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Options for the firmware update
There are the following options for performing a firmware update:
• Online in STEP 7 via Online & Diagnostics
• Online in STEP 7 via accessible devices (PROFINET)
• Via SIMATIC memory card: for CPU, display, and all centrally inserted modules
• Via the integrated Web server
• Online via the SIMATIC Automation Tool
The table below gives an overview of the various options for a firmware update.
Table 14- 1 Overview of firmware update options
Firmware update
STEP 7 (V12 or higher)
Accessible devices
SIMATIC memory card
Web server of the CPU
SIMATIC Automation Tool
Installation of the firmware update
Impermissible plant states possible
The CPU switches to STOP mode or the interface module to "station failure" as a result of the
firmware update being installed. STOP or station failure can have an adverse effect on the
operation of an online process or a machine.
Unexpected operation of a process or a machine can lead to fatal or severe injuries and/or to
material damages.
Ensure before installing the firmware update that the CPU is not controlling any active
process.
Automation system
System Manual, 01/2023, A5E03461182-AK
CPU
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
WARNING
Central I/O module Interface module
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
Maintenance
14.5 Firmware update
Distributed I/O
module
✓ ✓
✓ ✓
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✓ ✓
✓ ✓
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