Use the controlflash utility to load firmware – Rockwell Automation 1769-L23E-QB1B_QBFC1B_QBFC1B CompactLogix Packaged Controller Installation Instructions User Manual

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Rockwell Automation Publication 1769-IN082C-EN-P - February 2013

Use the ControlFLASH Utility to Load Firmware

You can use the ControlFLASH utility to load firmware via an Ethernet (preferred) or serial
connection.

1. Make sure the appropriate network connection is made and your network driver is

configured in RSLinx software.

2. Start the ControlFLASH utility.
3. When the Welcome dialog box appears, click Next.
4. Choose the catalog number of the packaged controller and click Next.
5. Expand the network until you see your packaged controller and select it.

6. Click OK.
7. Choose the revision level to which you want to update the packaged controller and click

Next.

IMPORTANT

When upgrading your packaged controller firmware, it is extremely important to allow the
upgrade to complete without interruption.

If you interrupt the upgrade either in ControlFLASH software or by disturbing the physical
media, you may render the packaged controller inoperable.

For more information about upgrading your CompactLogix packaged controller firmware, see
information posted at

http://www.rockwellautomation.com/knowledgebase/

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