Diagnostics and upkeep
5.4 Update firmware
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6.
Connect using the "Connect" button.
The "Connect online" wizard guides you through the remaining steps in installation.
7.
Select the CPU in the network view and select the "Online & Diagnostics" shortcut menu
(right-click).
8.
In the navigation panel of the Online & Diagnostics view, select the entry "Functions >
Firmware update".
9.
Using the "Browse" button (parameter group "Firmware loader") search for the new
firmware file in the file system of the engineering station.
10.
Start to download the firmware with the "Start update" button when the correct version of
the signed firmware is displayed in the "Status" output box.
You will find further information on the online functions in the STEP 7 information system.
Loading the firmware via the SD card
You can find detailed information on using an SD card in the S7-1500 System Manual, see
Guide to the documentation (Page 9).
Requirements:
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You have copied the new firmware file from your PC to the SD card using a suitable card
reader.
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Optional: You have saved a backup file of the currently used firmware file.
Procedure:
1.
Set the operating mode switch of the CPU to STOP.
Ensure that no write functions (e.g. online or test functions) are active in the STOP state.
2.
Remove the SIMATIC Memory Card with the configuration data from the slot of the CPU.
3.
Insert the SD card with the firmware file in the card slot of the CPU.
The firmware update starts shortly after the card has been inserted. The display shows
the following: "STOP - FW UPDATE"
If errors occur, appropriate messages are displayed.
After completing the firmware update, the display shows a result page.
A successful firmware update can be recognized by the following LED pattern from the
CPU:
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RUN lights up yellow.
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MAINT flashing yellow.
4.
Remove the SD card and insert the SIMATIC Memory Card again.
5.
Set the operating mode switch of the CPU to RUN.
The CP uses the new firmware during startup.
For the LED pattern of the CP during the startup, see section LEDs (Page 21).