Prepare the controller for updating, Sequence of operation – Rockwell Automation 1763 MicroLogix 1100 Programmable Controllers User Manual User Manual

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Publication 1763-UM001D-EN-P - March 2011

196 Using Control Flash to Upgrade Your Operating System

Prepare the Controller for Updating

Connect the computer COM port to channel 0 on the MicroLogix 1100 using
a 1761-CBL-PM02 cable.

Controller Configuration

The controller must be configured for default communications (use the
Communications Toggle Functionality which is available on the LCD;
DCOMM indicator on) and be in the Program mode (use the Mode Switch
which is available on the LCD.) to allow the download of a new operating
system.

See Using the Communications Toggle Functionality on page 4-72

for

information about how to use the Communications Toggle Functionality.

See Using the Mode Switch on page 5-124

for information about controller

modes and how to use the Mode Switch.

Sequence of Operation

The following steps detail the key events in the upgrade process.

1. Controller mode and communications parameters are checked. The

screen as shown below is displayed on the LCD as well.

2. Download begins.

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