Need firmware for SLC 5/05

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Does anyone have a recent firmware image for the SLC 5/05? My copy of ControlFlash is a couple years old and I found firmware images on the AB/RSI site for everything BUT the 5/05... thanks!

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Aww c'mon, ONE of you has had to upgrade a 5/05.. haven't you? Well if not, and if the need does arise, I've got a firmware image from late 2003 if somebody needs it!

[Contr_Conn 4]

I am not sure, if SLC firmware is free. PLC5 firmware you have to buy. Call support, they will tell you, if it is free, they will email it to you.

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Ok figure this one out. If you've got a 5/03 or 5/04, you use an EEPROM chip in a carrier (looks identical to the backup memory module) to upgrade the firmware. A-B will GIVE this to you upon request. On the 5/05, the upgrade is a software download. No additional hardware needed. A-B CHARGES you for this... I think they said it was $129 Not this apparent lapse of reason should surprise me, mind you.. Maybe they figure if you bought a 5/05 in the first place, you must have a big budget for the job and won't mind spending more for the firmware upgrade!

[bjclem 0]

the slc5/05 uses control flash you do not need the eeprom should be able to get this download from the rockwell Software site.