Synchronizing other files, Upgrading hardware component firmware, Checking control builder operation and logging on – Rockwell Automation 1757-SWKIT5000 ProcessLogix R500.1 Installation and Upgrade Guide User Manual

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Publication 1757-IN500A-EN-P - September 2002

Additional Redundant Server Procedures 6-23

Synchronizing Other Files

The Primary SERVERA node automatically transfers ProcessLogix database
information to the Secondary SERVERB node. This transfer includes any
changes in configuration data, such as points and displays.

Navigate in Knowledge Builder to Server and Client Configuration Guide

Configuring and Monitoring a Redundant Server System

Synchronizing Other Files for

more information.

If you previously configured the flbkup.def file for an earlier release, you must
re-configure it for R500.1.

Upgrading Hardware
Component Firmware

1. Refer to Loading 1757-PLX52, TC-MUX021, or 1757-FIM Boot and

Personality Images on page 7-9 to upgrade the 1757-PLX52 boot and
personality images to the current release level.

2. After upgrading the 1757-PLX52, refer to Upgrading Hardware

Component Firmware on page 7-4 to check if other hardware
components require upgrades.

Checking Control Builder Operation and Logging On

Use the following general procedure to log on and check Control Builder
operation on a ProcessLogix Engineering Workstation.

1. Click Start

Programs

ProcessLogix Engineering Tools

Control Builder.

2. In the Login dialog box, make these entries:

a. Enter >mngr< as the default User Name.
b. Enter the appropriate password.
c. Enter the appropriate Server Name in the Server Name field.
d. Choose Classic Server Security in the Domain Name drop down box.

3. Click OK.

IMPORTANT

Stop! It is mandatory that you check the firmware revision
levels for ALL ProcessLogix hardware components after a
ProcessLogix software installation and/or a component
addition or replacement.

Do not proceed until you have upgraded the firmware.
Then continue with the next section.

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