Commissioning a project
6.7 OS update - Basic Panel PN
Basic Panels
Operating Instructions, 04/2012, A5E02421799-03
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6.7.5
Updating the operating system using WinCC
If possible, you should use the interface with the highest bandwidth for this connection, such
as Ethernet. Updating the operating system via a serial connection can take up to an hour.
CAUTION
Updating the operating system deletes all data on the HMI device
When you update the operating system you delete data on the target system. For this
reason, it is advisable to backup the following data:
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User administration
•
Recipes
Resetting to factory settings also deletes the License Keys. You should also back up the
License Keys before resetting to factory settings.
Requirement
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The HMI device is connected to the configuring PC
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The appropriate data channel is configured on the HMI device.
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The HMI device is selected in the project navigation.
Procedure
Proceed as follows:
Proceed as follows to update the operating system:
1.
Select the "Update operating system" command from the menu under "Online > HMI
device maintenance" on the configuring PC in WinCC.
The "SIMATIC ProSave [OS-Update]" dialog opens. The path to the image of the
operating system has been preset.
2.
If necessary, select another path to the operating system image you want to transfer to
the HMI device.
3.
Click "Update OS".
Result
This starts the update. The update operation can take time, depending on the connection
selected.
