Maintenance
14.5 Firmware update
Automation system
System Manual, 12/2017, A5E03461182-AE
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Options for the firmware update
There are the following options for performing a firmware update:
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Online in STEP 7 via Online & Diagnostics
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Online in STEP 7 via accessible devices (PROFINET)
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Via SIMATIC memory card (possible for CPU, display, and all centrally inserted modules)
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Via the integrated Web server
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Online via the SIMATIC Automation Tool
The table below provides an overview of the media that can be used to update the firmware
of a specific module.
Table 14- 1 Overview of firmware update options
Firmware update
CPU
Central I/O module
Interface module
Distributed I/O
module
STEP 7 (TIA Portal V12 or high-
er)
✓
✓
✓
✓
Accessible devices
✓
✓
✓
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SIMATIC memory card
✓
✓
--
--
Web server of the CPU
✓
✓
✓
✓
SIMATIC Automation Tool
✓
✓
✓
✓
Installation of the firmware update
WARNING
Impermissible plant states possible
The CPU switches to STOP mode or the interface module to "station failure" as a result of
the firmware update being installed. STOP or station failure can have an adverse effect on
the operation of an online process or a machine.
Unexpected operation of a process or a machine can lead to fatal or severe injuries and/or
to material damages.
Ensure before installing the firmware update, that the CPU is not executing any active
process.
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