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Appendix B Upgrade Kinetix 5100 Drive Firmware
Use ControlFLASH Software to Upgrade Your Drive Firmware
Before using ControlFLASH software you need to configure the
communication path by using RSLinx software.
Configure Your Communication Path with RSLinx Software
This procedure assumes that your communication method to the target device
is the Ethernet network. It also assumes that any Ethernet communication
module or Logix 5000â„¢ controller in the communication path has already been
configured.
For more controller information, see Additional Resources
on page 14.
Follow these steps to configure the communication path to the target device.
1. Open your RSLinx Classic software.
2. From the Communications menu, choose Configure Drivers.
The Configure Drivers dialog box appears.
3. From the Available Driver Types pull-down menu, choose Ethernet
devices.
4. Click Add New.
The Add New RSLinx Classic Driver dialog box appears.
5. Type the new driver name.
6. Click OK.
The Configure driver dialog box appears.