STRINGS.FORCEDOWNLOAD

Description

This keyword will power cycle all AKD-Ns connected to the AKD-C and boot them up in "firmware download" mode (when keyword is set to 1) or in operational mode (when keyword is set to 0). This allows AKD-N drives to be recovered when their operational firmware has been corrupted. Note that the Bus power cannot be applied to the AKD-C/Ns when this keyword is issued since the logic power to the AKD-N drives will be turned off and back on. A fault will be generated if the Bus power is applied and this keyword is issued.

Value Description
0 Power cycles the AKD-Ns and boots them up in operational mode for normal operation
1 Power cycles the AKD-Ns and boots them up in “firmware download” mode.

General Information

Type

R/W Parameter

Units

N/A

Range

0 to 1

Default Value

0

Data Type

Boolean

Start Version

M_01-14-00-003

Variants Supported

Variant Supported
AKD Base No
AKD with Position Indexer No
AKD EtherCAT No
AKD CANopen No
AKD BASIC No
AKD SynqNet No
AKD EtherNet/IP No
AKD PROFINET No
AKD Sercos® III No
AKD-N No
AKD-C Yes

*In SynqNet, a parameter may be available in the firmware but have no effect on the system. See SynqNet Supported Parameters.

Related Topics

The AKD-C Central Power Supply