Rockwell Automation 1763 MicroLogix 1100 Programmable Controllers User Manual - Manual (Page 197)

195 Publication 1763-UM001D-EN-P - March 2011
Appendix
D
Using Control Flash to Upgrade Your
Operating System
The operating system (OS) can be upgraded through the communication port
on 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/micrologix to download the upgrade kit.
• a Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows 2000,
Windows NT or Windows XP 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.
• a readme first file explaining how to upgrade the operating system.
Preparing for Upgrade Before upgrading the controller’s operating system, you must:
• install ControlFlash software on your personal computer.
• prepare the controller for updating.
Install ControlFlash Software
Double click the 1763-LEC-FRNxx.msi file to install the operating system
upgrade (where xx is the firmware revision number).
IMPORTANT
Installing a new operating system deletes the user
program. After the operating system upgrade is
successful, you must transfer your control program
back to the controller. The communication
parameters are described on
Table on page 4-72 .