1 Publication 1785-IN022C-EN-P - September 2005
Installation Instructions
Firmware Update Instructions for Ethernet,
Enhanced and ControlNet PLC-5
Programmable Controllers
Purpose
This document describes how to update firmware on your Ethernet,
Enhanced, or ControlNet PLC-5 programmable controller.
Firmware Update Kit
Contents
Depending on your requirements, the firmware update kit may contain:
• ControlFLASH software with the firmware update
• these installation instructions
• applicable firmware release notes
• a firmware revision label
• firmware EPROMS, if applicable
Hardware and Software
Requirements
Your computer must meet the following requirements to perform the
firmware update:
• at least a 486 processor
• Windows 95, Windows 98, or Windows NT, or later, operating system
• at least 16 Mbytes of available memory
To perform Ethernet Series C, or later, firmware updates, you will need a
Network Interface Card and a switch, Ethernet hub or crossover cable.
To perform other updates, you need a shielded serial cable, either 1784-CP10
or 1784-CP11.
Locate Your Controller’s
Update Procedure in this
Document
ATTENTION
You must save the controller’s processor memory to your
hard disk or to an EEPROM. If you do not, the
controller’s user memory will be lost because the
firmware update procedure erases memory.
To update the firmware on this controller: Go to this page:
Ethernet PLC-5, Series C and D 4
Ethernet PLC-5, Series E or Later 13
Enhanced PLC-5, Series A thru D 21
Enhanced PLC-5, Series E or Later 25
ControlNet PLC-5, All Series 33
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