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Using autoflash to update firmware – Rockwell Automation 1756-L7x GuardLogix 5570 Controllers User Manual

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Rockwell Automation Publication 1756-UM022A-EN-P - November 2012

Chapter 2

Install the Controller

6. Select the controller and click Next.

7. Select the revision level to which you want to update the controller and

click Next.

8. To start the update of the controller, click Finish and then click Yes.

After the controller is updated, the status dialog box displays ‘Update
complete’.

9. Click OK.

10. Close ControlFLASH software.

Using AutoFlash to Update Firmware

To update your controller firmware with the AutoFlash feature, follow these
steps.

1. Verify that the appropriate network connection is made and your network

driver is configured in RSLinx software.

2. Use the Logix Designer application to create a controller project at the

version you need.

IMPORTANT

Allow the firmware update to fully complete before cycling power or
otherwise interrupting the upgrade.

TIP

If the ControlFLASH update of the controller is interrupted, the
controller reverts to boot firmware, that is firmware revision 1.xxx.

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