Using the autoflash utility to load firmware – Rockwell Automation 1769-L31 CompactLogix Controller Installation Instructions User Manual

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22 1769-L31 CompactLogix Controller

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1769-IN069C-EN-P - May 2008

Using the AutoFlash Utility to Load Firmware

You can use the AutoFlash utility to load firmware through a serial
connection.

1. Make sure the appropriate network connection is made before

starting.

2. Use RSLogix 5000 programming software to create a controller

project.

This automatically launches the AutoFlash utility.

3. Choose the catalog number of the controller, and click Next.

4. Expand the network until you see the controller.

If the required network is not shown, configure a driver for the
network in RSLinx software.

5. Choose the controller, and click OK.

6. Choose the revision level to which you want to update the controller,

and click Next.

7. To start the update of the controller, click Finish and Yes.

After the controller is updated, the status dialog box displays Update
complete.

8. Click OK.

9. To close the AutoFlash utility, click Cancel and Yes.

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