Updating The Firmware Via Wbm - Siemens SIMATIC RF185C Operating Instructions Manual

10.3.1

Updating the firmware via WBM

Requirements
● The communications module is connected to the PC via Industrial Ethernet or
PROFINET.
● The communications module has been disconnected from active operation.
● All user applications are closed.
● The required update file is stored locally.
Procedure
Proceed as follows to run a firmware update 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" menu item.
5. In the "Firmware update" area, click the "Select firmware file" icon.
6. Select the update file (*.sfw).
7. Click on the "Open" button.
8. Click the "Update" button.
Result: The firmware is updated. The update process is indicated in the information bar.
Once the update is completed, the communications module is restarted. The
communications module is ready for operation when the "RUN" LED is lit/flashes green.
Note that the startup process takes approx. 1 minute after a firmware update.
The updated firmware is active following the restart.
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