Micrologix Handheld Programmer

[bear 0]

I have one of these units which displays an error message when I plug it into an Analog Micrologix 1000 PLC (L20 BWB-5A series A) The error message is 2001H invalid device. The hand held programmer is a 1761-HHP-B30 series B Firmware 2.0 My suspicion is that the programmer firmware is too old for the PLC and therefore does not recognise the PLC type. If my guess is correct, is there a way of updating the programmer? many thanks

[Ken Roach 194]

To use the HHP with an analog controller you need Version 3 firmware. The bad news is that there is no upgrade kit available; you have to buy another handheld or use RSLogix 500.

[bear 0]

Many thanks for your help. I will throw it away. I always thought this device was a lemon. regards