Loading From The Download Center - Siemens S7-300 Configuration Manual

Starting to load firmware (STEP 7 Professional)
After selecting a module in the network view, you start the Firmware Loader as follows:
1. Select the "Online" > "Online & Diagnostics" menu command.
2. Under the entry "Functions > Firmware update", select the "Run update of the firmware"
User interface
Select the Next button and follow the instructions displayed in the dialog.
Make sure that the load file you are using is intended as an update for the version of the
firmware contained on your module. If you are in any doubt, contact your local Siemens
advisor.
Remember that interrupting the download can lead to an inconsistent state on the module!
For more information, read the description of the relevant device in Part B of this manual.
For more detailed information on the various load options, refer to the integrated help.
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Loading from the Download Center

Uses of the firmware download functions in the Update Center
The firmware download functions in the Download Center allow you to download more
recent firmware versions to the SIMATIC NET modules. The function is used for modules on
which Web diagnostics is supported.
With modules that support the storage of multiple firmware versions, you can activate the
required firmware version.
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You can access the Update Center using the Web diagnostics of the CP.
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