Rockwell Automation 1336F PLUS II Firmware Download Module Inst. User Manual

Firmware download module, Plus, Instructions

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Instructions

1336

PLUS

II

Firmware Download Module

Catalog Number 1336F-FDM

This document provides information on upgrading the 1336

PLUS

II

firmware, including a description of the Flash memory used in the drive and
the procedures required for downloading the latest firmware revision. For
detailed drive information, refer to 1336

PLUS

II

User Manual, publication

1336 PLUS-5.3.

Important: To install updated firmware, the current drive firmware revision

level must be 2.004 or higher. If your drive has a firmware
version below 2.004, the Main Control Board must be replaced.

What is Flash Memory?

The drive firmware (including parameter layout and operating algorithms)
resides in a form of programmable read-only memory called “Flash
Memory.” Flash memory allows the user to easily upgrade the drive
firmware locally using a standard computer and the supplied Firmware
Download Module. The latest firmware files are available from your local
Allen-Bradley Sales Office.

Firmware Download
Requirements

The necessary file can be downloaded to the module with a computer
having the following:

• Disk drive (hard and/or floppy).

• Standard communications program capable of XMODEM protocol.

• Standard serial “COM” port and connecting cable (see below).

In addition, the following is recommended:

• IBM

compatible computer with Microsoft

Windows

Operating

System.

Required Communications
Cable

A standard serial communications cable wired as shown, is required. This
cable interconnects the computer and Firmware Download Module.

Flash Download Module

9 Pin Female

D-Shell Connector

PC COM Port

9 Pin Male

D-Shell Connector

1

1

6

6

7

7

8

8

2

2

3

3

4

4

5

5

9

9

TX

RX

COM

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