Service and maintenance
10.3 Firmware update
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10.3.3
Updating the firmware of the reader via WBM
Requirements
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The communication module is connected to the PC via Industrial Ethernet and the reader
is connected to the communication module.
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The connected reader supports the firmware update.
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The communications module has been disconnected from active operation.
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All user applications are closed.
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The required update file is stored locally.
Procedure
Proceed as follows to run a firmware update for the reader using the WBM:
1.
Start your Web browser.
2.
Enter the IP address of the communications module in the address field of your browser.
3.
If not logged in, log in to the WBM.
Note that you as "User" can only perform a firmware update if the communications
module has the "Idle" status.
4.
Click on the "System - Reader firmware" menu item.
5.
In the "Basic settings" area, select the reader interface and, if necessary, the read point to
which the relevant reader is connected.
6.
In the "Firmware update" area, click the "Select firmware file" icon.
7.
Select the update file (*.sfw).
8.
Click on the "Open" button.
9.
Click the "Update" button.
Result: The firmware of the reader is updated. The update process is indicated in the
information bar.
After the update has completed, the reader is restarted. The updated firmware is active
following the restart.
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