Rockwell Automation 1492-PLTKIT Series E plotter using the USB Port Firmware Upgrade - Manual

Firmware Upgrade for the 1492-PLTKIT Series E plotter using the USB Port
1) The plotter firmware upgrade is only necessary for plotters with a serial number that begins with
1RW*. A plotter serial number that begins with 1RW2* already has the most up to date firmware.
2) The firmware upgrade cannot be completed with Windows 7. It must be completed with
Windows 95, 2000, or XP. After the firmware upgrade is completed, the plotter can be used with
Windows 7 (32 and 64 bit) and Vista operating systems which will allow for the plotter to be used
with ClearTools software.
3) In order to complete the plotter firmware upgrade, you must already have communication to
the plotter. This means you should already have the AB-Plot software and the driver installed on
your computer, and the plotter arm should be able to move to mark a card whenever the software
configures it to do so. If you do not already have AB-Plot installed on your computer, please follow
Step 4, otherwise move on to Step 5.
4) Only follow this step if you do not already have AB-Plot installed on your computer, as indicated in
Step 3. Click on the link AB-Plot Software found here on our website to download the software.
(You can also find the software in Knowledgebase document 20222 .) Select Run and follow the AB-
Plot software download instructions. You should now have the AB plot software on your computer
under the Start menu and Programs. Next, to install the driver, open up the software user manual
found under Start/Programs/ABPLOT and refer to page 14. To begin the process, the Plotter needs
to be turned on. After the installation is completed, confirm the computer is communicating with the
plotter by plotting a marker card or adjusting the reference point using AB-Plot software.
5) Save the following ZIP folders to your computer:
a) 1492_PLTKIT Series_E Plotter Driver [ZIP]
b) Firmware Upgrade for 1492-PLTKIT Series E Plotter- USB Port [ZIP]
After you select OPEN on each ZIP folder, click the Extract button. Make sure this is done for both
ZIP Folders. You will find the following file folders :
a) 1492_Pltkit_Series_E_driver
b) Firmware_update_USB
Use these standard folders from now on. You are now ready to begin the plotter firmware
upgrade. Please continue:
6) Make sure the plotter power cord is plugged in and your computer is hooked up to the plotter using
the USB port.
7) Turn on the plotter.
8) Double click on the PlotUpdate program which is located in the Firmware_update_USB folder to
update the firmware. You should receive the information about the current firmware that’s loaded
on the plotter (e.g. version 1.12).
9) Select the new firmware using the Select firmware update file button; select the new firmware file
1492-Pltkit_116.CAS which is located in the Firmware_update_USB folder.