Owner manual

GuardLogix Controllers 11
Publication 1756-IN045E-EN-P - October 2009
Update the Controller
Follow these steps for the 1756-L6xS controller. With ControlFlash, version 8
(RSLogix 5000, version 18) software, the 1756-LSP safety partner updates
automatically, when the 1756-L6xS controller is updated.
1. Connect the controller or chassis to the same network as your workstation.
2. Start ControlFlash software.
3. Choose Next >.
4. Select the catalog number of the controller and choose Next >.
5. Expand the network until you see the controller.
To expand a network one level, do one of the following:
• Double-click the network.
• Select the network and press →.
• Click + .
6. Select the controller and click OK.
7. Select the revision level to which you want to update the controller and
choose Next >.
IMPORTANT
If the required network is not shown, first configure a driver for
the network in RSLinx software.
IMPORTANT
If the Revision list is empty, download a new upgrade kit. An upgrade
kit ships on a supplemental CD along with RSLogix 5000 software.
Note that some older upgrade kits do not work with new controllers.
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