What is the difference between a PowerFlex 753/755 Control Board Series A and Series B?
This article describes the difference between the Series A and Series B Main Control Board for a PowerFlex 753/755
Units:
PowerFlex 753 (Frames 1-7)
PowerFlex 755 (Frames 1-7)
What is changing?
New Control Board Revision B and the Firmware Revision will start at R20
Concerns:
The Main Control Board Series "A" will only go to Revision 16.
The Main Control Board Series "B" will start at Revision 20
NOTE: The Main Control Board Series "B" cannot be flashed below Revision 20
NOTE: In RSLOGIX 5000 or Studio 5000 if the Firmware Version 20+ does not show as an option in the AOP, go to Rockwell Automation Compatibility & Downloads Center to download the latest AOP for PowerFlex Drives.
Timeline:
September 2024 drives will be manufactured with series B MCB and R20 firmware.
Part Number Information:
The part number for the Series B main control board:
- PowerFlex 753 = SK-R1-MCB2-PF753
- PowerFlex 755 = SK-R1-MCB2-PF755
No changes to the PowerFlex 755 High HP Frame 8-10
- Series A Main Control Board with Version R16
- Main Control Board Kit = SK-R1-MCB1-F8
PowerFlex 753 Series A and Series B differences
PowerFlex 755 Series A and Series B