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Enhanced PLC-5 processors
Ethernet PLC-5 processors
ControlNet 1.0 or 1.25 PLC-5 processors
ControlNet 1.5 PLC-5 processors
Allen-Bradley Automation
PLC-5 Programmable Controller
Flash Tool
(Catalog Number 1785-L11B, -L20B, -L20C, -L20C15,
-L20E, -L26B, -L30B, -L40B, -L40C, -L40C15, -L40E, -L40L,
-L46B, -L46C15, -L60B, -L60C, -L60C15, -L60L, -L80B,
-L80C, -L80C15, -L80E, -L86B)
Use this manual if you are responsible for performing a flash
firmware upgrade to a flash-based PLC-5
This manual describes how to use the PLC-5 programmable
controller flash tool to upgrade these products:
•
series E and later Enhanced PLC-5 processors
•
series E and later Ethernet
•
series C and later ControlNet
This manual also describes what to do if the flash upgrade does not
complete successfully.
The following publications contain additional information about
Allen-Bradley PLC-5 processor products. To obtain copies, contact
your local Allen-Bradley office or distributor.
Read this publication:
Enhanced and Ethernet PLC-5 Programmable
Controllers User Manual
ControlNet PLC-5 Programmable Controllers
User Manual
ControlNet PLC-5 Programmable Controllers
Phase 1.5 User Manual
For A-B Internal Use Only
User Manual
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processor.
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PLC-5 processors
PLC-5 processors
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Publication number:
1785-6.5.12
1785-6.5.14
1785-6.5.22
Publication 1785-6.2 March 1998
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- Page 1 This manual also describes what to do if the flash upgrade does not complete successfully. The following publications contain additional information about Allen-Bradley PLC-5 processor products. To obtain copies, contact your local Allen-Bradley office or distributor. For more information about:...
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Page 2: Using The Flash Tool
Before You Begin... Gathering What You Need Gather the following items before you begin using the flash upgrade. (Items marked with an asterisk (*) are included in the flash tool package you ordered.) • flash firmware upgrade tool disk* • PLC-5 processor whose firmware you want to update (with chassis and power supply) •... - Page 3 6. Turn the processor keyswitch to Program mode. 7. Turn on processor power. 8. Attach the shielded serial cable (1784-CP10 or 1784-CP11) between channel 0 on the PLC-5 processor and the serial port on the computer. Allen-Bradley Automation For A-B Internal Use Only Publication 1785-6.2 March 1998...
- Page 4 Step 2 - Installing the Flash Tool 1. Boot the computer in DOS 6.22 or later. Do not use a DOS window running under Windows 95 or Windows NT. Verify that there is a DOS prompt on the screen. 2. Create the following directory on the programming terminal’s hard drive by typing: Return md c:\flash...
- Page 5 The screen displays: established a connection information about the target processor The processor’s PROC LED flashes red/green. did not establish a connection an error message See the following table. Allen-Bradley Automation For A-B Internal Use Only Publication 1785-6.2 March 1998...
- Page 6 If you received an error: If you received this error: Do this: Processor not connected. a. Make sure the keyswitch is in Program mode. b. Make sure the processor power is on. c. Check the serial cable. d. Verify the COM port being used by the computer.
- Page 7 PROC LED solid red and CH1A DH+ than 3 times, send the processor to LED off Allen-Bradley repair services. 8. Disconnect the serial cable that you used to perform the flash upgrade. Step 4 - Applying the Firmware Revision Label Important: It is important to apply this label to your processor to ensure you receive the correct version back if you send it in for repair.
- Page 8 Step 5 - Updating the Communication Plug Firmware If you received communication plug PROM(s) with your order, you need to update your PROM(s) to complete the flash upgrade. ATTENTION: Printed circuit board components can be damaged during routine handling and installation. Follow these precautions to reduce static electricity discharges before you upgrade the processor firmware.
- Page 9 1. Reconnect the battery, any cables, and coprocessor or PLC-5 Ethernet Interface module. 2. Reload your program and make certain that it runs properly. (If you have any questions, call technical support at 440-646-6800.) Allen-Bradley Automation For A-B Internal Use Only Publication 1785-6.2 March 1998...
- Page 10 Return rd flash PLC-5 and ControlNet are trademarks of Allen-Bradley, Inc. a Rockwell International Company Ethernet is a registered trademark of DEC, Intel, and Xerox Corporation. Windows, Windows 95, and Windows NT are registered trademarks of Microsoft in the U.S. and other countries.