Preparing and backing up a project
7.4 Updating the operating system
OP 73micro, TP 177micro (WinCC flexible)
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Operating Instructions, 09/2007, 6AV6691-1DF01-0AB0
7.4.3
Updating the operating system in ProSave
Requirements
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The HMI device is connected to a PC on which ProSave is installed.
Procedure
Proceed as follows:
1.
Switch off power to the HMI device.
2.
From the Windows Start menu, run ProSave on the PC.
3.
Select the HMI device type from the "General" tab.
4.
Set the connection parameters.
5.
Select the "OS Update" tab.
6.
In "Image path," select the folder which contains the HMI device image file, *.img.
The HMI device image file is available on the corresponding WinCC flexible installation
CD.
7.
Select "Open".
In the output area, you are provided information on the version of the HMI device image
file after it is opened.
8.
On the PC, select "Update OS" to run the operating system update.
Follow the instructions in ProSave.
A status view opens to indicate progress.
Result
The system outputs and alarm when the operating system update is completed.
This operation has deleted the project data from the HMI device.
See also
Overview (Page 100)
Data Transfer Options (Page 92)