Maintenance and service
6.2 Firmware update
RF180C communication module
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Operating Instructions, 12/2012, J31069-D0177-U001-A6-7618
4.
Select the "PLC > Update Firmware" menu command.
The "Update Firmware" dialog opens.
5.
In the "Firmware file" drop-down list, select the appropriate directory and select either the
file "Cpu_hd.upd" or "Header.upd".
6.
If required, select the "Activate firmware after download" check box.
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If this option is enabled, a successful update is followed by a new startup of the
RF180C during which the new firmware is activated (active commands on the
CM/ASM are canceled).
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Otherwise, the RF180C remains in the previous status following the update. The new
firmware is activated the next time the power is cycled.
7.
Click the "Run" button to start the update.
While the RF180C is downloading, this is indicated by alternate flashing of "ERR_1" and
"ERR_2" at approximately 1 Hz. With appropriate parameter settings, an update operation is
also reported with diagnostics (see the section "Diagnostics (Page 49)").