Firmware Update; Updating The Firmware Via Wbm - Siemens SIMATIC RF166C Operating Instructions Manual

9.3

Firmware update

The following options are available for updating the firmware of the communication modules
and the readers connected to them:
• Using WBM
• Via the TIA Portal (as of STEP 7 Basic / Professional V16)
These alternative methods are described below.
9.3.1

Updating the firmware via WBM

Requirements
• The communication module is connected to the PC via Industrial Ethernet.
• The communications module has been disconnected from active operation.
• All user applications are closed.
• The required update file (*.sfw) is stored locally.
Procedure
Proceed as follows to run a firmware update using the WBM:
1. Start your Web browser.
2. Enter the IP address of the communications module in the address field of your browser.
3. If not logged in, log in to the WBM.
Note that you as "User" can only perform a firmware update if the communications
module has the "Idle" status.
4. Click on the "System - Device settings" menu item.
5. In the "Firmware update" area, click the "Select firmware file" icon
6. Select the update file (*.sfw).
7. Click on the "Open" button.
8. Click the "Update" button.
Result: The firmware is updated. The update process is indicated in the information bar.
Once the update is completed, the communications module is restarted. The
communications module is ready for operation when the "RUN" 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.
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