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20-COMM-R Remote I/O Adapter User Manual

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Updating the Adapter

Firmware

The adapter firmware can be updated over the network or serially through a
direct connection from a computer to the drive using a 1203-USB or
1203-SSS serial converter.

When updating firmware over the network, you can use the Allen-Bradley
ControlFLASH software tool, the built-in update capability of
DriveExplorer Lite or Full software, or the built-in update capability of
DriveExecutive software.

When updating firmware through a direct serial connection from a
computer to a drive, you can use the same Allen-Bradley software tools
described above, or you can use HyperTerminal software set to the
X-modem protocol.

To obtain a firmware update for this adapter, go to

http://www.ab.com/

support/abdrives/webupdate

. This website contains all firmware update files

and associated Release Notes that describe the following items:

• Firmware update enhancements and anomalies
• How to determine the existing firmware revision
• How to update firmware using ControlFLASH, DriveExplorer,

DriveExecutive, or HyperTerminal software