Siemens SIMATIC ET 200pro Operating Instructions Manual page 99

Maintenance
9.1 Firmware update
From this position, navigate to the specific type of module that you want to update. To
continue, click on the "Software downloads" link under "Support". Save the desired
firmware update files.
Figure 9-2
● Before installing the firmware update, ensure that the modules are not being used.
Options for the firmware update
There are the following options for performing a firmware update:
● Online in STEP 7 via Online & Diagnostics
● Via the SIMATIC memory card
● Via the integrated Web server
● Online in STEP 7 via accessible devices
● Online via the SIMATIC Automation Tool
The table below gives an overview of the various options for a firmware update.
Table 9- 1 Overview of firmware update options
Firmware update
STEP 7
Accessible devices
SIMATIC memory card
Web server of the CPU
SIMATIC Automation Tool
* Only the RFID-RF170C electronic modules support firmware update via STEP 7.
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