JeremyAdair87
Member
I have been at many contractors and have heard from many programmers that updating firmware is a terrible idea.
Recently I ignored that. I had a control logix that was version 10. That means It was windows XP only for logix 5000 and now I can at least get to it on my windows 7 box.
I know you can brick a device if you lose coms. I connect directly to the PLC when doing this. It also erases the program and you have to convert it. Conversions warn you that things may break.
I invite you to tell me why. Should I never update firmware, or are people being ridiculous?
Recently I ignored that. I had a control logix that was version 10. That means It was windows XP only for logix 5000 and now I can at least get to it on my windows 7 box.
I know you can brick a device if you lose coms. I connect directly to the PLC when doing this. It also erases the program and you have to convert it. Conversions warn you that things may break.
I invite you to tell me why. Should I never update firmware, or are people being ridiculous?