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Load the controller firmware – Rockwell Automation IASIMP Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Machining Accelerator Toolkit Quick Start User Manual

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Rockwell Automation Publication IASIMP-QS034A-EN-P - October 2012

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Logix Communication and Controller Configuration

Appendix D

Load the Controller Firmware

1.

Apply input power to the CompactLogix controller power supply.

2.

From the Tools menu,
select ControlFLASH.

The Welcome to
ControlFLASH dialog
box opens.

3.

Click Next.

4.

Select your controller
catalog number.

In this example, 1768-L43
is the controller catalog
number. The steps to
download other Logix
controller firmware are
similar.

5.

Click Next.

TIP

This procedure shows how to load firmware in the controller by using a serial connection. It is faster to load the
firmware by using an EtherNet/IP connection. For details, see the controller installation instructions.