How to download CompactLogix and ControlLogix Firmware

Shawn Tierney

February 5, 2015

In today's article we walk you through the updated steps you take to download CompactLogix and ControlLogix Firmware.

Step 1) Navigate to www.ab.com

Step 2) On the left, click on the “Product Compatibility and Download Center” link:

Step 3) Now select “Firmware Updates”

Step 4) Here select your processor type. In this example we'll choose “CompactLogix”

Step 5) Select your processor from the list. In this example we'll choose an L16:

Step 6) You may be prompted to choose a “Series,” and then choose your desired firmware “Version”

Step 7) Next, select “Downloads”

Step 8) Now click the picture of a red arrow and hard drive:

Step 9) Select “Firmware” and then click on “Download Cart”

Step 10) “Accept” the license agreement:

Step 11) Select “Direct Download”

Step 12) And now you'll see a link to download your selected firmware:

I hope you've found this article on how to download firmware for a CompactLogix or ControlLogix helpful.

If you have any comments, questions, corrections, or suggestions please don't hesitate to leave them with us by filling out the “post a comment or question” link below.

Sincerely,

Shawn Tierney
Automation Instructor and Blogger

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Shawn began programming as a pre-teen in the early 80's, and after earning a degree in Electronics he worked as an Automation Specialist for 25 years. In 1999 Shawn launched his first website which was the pre-cursor to TheAutomationBlog.com which he launched in 2013. Today Shawn continues to publish and edit content for The Automation Blog while also teaching PLC, HMI, and SCADA courses at TheAutomationSchool.com.