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Appendix B
Replacement Considerations
Examples
Replace the Controller and Update the Firmware
In this example:
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Replace a Series A controller with a Series B controller
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Update controller firmware from V21 to V23
Requirements:
Replace the Controller
In this example:
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Replace a Series A controller with a Series B controller
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Leave controller at firmware version 20
Requirements:
Category
Tasks
Power Supply Wiring
The series B controller requires only one power supply,
but the Series B controller does support two power
supplies. You can retain the current power supply
design for the Series A controller and avoid rewiring.
Controller Firmware
Install firmware, V24
Programming Software
Install the Studio 5000® environment, V24
Personal Computer
Windows 7
Category
Tasks
Power Supply Wiring
The Series B controller requires only one power supply,
but the Series B controller does support two power
supplies. You can retain the current power supply design
for the Series A controller and avoid rewiring.
Controller Firmware
Install Firmware, V20
Programming Software
No change required
Personal Computer
Windows XP
