7.6
IM 152 firmware update
Properties
● After you have implemented (compatible) functional expansions or performance
enhancements, you should update the IM 152 interface module to the latest firmware
version.
● You can obtain the most recent firmware versions from your Siemens representative, or
download it from the Internet at: http://www.siemens.com/automation/service&support
(
http://www.siemens.com/automation/service&support
)
Tip:
– Before updating, note down the current version of your firmware. You can read out the
version number with HW Config or with SIMATIC PDM.
– If you encounter problems with the new firmware, you can also download the previous
(current) firmware from the Internet and transfer it to the interface module again.
● The firmware update is performed by the programming device/PC via PROFIBUS DP and
the CPU.
Requirements
Update via PROFIBUS DP
● STEP 7 V5.3, Service Pack 1
● The IM 152 in the station whose firmware is to be updated must be accessible online.
● The files containing the latest (new) firmware version must be available in the file system
of your programming device/PC.
● To update the firmware you receive files (*.UPD) with the current firmware.
Firmware update via PROFIBUS DP
Connect the PG/PC containing the update files to the MPI interface of the CPU or via the
PROFIBUS DP interface. The ET 200iSP is connected to the system over PROFIBUS DP.
The STEP 7 online help system provides information on how to proceed.
Maintenance
7.6 IM 152 firmware update
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