Firmware Update - Siemens SIMATIC RF600 Series Configuration Manual

Requirement
● The PROFINET topology has been configured.
● The "Device replacement without exchangeable medium" option is enabled in the
PROFINET settings on the CPU.
● The new reader has the factory settings; in other words, no device name and no IP
address have been assigned.
If the reader does not have the factory settings, the module must be reset to the factory
settings.
13.4

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.
SIMATIC RF600
Configuration Manual, 11/2018, C79000-G8976-C386-07
Service and maintenance
13.4 Firmware update
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