Rockwell Automation F1770-KFC(D)15 INSTL INSTR FLASH FIRMWARE KIT User Manual
Flash firmware kit, Installation instructions, What’s in these installation instructions
 
Publication 1770-5.9 - May 1998
Installation Instructions
Flash Firmware Kit
Catalog Number F1770-KFC(D)15
What’s in These 
Installation Instructions? 
These installation instructions describe how to upgrade the 
1770-KFC and 1770-KFCD ControlNet
TM
RS-232 Interface Module
firmware from ControlNet phase 1.25 to phase 1.5.
Important: A qualified service technician must perform the firmware
upgrade procedure.
The upgrade procedures apply to the 1770-KFC and 1770-KFCD 
modules listed below. You can find the series and revision on the 
product ID label on the bottom of the module as shown in the figure 
to the left.
•
1770-KFC, series A, revision A (non-CE module)
•
1770-KFC, series B, revision A (CE module)
•
1770-KFCD, series A, revision A (CE module)
Before You Begin
Important: The 1770-KFC series A requires a factory hardware
modification before it can be upgraded. If it has been 
modified, you will see “1770-KFCD Phase 1.5” on the 
label. If you have a series A module that needs to be 
modified, exchange it through the Allen-Bradley parts 
hub through your local sales office.
What the Kit Contains
The 1770-KFC and 1770-KFCD firmware upgrade kit includes:
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one jumper
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one disk with flash utilities and binary files
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one patch label
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these Flash Firmware Kit Installation Instructions
SAVE
VIEW
DATA
EXIT
30580-M
Bottom of Module
Label