Service and maintenance
12.3 Firmware update
SIMATIC RF185C, RF186C, RF188C, RF186CI, RF188CI
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Operating Instructions, 04/2020, C79000-G8976-C512-03
12.3.2
Update firmware via TIA Portal (STEP 7 Basic / Professional)
This section is intended only for S7 users.
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.
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The communication module has been separated from running operation.
Note that performing the update while the application is running can slow down both the
update and command processing.
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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 on the "Web Diagnostics" button.
Reaction: The WBM of the communication module opens in your Web browser.
Figure 12-3 Firmware update of the communication module
7.
Continue the firmware update as described in the section "Updating the firmware via