Objectives; Preparing For A Flash Update - Allen-Bradley 1203-SSS User Manual

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FLASH Updates

Objectives

Appendix C provides information on updating the firmware in the

converter by performing a FLASH.

Topic

Performing a FLASH update

Troubleshooting Potential FLASH Problems

Preparing for a FLASH Update

Please take the following precautions to ensure a successful FLASH:

• Obtain the new firmware version from Rockwell Automation. Save it

to the hard drive of the computer. Do not attempt to perform a

FLASH from a floppy disk.

• Use a computer running terminal emulation software that supports

XMODEM transfers (e.g., HyperTerminal).

• Note parameter values. Updates may reset parameters to defaults.

• Close all programs except the terminal emulation program that you

are using to FLASH the converter. Disable the screen saver and

antivirus programs so that they do not start during the FLASH.

• If you are using a laptop computer, turn off the FIFO buffers in

HyperTerminal. In HyperTerminal, select File > Properties to

display the Properties dialog box. Click Configure, and then click

Advanced. Ensure that a check mark does not appear next to Use

FIFO buffers.

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