Rockwell Automation AADvance Controller Solutions Handbook - Manual (Page 43)

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ControlFLASH Firmware Upgrades
The AADvance controller supports upgrades of processor module firmware by using
the ControlFLASH utility. You need the ControlFLASH firmware upgrade kit that
includes and RSLinx Classic Lite software or better. To install and configure the
ControlFLASH utility refer to the Rockwell Automation ControlFLASH Firmware
Upgrade Kit documentation, Publication No: 1756-UM105C-EN-E March 2012
available from the Rockwell Automation Literature Library. This document defines
what you will need to carry out the procedures.
Note: I/O module upgrades using ControlFLASH are not currently supported in this
release.
Upgrading the processors is a two stage process:
 Stage 1: Run the 350720_102_ControlFLASH.msi program to install the
ControlFLASH firmware upgrade kit for the Recovery Mode on your PC. Then
run the ControlFLASH utility to upgrade your processor module and install the
Recovery Mode. If your module is delivered with the Recovery Mode installed then
this stage is not necessary.
 Stage 2: Reboot the processor and enter the Recovery Mode. The run
354400_0199_ControlFLASH.msi program to install the ControlFLASH to
upgrade your processor's OS, FPGA, LSP and BUSP.
WARNING FIRMWARE UPGRADE DANGER TO A RUNNING SYSTEM
Do not attempt to upgrade firmware on a running system. Control
FLASH will not warn you that a system is running and you will lose
control of the application when the system reboots.