
Prepare and backup project
7.4 Other transfer functions
TP 270, OP 270, MP 270B (WinCC flexible)
Operating Instructions, Edition 03/2004, 6AV6691-1DD01-0AB0
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Procedure
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update operating system without Booting
When updating the operating system without "Booting", the configuration computer
communicates with the HMI device via its operating system.
Proceed as follows in order to adapt the operating system on the HMI device to the
configuration software version used:
1. Start WinCC flexible via the Windows Start menu on the configuration computer and
open a project, or start ProSave via the Windows Start menu.
2. In WinCC flexible, select the menu options "Project > Transfer > Transfer Settings" or
select the HMI device available on the "General" tab in ProSave.
3. Select the connection.
4. Enter the connection parameters.
5. In WinCC flexible, select the menu options "Project > Transfer > Update Operating
System" or select the "OS Update" tab in ProSave.
6. Deactivate the "Booting" checkbox if it is activated.
7. In "Image path", select the directory which contains the image file belonging to the HMI
device (file extension *.img).
8. Select the "Open" button.
When the image file has been opened successfully, various version information
appears in a window.
9. Configure the necessary transfer channel on the HMI device.
10. Switch the HMI device to transfer mode.
11. Start the operating system update on the configuration computer by using the "Update
OS" button.
The time this process takes differs depending on the data channel selected. A status
display will monitor the transfer's progress.
Result
When the operating system update is successfully completed, a message appears.
There is no longer a project on the HMI device.