Siemens ASM 456 Operating Instructions Manual page 50

Firmware update
Procedure
Firmware update with the SIMATIC Manager (STEP 7 Classic)
Follow the steps below to run a firmware update on the ASM 456 with the SIMATIC
Manager:
1. Start SIMATIC Manager.
2. Select the ASM 456 in HW Config.
3. Using the menu entry "PLC > Firmware", select the required "*.upd" file from
("CPU_HD.upd" or "Header.upd").
With the C2 channel you can reach the firmware update via the basic window of the
SIMATIC Manager with "PLC > Show Accessible Nodes".
4. If required, select the "Activate firmware after download" check box.
– If this option is activated, a successful update is followed by a new startup of the ASM
– If the option is not selected, the ASM 456 continues to operate with the previous
While you download to the ASM, this is indicated by alternate flashing of the "ERR_1" and
"ERR_2" LEDs at approximately 1 Hz. With the appropriate parameter assignment, an
update operation is also reported by the diagnostics (see section Diagnostics (Page 43)).
Firmware update with the TIA Portal (STEP 7 Basic / Professional)
Follow the steps below to run a firmware update on the ASM 456 with the TIA Portal:
1. Start the TIA Portal in the project view.
2. Open the "Distributed I/O" folder in the project tree.
The configured nodes are displayed.
3. Right-click the required ASM 456 and select the "Online & diagnostics" entry in the
shortcut menu.
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during which the new firmware is activated (active commands on the ASM are
canceled).
firmware version. The new firmware is activated the next time the power supply is
cycled.
Operating Instructions, 07/2015, J31069-D0162-U001-A6-7618
ASM 456 interface module