User manual

52 Rockwell Automation Publication 1756-UM001O-EN-P - October 2014
Chapter 3 Start Using the Controller
If the auto configuration is not successful, verify that the correct Comm
Port was selected.
7. Click Close.
Upgrade Controller Firmware
You can choose to upgrade controller firmware by using one of these tools:
• ControlFLASH™ software that is packaged with the Studio 5000
environment
• AutoFlash feature of the Logix Designer application
To upgrade your controller firmware, complete the tasks that are listed in this
table.
Determine Required Controller Firmware
Use Table 4 to determine what firmware revision is required for your controller.
 Task Page
Determine Required Controller Firmware 52
Obtain Controller Firmware 53
Use ControlFLASH Software to Upgrade Firmware 53
Use AutoFlash to Upgrade Firmware 56
IMPORTANT
The controller must be in Remote Program or Program mode and all major
recoverable faults must be cleared to accept upgrades.
Table 4 - Firmware Required for Controllers
Controller Series Use this firmware revision
1756-L61 A 12.x or later
B 13.40 or later
1756-L62 A 12.x or later
B 13.40 or later
1756-L63 A • If not using a CompactFlash card, 10.x or later
• If using a CompactFlash card, 11.x or later
B 13.40 or later
1756-L63XT B 13.40 or later
1756-L64 B 16 or later
1756-L65 B 17 or later
1756-L71 A 20 or later
1756-L72 A 19 or later
1756-L73 A 19 or later
1756-L73XT A 19 or later
1756-L74 A 19 or later