001A
USER PROGRAM INCOMPATIBLE WITH OS AT POWER-UP
Allen-Bradley · MicroLogix 1400 Programmable Controllers
What does 001A mean?
At power-up, the user program loaded into the controller is found to be incompatible with its Operating System (OS). This is a non-user fault preventing the controller from starting correctly, similar to a memory module incompatibility but occurring during initial program load.
Common Causes
- Controller OS version does not support features or instructions used in the user program.
- User program was developed for a different controller series or OS version.
- Corrupted program download that resulted in an incompatible state.
Repair Steps & Checklist
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- 1
Upgrade the controller's OS using ControlFLASH to a compatible version that supports all instructions in the user program.
- 2
Contact your local Rockwell Automation representative for more information about available operating systems compatible with your controller and user program.
Verified technical data. Last updated: March 2026
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Source: Allen-Bradley MicroLogix 1400 Programmable Controllers