Rockwell Automation 1756-L7x GuardLogix 5570 Controllers - Manual (Page 29)

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Install the Controller Chapter 2
5. To browse to your controller in RSLinx software, click RSWho .
In the RSLinx Workstation organizer, your controller appears under two
different drivers, a virtual chassis and the USB port. You can use either driver to
browse to your controller.
Update the Controller The controllers ship without firmware. Controller firmware is packaged with
Studio 5000 environment. In addition, controller firmware is also available for
download from the Rockwell Automation Technical Support website at:
http://www.rockwellautomation.com/support/ .
You can upgrade your firmware by using either ControlFLASH™ software or by
using the AutoFlash feature of the Logix Designer application.
Using ControlFLASH Software to Update Firmware
The safety partner updates automatically when the primary controller is updated.
1. Verify that the appropriate network connection is made and the network
driver has been configured in RSLinx software.
2. Start ControlFLASH software.
3. Choose Next.
4. Select the catalog number of the controller and click Next.
5. Expand the network until you see the controller.
Virtual Chassis Driver
USB Port Driver
IMPORTANT If the SD card is locked and the stored project’s Load Image option is set to
On Power Up, the controller firmware is not updated as a result of these steps.
Any previously-stored firmware and projects are loaded instead.