A-B 1769-L36ERMS CompactLogix 5370 L3 Controllers

Use a CompactFlash Card to Load Firmware

If you have an existing controller that is already configured and has firmware 

loaded, you can store the current controller user program and firmware on the 

CompactFlash card and use that card to update other controllers.

1. Use RSLogix 5000 software to store the controller user program and 

firmware of a currently configured controller to the CompactFlash card.

2. Access the Nonvolatile Memory tab of the Controller Properties dialog box.

Be sure to select Load Image On Powerup when you save to the card.

3. Remove the card and insert it into a controller that will use the same firmware and controller user program.

When you apply power to the second controller, the image stored on the CompactFlash card is loaded into the controller.

General

The power converter modules DCS800-S have the protection class IP00 and are to be mounted in a cubicle or finger protected area. 

There are different sizes (D1. D2. D3. D4. D5. D6. D7), graduated in terms of current and voltage ranges.

All units are equipped with the DCS800 Control Panel. 

It can be snapped into place on the power converter module or installed in the switchgear cubicle door by means of amounting kit. 

Accessories such as external fuses, line reactors etc. are also available, to complete the drive system. 

All converter modules up to 525 V and 1000 A (D1...D4) are equipped with field exciters.

The power section of the converters is available as single  (2-Q) bridge or double (4-Q) bridge. 4-Q drives are required for regenerative breaking. 

4-Q drives can be built by:

–Double (4-Q) armature bridge or –Single (2-Q) armature bridge plus a double (4-Q) field converter bridge

The bridge type has an influence on the maximum output voltage of the converter. See table below.

Consider the following before you install the software:

• We recommend you install RSLinx communication software, version 2.057, before you install ControlFLASH software, version 9 (CPR9 SR3).

• If you install RSLinx communication software, version 2.057, before you install ControlFLASH software, 

version 9, you can enable or disable the FactoryTalkSecurity platform during ControlFLASH software, version 9, installation. 

However, to disable the FactoryTalk Security platform, you must first uninstall ControlFLASH software, version 9, then reinstall it.

• If the FactoryTalk Security platform is enabled during ControlFLASH software, version 9, installation, 

the software opens with a Select FactoryTalk Directory dialog box. 

At that dialog box, click the following: – Network – Local– Cancel - If you click Cancel, you must select a directory.

• ControlFLASH software, version 9, only integrates the FactoryTalk Security platform in the FactoryTalk Services Platform, version 2.030 or later.

Use the ControlFLASH Utility to Load Firmware

You can use the ControlFLASH utility to load firmware through a serial connection.

1. Make sure the appropriate network connection is made before starting.

2. Start the ControlFLASH utility.

3. When the Welcome dialog box appears, click Next.

4. Choose the catalog number of the controller and click Next.

5. Expand the network until you see the controller.

6. If the required network is not shown, first configure a driver for the network in RSLinx software.

7. Choose the controller and click OK.

8. Choose the revision level to which you want to update the controller and click Next.

9. To start the update of the controller, click Finish and then click Yes.

10. After the controller is updated, the status dialog box displays Update complete. 

11. Click OK.

12. To close the ControlFLASH utility, click Cancel and then click Yes.

The ControlNet network is highly deterministic and repeatable and remains unaffected as devices are connected or disconnected from the network.