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17.5 CP 1616 onboard communications processor
17.5.2
Firmware loader
Scenario for using the firmware loader
The CP 1616 onboard is supplied with the latest version of the firmware. If new functions
become available due to product development, you can make them available by performing
a firmware download.
Description
This section will familiarize you with the application area and use of the firmware loader. You
can find additional, detailed information about the individual loader variants in the integrated
help of the program.
Firmware
This refers to the system program in the SIMATIC NET modules.
Application area for the firmware loader
The firmware loader enables you to reload new firmware releases to SIMATIC NET modules.
It is used for:
● PROFIBUS modules
● Industrial Ethernet modules
● Modules for gateways, for example IE/PB link
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SIMATIC HMI IPC577C
Operating Instructions, 10/2010, A5E02368074-02
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