Upgrade terminal firmware over the network – Rockwell Automation 2711P-RDKxxx_RDTxxx_RTBxxx LED Display Modules User Manual

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Rockwell Automation Publication 2711P-IN030A-EN-P - October 2013

1. Insert the USB flash drive, CF card, or SD card into the appropriate slot on your

terminal.

The firmware upgrade automatically starts and displays this dialog box.

2. Press Upgrade or [F7] on the terminal to start the firmware upgrade.

The terminal restarts and displays a progress bar during the upgrade.

When the upgrade is complete, the terminal restarts, executing the new firmware.

3. Remove the USB flash drive, CF card, or SD card from the terminal.

Upgrade Terminal Firmware over the Network

You can upgrade firmware in a terminal connected to a computer over a direct network
connection. The network connection requires a computer running the FUW and RSLinx
Enterprise software.

RSLinx Enterprise software is required so you can choose the terminal on the network.

Follow these steps to copy firmware files to the terminal over a network by using RSLinx
Enterprise software and Ethernet communication.

1. Run the FUW:

a. In FactoryTalk View Studio software, from the Tools menu, choose Firmware

Upgrade Wizard.

b. Choose Start>Programs>Rockwell Software>FactoryTalk View>Tools>ME

Firmware Upgrade Wizard.

IMPORTANT

Use the latest version of RSLinx Enterprise software, which is available at

https://rockwellautomation.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/49190

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