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Appendix
D
Using ControlFLASH to Upgrade Your
Operating System
The operating system (OS) can be upgraded through the Ethernet port of the
controller. In order to download a new operating system, you must have the
following:
• ControlFLASH Upgrade Kit containing the new OS
Go to
http://www.ab.com/programmablecontrol/plc/micrologix/downloads.ht
ml
to download the upgrade kit.
• a Windows 7, Windows 2000, Windows NT, Windows XP, or Windows
Vista based computer to run the download software.
The ControlFLASH Upgrade Kit includes:
• the operating system upgrade to be downloaded.
• the ControlFLASH programming tool, along with its support drivers and
on-line help.
Preparing for Firmware
Upgrade
Before upgrading the controller’s operating system (OS), you must:
• install ControlFLASH software on your personal computer.
• prepare the controller for updating.
Install ControlFLASH Software
Double click the ControlFLASH.msi file to install the operating system upgrade.
If a ControlFLASH directory does not already exist, one is created in your
Program Files directory.