Rockwell Automation 1756-SYNCH ControlLogix SynchLink Module User Manual - Manual (Page 6)

Publication 1756-UM521C-EN-P - July 2004
Preface 2
Using the Latest
Module Firmware This manual describes changes to the 1756-SYNCH module when the
module uses firmware revision 2.18. Some of the features described in
this publication may not be available on modules using previous
firmware revisions.
We recommend that you upgrade your 1756-SYNCH module to
firmware revision 2.18 or greater when possible to use fully the
module’s functionality.
FLASH Upgrade the Module’s Firmware Revision
To update a 1756-SYNCH module’s firmware of a controller, first
install a firmware upgrade kit.
• An upgrade kit ships on a supplemental CD along with RSLogix
5000 software.
• To download an upgrade kit:
1. Go to www.ab.com.
2. Choose Product Support.
3. Choose Firmware Updates.
Update the Module
1. Connect the 1756-SYNCH module to the same network as
your workstation.
2. Start ControlFLASH software.
3. Choose Next >.
4. Select the 1756-SYNCH catalog number and choose Next >.