the error message:
“0x0020 – Slave needs cold start”
- ►Perform a Power cycle
The firmware update is complete.
The EtherCAT revision states the minimum firmware version required for the current configuration. If the firmware is lower than the firmware associated with the EtherCAT revision, the device cannot be operated.
Conditions for operation
Firmware version ≥ EtherCAT revision
The relationship between EtherCAT revision and firmware version is explained in the Firmware versions chapter.