Rockwell Automation 1762-Lxxxx MicroLogix 1200 Programmable Controllers - Manual (Page 129)

1 Publication 1762-UM001G-EN-P - March 2011
Appendix
D
Use Control Flash to Upgrade Your Operating
System
The operating system (OS) can be upgraded through the communication port
on the controller. In order to download a new operating system, you must have
the following:
• ControlFlash Upgrade Kit containing the new OS
Go to http://www.ab.com/micrologix to download the upgrade kit.
• a Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows 2000 or
Windows NT based computer to run the download software.
The ControlFlash Upgrade Kit includes:
• the operating system upgrade to be downloaded
• the ControlFlash programming tool, along with its support drivers and
on-line help
• a readme first file explaining how to upgrade the operating system
Prepare for Upgrade Before upgrading the controller’s operating system, you must:
• install ControlFlash software on your personal computer
• prepare the controller for updating
Install ControlFlash Software
For 1762-Lxxxxx controllers, double click the 1762-LSC-FRNxx.exe file to
install the operating system upgrade (where xx is the firmware revision
number).
For 1762-LxxxxxR controllers, double click the 1762-LRC-FRNxx.exe file to
install the operating system upgrade.
IMPORTANT
Installing a new operating system deletes the user
program. After the operating system upgrade is
successful, you must transfer your control program
back to the controller. The communication
parameters are described on Table 4.1 on page 4-2.