Performing A Flash Update - Allen-Bradley 1203-SSS User Manual

C-2 FLASH Updates

Performing a FLASH update

1. In the main menu
Figure 4.6 FLASH Menu
To update the FLASH memory, you need a terminal
program capable of downloading a binary file using
the XMODEM protocol and a FLASH update file from
Rockwell Automation. When you press 'Y' to signal
that you are ready to proceed, the terminal program
will start displaying the letter 'C'. This signals
the XMODEM protocol that the download may proceed.
You then have one minute to start the transfer.
Press CTRL-X to cancel an update started by
mistake. Are you ready to proceed? (Y/N)
ATTENTION: Hazard of injury or equipment damage exists. When
you perform a FLASH update, the SCANport product will fault if it is
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receiving control I/O from the converter. Verify that the SCANport
product has stopped safely or is receiving control I/O from an alternate
source before beginning a FLASH update.
2. If the FLASH can be completed safely, type Y. The letter "C"
repeatedly appears. It is the Xmodem prompt and continues to
appear until you send a binary file.
Important: Press Ctrl + X to cancel a FLASH update procedure.
3. Select Transfer > Send File to display the send file dialog box.
4. Click Browse and navigate to the FLASH file.
5. Double-click the file. Its name appears in the Filename box.
6. In the Protocol box, select Xmodem.
Figure 4.7 Example Send File Dialog Box
(Figure 3.6), press 3 to Update FLASH program.
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