CompactLogix Packaged Controllers 33
Publication 1769-IN082A-EN-P - July 2008
Use the ControlFlash Utility to Load Firmware
You can use the ControlFlash utility to load firmware via an Ethernet (preferred) or
serial connection.
1. Make sure the appropriate network connection is made and your network
driver is configured in RSLinx software.
2. Start the ControlFlash utility.
3. When the Welcome dialog appears, click Next.
4. Choose the catalog number of the packaged controller and click Next.
5. Expand the network until you see your packaged controller and select it.
6. Click OK.
7. Choose the revision level to which you want to update the packaged
controller and click Next.
IMPORTANT
When upgrading your packaged controller firmware, it is extremely important to allow
the upgrade to complete without interruption.
If you interrupt the upgrade either in ControlFlash software or by disturbing the physical
media, you may render the packaged controller inoperable.
For more information about upgrading your CompactLogix packaged controller firmware,
see information posted at http://www.rockwellautomation.com/knowledgebase/
.