Updating Firmware Of The Readers Using The Tia Portal (Step 7 Basic / Professional) - Siemens SIMATIC RF185C Operating Instructions Manual

10.3.3 Updating firmware of the readers using the TIA Portal (STEP 7 Basic /
Professional)
This section is intended only for S7 users.
Please note that updating the firmware of the readers is currently possible only for the
second generation RF300 readers. The firmware version to be loaded determines whether
the update can be performed.
Requirements
● The communications module is connected to the controller or PC via Industrial Ethernet
or PROFINET.
● Readers are connected to the communications module.
● The communications module has been separated from running operation.
Note that performing the update while the application is running can slow down both the
update and command processing.
● The required update file is stored locally.
Procedure
Proceed as follows to perform a firmware update of the reader via STEP 7 Basic /
Professional (TIA Portal):
1. Start the TIA Portal.
2. Open your existing project and change to the project view.
3. Change to the network view.
4. Select the affected communications module and switch to the device view.
5. Establish an online connection.
6. Right-click on the required reader and select the "Online & diagnostics" entry in the
shortcut menu.
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