Rockwell Automation 2711PC-xxxx PanelView Plus Compact User Manual - Manual (Page 95)

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Chapter
7
Upgrading Firmware
Chapter Objectives This chapter shows how to upgrade firmware in a PanelView Plus
Compact terminal using the Firmware Upgrade Wizard.
Transferring Applications You can transfer applications using a CompactFlash card or a
computer.
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To copy or load applications on the terminal from terminal
configuration mode using a CompactFlash card, refer to
Loading an Application on page 35 .
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To transfer .MER applications from a computer to the terminals,
refer to FactoryTalk View Studio help or documentation.
Firmware Upgrade Wizard The Firmware Upgrade Wizard (FUW) provides two options for
upgrading firmware in a PanelView Plus Compact terminal.
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Create a firmware upgrade card that you can then load in the
CompactFlash card slot of the terminal to upgrade firmware.
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Upgrade firmware in a terminal connected to a computer over a
direct serial or network connection. The network connection
requires a computer running RSLinx Enterprise software.
Preparing Terminal
for Upgrade Before starting the FUW, you need to prepare the terminal for a
successful upgrade.
1. Back up all .MER files on the terminal to an external storage
card or network.
2. Delete all applications on the terminal.
3. Record Ethernet communication settings, such as IP address,
subnet masks, and gateways by selecting Terminal
Settings>Networks and Communications>Network
Connections>Network Adapters>IP Address.
4. Disable the Autostart feature on the terminal by selecting
Terminal Settings>Startup Options>FactoryTalk View ME Station
Startup and select Go to Configuration Mode.
5. Reset the terminal.