Firmware Update Policy & Process —— eRob Rotary Actuator
- These release notes summarize the differences between the current and previous firmware versions, including new features, performance improvements, and bug fixes.
- Firmware updates are carried out using the eRob-to-PC Connector in combination with the CAN_Update_Tool, which operates through ZeroErr’s proprietary CAN-Custom communication protocol.
- All firmware versions are designed for backward compatibility. Each new release remains fully compatible with earlier versions while introducing incremental optimizations. For this reason, we recommend that users always adopt the latest firmware release, which is also preloaded in production units.
- For customers who require a specific firmware version, the required version can be manually selected and installed using the latest Firmware Upgrade Tool (CAN_Update_Tool).
Find your eRob Rotary Actuator firmware version
You can use eTuner to find your eRob Rotary Actuator firmware version.
To find your eRob Rotary Actuator firmware version with eTuner, make sure that you have the latest version of eTuner software. Connect the eRob Rotary Actuator to the Windows PC with the eRob to PC Connector, and connect the eRob to the eTuner. Go to Main Menu > Information > Firmware Version Example. If you have trouble with the eTuner software, please refer to the eRob to PC Connector User Manual.
Update your eRob Rotary Actuator firmware
Download the latest Firmware Update Tool and follow the instructions shown in the CAN Update ToolUser Manual.
Firmware Version | Release Time | Supported Firmware Versions | Update Log | Download |
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CAN_Update_Tool Ver2.0.0.0_8 new |
2025-08-05 |
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New Firmware Version
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Firmware Update Log
Firmware Version | Release Time | Changes and Features |
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X5072909X new |
Public Beta: 2025-08-18 Mass-Preload: TBD |
Fault Protection
Modbus Communication:
CAN Custom Protocol
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X5040317X | 2025-04-09 |
Cyclic Synchronous Position (CSP) mode
Object Dictionary Addition:
Fail Safe
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X4012911X | 2024-01-31 |
Pulse Direction Control Mode
Power-Up Time
Brake Control
Object Dictionary
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X3100909X | 2023-10-09 |
Brake Control
Object Dictionary
CANopen Communication
Operation Mode
Fault Protection
Modbus Communication
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X3071220X | 2023-07-18 |
PT Mode
Profile Position Mode(immediate update)
Pulse Direction Function
Mechanical Zero Calibration
Fail Safe
Brake Control
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X3032220X | 2023-03-24 |
Mechanical Zero Calibration
CiA402 State Machine
Profile Position Mode(Immediate update)
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X3022016X | 2023-02-22 |
Fail Safe
CAN communication firmware upgrade function
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X3020217X | 2023-02-03 |
Control Mode Switching Function
Mechanical Zero Calibration Function
Pulse direction Function
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