CompactLogix Packaged Controllers
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Publication 1769-IN082A-EN-P - July 2008
Download and Install EDS Files
If you have RSLinx software, version 2.52 or later, the most current EDS files were
installed with the software.
If you are using an earlier version of RSLinx software, you need to download and
install EDS files specific to each component of the packaged controller. This
includes firmware and icons specific to the packaged controller, its Ethernet
interface, virtual backplane, virtual adapter, and embedded I/O.
EDS files are available on the RSLogix 5000 software, version 17 CD, at
http://support.rockwellautomation.com,
and at
http://www.ab.com/networks/eds
.
Download Packaged Controller Firmware
Packaged controller firmware is available on the RSLogix 5000 software CD or you
can download it from
http://support.rockwellautomation.com
.
Use the AutoFlash Feature of RSLogix 5000 to Load Firmware
RSLogix 5000 lets you update your packaged controller firmware without having to
open the ControlFlash utility. You can load firmware via an Ethernet (preferred) or
serial connection.
1. Make sure the appropriate network connection is made and your network
driver is configured in RSLinx software.
2. Use RSLogix 5000 programming software to create a packaged controller
project.
3. Click RSWho to specify the controller path.
IMPORTANT
When upgrading your packaged controller firmware, it is extremely important to allow
the upgrade to complete without interruption.
If you interrupt the firmware upgrade either in the software or by disturbing the physical
media, you may render the packaged controller inoperable.
For more information about upgrading your CompactLogix packaged controller firmware,
see information posted at
http://www.rockwellautomation.com/knowledgebase/
.
