Update Firmware Via Tia Portal (Step 7 Basic / Professional); Updating The Firmware Of The Reader Via Wbm - Siemens SIMATIC RF185C Operating Instructions Manual

9.3.2

Update firmware via TIA Portal (STEP 7 Basic / Professional)

This section is intended only for S7 users.
Requirements
• The communication module is connected to the controller or PC via Industrial Ethernet.
• The IP address of the communications module is stored in the module parameters ("Web
Based Management" parameter group).
• The communication 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 files (*.sfw) were stored locally.
Procedure
Proceed as follows to perform a firmware update of the communication module 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. Right-click on the desired communication module and click on "Online & Diagnostics" in the
shortcut menu.
5. Select the entry "Functions > Firmware Update via Web Interface".
6. Click the "Run firmware update" button.
Reaction: The WBM of the communication module opens in your Web browser.
7. Continue the firmware update as described in the section "Updating the firmware via WBM
(Page 140)".
9.3.3

Updating the firmware of the reader via WBM

Requirements
• The communication module is connected to the PC via Industrial Ethernet or PROFINET.
• The connected reader supports the firmware update.
• To avoid complications, all user applications should be ended.
• The required update file (*.sfw) is stored locally.
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