Download Of Firmware Updates - Siemens SIMATIC CP 340 User Manual

Configuring and Parameterizing the CP 340

5.6 Download of firmware updates

5.6 Download of firmware updates
Introduction
You can enhance functionality and eliminate errors by downloading firmware updates to the
CP 340 system memory.
Download the firmware update using HW Config.
Basic firmware
A CP 340 is supplied with basic firmware.
Prerequisites
Prerequisites for downloading firmware updates:
● The CP 340 must be available online on the PG/PC.
● The new firmware version files must be available on your PG/PC file system.
Downloading firmware
To update the firmware:
1. Open HW Config, then select the relevant CP 340 module.
2. Select the menu command PLC > Update Firmware.
For further information on procedures, refer to the
The system outputs a message to indicate successful completion of the update and
immediately enables the new firmware.
After you have completed the CP 340 firmware update, attach a new label showing the new
firmware version.
Note
Switch the CPU to STOP before you download the module firmware file for the CP 340.
Update not completed successfully
The module's red SF LED flashes if the update was not successful. Repeat the update.
Contact your local Siemens representative if the update fails.
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