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Service and maintenance
9.3 Firmware update
9.3.4
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 RF200
and RF300 readers. The firmware version to be loaded determines whether the update can be
performed.
Note that performing the update while the application is running can slow down both the
update and command processing.
Requirements
• The communication module is connected to the controller via PROFIBUS.
• Readers are connected to the communication module.
• To avoid complications, all user applications should be ended.
• 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 communication module and switch to the device view.
5. Establish an online connection.
6. Right-click on the desired reader module and click on "Online & Diagnostics" in the shortcut
menu.
7. Select the entry "Functions > Firmware update".
8. In the "Firmware loader" area, click "Browse" and select the update file (*.upd).
9. Select the "Enable firmware after update" check box.
– Note: If the check box is not selected, the new firmware is only activated on the next
10.Click the "Start upgrade" button.
Result: The firmware is updated. The update process is displayed.
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startup of the communication module.
Operating Instructions, 03/2022, C79000-G8976-C578-02
SIMATIC RF166C
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