Maintenance; Firmware Update Of I/O Modules - Siemens SIMATIC S7-1500 Operating Instructions Manual

Maintenance

7.1

Firmware update of I/O modules

Introduction
During operation it may be necessary to update the firmware (for example due to functional
enhancements).
Note
Firmware update of I/O modules
The firmware of an I/O module can be updated centrally or distributed.
Requirement
● You have downloaded the file(s) for the firmware update from the Customer Support
(https://www.siemens.com/automation/) web site.
On this web site, select: Automation technology > Automation systems > SIMATIC
industrial automation system > Controllers > SIMATIC S7 modular controllers > SIMATIC
S7-1500.
From there, navigate to the specific type of module that you want to update. To continue,
click on the link for "Software downloads" under "Support". Save the desired firmware
update files.
● Before installing the firmware update, ensure that the modules are not being used.
Options for the firmware update
A firmware update is performed using STEP 7 (online) or the web server.
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