Diagnostics and maintenance
6.6 Downloading firmware
CP 154xSP-1
Operating Instructions, 12/2019, C79000-G8976-C426-05
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6.6
Downloading firmware
New firmware versions of the CP
If a new firmware version is available for the CP, you will find this on the Internet pages of
Siemens Industry Online Support:
Link: (
https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/ps/22144/dl
Link: (
https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/ps/22143/dl
There are three different ways of loading a new firmware file on the CP:
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Saving the firmware file on the memory card of the CPU
You will find a description of the procedure for loading on the memory card of the CPU on
the Internet page of Industry Online Support shown above.
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Loading the firmware with the online functions of STEP 7 via Ethernet / Internet
You will find the description below.
Note
Duration of the firmware update
Downloading a new firmware file can take several minutes.
Note that the procedure takes longer the larger the station due to I/O modules.
Always wait until the completion of the firmware update can be recognized from the LEDs
(LED pattern "Maintenance demanded" - End of the firmware update).
Loading the firmware with the online functions of STEP 7 via Ethernet
Requirements:
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The CP or the CPU can be reached via the IP address.
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The engineering station and the CP are located in the same subnet.
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The new firmware file is stored on your engineering station.
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The engineering station is connected to the network.
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The relevant STEP 7 project is open on the engineering station.
Procedure:
1.
Select the CP or the CPU of the station whose CP you want to update with new firmware.
2.
Enable the online functions using the "Connect online" icon.
3.
In the "Connect online" dialog, select the Ethernet interface in the "Type of PG/PC
interface" list box.
4.
Select the slot of the CP or the CPU.
Both methods are possible.
