Rockwell Automation 20-750-ENETR PowerFlexDual-Port EtherNet/IP Option Module - Manual (Page 52)

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Chapter 3 Configuring the Option Module
Updating the Option Module
Firmware The option module firmware can be updated over the network or serially through
a direct connection from a computer to the drive using a 1203-USB or 1203-SSS
serial converter.
When updating firmware over the network, you can use the Allen-Bradley
ControlFLASH software tool, the built-in update capability of DriveExplorer
Lite or Full software, or the built-in update capability of DriveExecutive
software.
When updating firmware through a direct serial connection from a computer to a
drive, you can use the same Allen-Bradley software tools described above, or you
can use HyperTerminal set to the X-modem protocol.
To obtain a firmware update for this option module, go to http://www.ab.com/
support/abdrives/webupdate . This website contains all firmware update files and
associated Release Notes that describe firmware update enhancements/
anomalies, how to determine the existing firmware revision, and how to update
the firmware using DriveExplorer software, DriveExecutive software, the
ControlFLASH tool, or HyperTerminal.