Appxa-flashupdate, Flash update the 842e-cm firmware, Appendix – Rockwell Automation 842E CM Integrated Motion Encoder on EtherNet/IP User Manual
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Rockwell Automation Publication 842E-UM002A-EN-P - November 2013
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Appendix
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Flash Update the 842E-CM Firmware
Introduction
This appendix explains how to flash update new firmware for the 842E-
CM product. To download the latest firmware for the 842E-CM, copy the
following link in your Internet browser, and click on the Go icon:
If the firmware version is not stated on the label, visit the Rockwell
and search for “842E-CM Firmware Update Procedure” to
look up the appropriate firmware update method.
Performing the Update
If firmware revision 1.002 (or higher) is stated on the encoder label,
proceed to update the firmware.
1. First, verify successful RSLinx Classic communications with the
842E-CM encoder via EtherNet/IP using RSWho Ethernet or
EtherNet/IP driver.
IMPORTANT
Check the 842E-CM encoder label before flashing
firmware. If the label indicates FW:1.002 (or higher), use
the following procedure to update the firmware.