Firmware Supervisor
The Firmware Supervisor feature automatically updates OEM system firmware in a project with a Logix controller that supports a removable memory card. This includes firmware of all modules having an
Allen-Bradley®
vendor ID. Firmware Supervisor is not used to update the controller firmware. When Firmware Supervisor is enabled, the
Logix Designer
application transfers the firmware files for modules in the project with Electronic Keying
set to Exact Match
from the workstation to the controller’s nonvolatile memory.
TIP:
Firmware Supervisor only supports firmware with the NVS and BIN file format. Starting in December 2015, firmware for modules may be provided in a new Device Management Kit (DMK) file format; for example, 1756-L73_28.011.dmk.
To use Firmware Supervisor with hardware modules whose firmware is provided in a DMK file format, first extract the NVS and BIN files from the DMK file using the DMK Extraction Tool that is installed with ControlFLASH v13.00. Refer to the ControlFLASH online help for instructions on how to use the DMK Extraction Tool.
For projects using Compact GuardLogix 5370, CompactLogix 5370, ControlLogix 5570, and GuardLogix 5570 controllers with the NVS file format, limit all file names to 65 characters to prevent automatic firmware update from failing.
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