Service and maintenance
10.3 Firmware update
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Result: The firmware is updated. The update process is indicated in the information bar.
Once the update is completed, the communications module is restarted. The
communications module is ready for operation when the "RUN" LED is lit/flashes green.
Note that the startup process takes approx. 1 minute after a firmware update.
The updated firmware is active following the restart.
10.3.2
Update firmware via TIA Portal (STEP 7 Basic / Professional)
This section is intended only for S7 users.
Note that performing the update while the application is running can slow down both the
update and command processing.
Requirements
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The communication module is connected to the controller or PC via Industrial Ethernet.
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The IP address of the communication module is stored in the module parameters ("Web
Based Management" parameter group).
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The required update files were stored locally.
Procedure
Proceed as follows to perform a firmware update of the communication module via STEP 7
Basic / Professional (TIA Portal):
1.
Start the TIA Portal.
2.
Open your existing project and change to the project view.
3.
Change to the network view.
4.
Right-click on the desired communication module and click on "Online & Diagnostics" in
the shortcut menu.
5.
Select the entry "Functions > Firmware Update via Web Interface".
6.
Click the "Start firmware update" button.
Reaction: The WBM of the communication module opens in your Web browser.
Figure 10-3 Firmware update of the communication module
7.
Continue the firmware update as described in the section "Updating the firmware via
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