Firmware Update; Restore To Factory Settings - Siemens SIMATIC RF650R Configuration Manual

Service and maintenance

12.4 Firmware update

12.4 Firmware update
Requirements
● The reader is connected to the PC via Ethernet.
● The reader was disconnected from runtime operation (S7/XML applications).
● All user applications are closed.
● The required update file is stored locally.
Procedure
Follow the steps below to run a firmware update using the WBM:
1. Start your Web browser.
2. Enter the IP address of the reader in the address field of your browser.
3. If not logged in, log in to the WBM.
Note that you as "User" can only run a firmware update if the reader is in the "Idle" status.
4. Click on the "System" menu item.
5. In the "Firmware update" area, click the "Select firmware file" icon
6. Select the update file.
7. Click the "Open" button.
8. Click the "Update" button.
Result: The firmware is updated. The update process is indicated in the information bar.
After the update has completed, the reader is restarted. The reader is ready for operation
when the "R/S" LED is lit/flashes green. Note that the startup process takes approx. 1 minute
after a firmware update.
The updated firmware is active following the restart.
12.5

Restore to factory settings

You can reset the configuration of the reader to the factory settings at any time. To reset to
the factory settings, you have the following options available:
● using the WBM
for RF650R/RF680R/RF685R
● using the XML interface
for RF650R/RF680R/RF685R
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