Preparation
● Compare the type and version of the modules you are using with the information in the
document
PCS 7 Released Modules.
● If replacement of the modules is required, contact your Siemens representative.
● A firmware update is possible for some modules. You will find the procedure in the section
"How to perform a firmware update of an IM (Page 40)" below.
Firmware update for interface modules or modules of bus links
Information about the modules approved for use is available in the product overview
Process
Control System PCS 7; Released Modules.
The firmware of most interface modules or bus link components released for use with PCS 7
can be updated via a firmware update:
Examples of these are:
● IM 152; IM153
● Y coupler
● Bus links:
– Y Link
– Bus link for PROFIBUS PA (DP/PA Link)
– Bus link for FOUNDATION Fieldbus
Note
With a redundant configuration, you can perform a firmware update during runtime.
3.3.4.2
How to perform a firmware update of an interface module (IM)
Introduction
This section provides a description of the update of the firmware for interface modules
(Interface Module (IM)) via Industrial Ethernet.
Requirements
The following is required to perform the update via Industrial Ethernet:
● STEP 7 V5.3 or higher is installed on the programming device or PC.
● The update file for the firmware update is available on the programming device / PC.
● Only for interface modules for PROFIBUS DP:
The CP 443-1 is routing-capable (check in HW Config: Properties of the CP > brief
description "Routing" is listed).
● The IM has been integrated in your PCS 7 project.
Ensuring Availability
3.3 Hardware update
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