Most of the modules supported by the Logix Designer application use Flash-ROM for the storage of firmware. If you possess a module that requires a firmware change, the ControlFLASH software tool can be used to perform an update to this Flash-ROM. This software tool and the firmware images for most of the supported modules are contained on a DVD-ROM shipped with Rockwell Software Studio 5000 Automation Engineering & Design Environment™. Starting with version 10.00.00 of the application, you can access the ControlFLASH tool from within the application (from the Tools menu), or you can automatically update your firmware as part of the project download process.
For additional information and assistance in performing a Flash-ROM update, review the ControlFLASH Firmware Upgrade Software User Manual, publication 1756-UM105.
In addition, Rockwell Automation Services & Support has created a website from which you can download firmware images for Logix products. Go to http://www.rockwellautomation.com/rockwellautomation/support/firmware/overview.page? for a matrix detailing the revisions of firmware that were released with each of the versions of the application, and to download the ControlFLASH firmware kits and release notes. Note that you will need your Logix Designer application serial number to complete the download.
Firmware for ControlLogix Redundancy
The firmware associated with this standard release version of the Logix Designer application does not support redundancy. RSLogix 5000 software versions 8, 11, 13, 15, 16, 19, and 20 support redundancy, but a separate firmware revision for the hardware in the local chassis is required. The redundancy firmware revisions are released later than the standard revisions are released and are available for download via the same methods as for standard firmware. Go to http://www.rockwellautomation.com/rockwellautomation/support/firmware/overview.page? for a matrix detailing the revisions of redundancy firmware that were released for each of the versions of RSLogix 5000 software, and to download the ControlFLASH firmware kits and release notes. Note that you will need your RSLogix 5000 serial number to complete the download.
Separately Installed I/O Configuration Profiles