Firmware Update Of The Device - Gira S1 Configuration

8.3. Firmware update of the device

8.3.1. Firmware update using the Gira Project Assistant
You can carry out a firmware update using the Gira Project Assistant as follows:
• Start the Gira Project Assistant and click the "Action Center" tile.
• The view that opens lists all the devices found on your network.
• Select the Gira S1 that you want to update.
• Click the gear symbol in the selected line and select the "Select firmware" entry in the menu that
opens.
• Select the required firmware and click "Start update".
• In the dialog that opens, enter the device password of the Gira S1.
• The firmware is updated. This may take several minutes. Do not disconnect the device from the
network during this time.
8.3.2. Firmware update using the diagnostic page
The Gira S1 provides an option for installing firmware updates using the diagnostic page. To do so,
click "Update firmware" on the diagnostic page. The Gira S1 now searches the update server auto-
matically for a newer version and displays the current firmware version as well as the version of any
available updates.
If the new firmware is not compatible with the configuration of the previous firmware, a corresponding
message is displayed. A distinction is made between the following instances:
1. The new version provides new functionality. The device works with the same range of functions
after the update. New functions cannot be used by a newer catalogue entry until after an ETS down-
load.
2. The new version is completely incompatible with the parametrisation of the version currently used.
An ETS download is absolutely essential. It is recommended to unload the ETS application program
prior to the update and to configure the device with the new catalogue entry after the update.
You can start the update by clicking the "Update firmware" button. If there is any potential incompat-
ibility, you must confirm the update again to ensure that it is compatible.
8.3.3. Local firmware update with no Internet access
In addition to an online update, you can also carry out a local update without Internet access. You can
select the firmware file by clicking the "Select file" button and then start the update by clicking the
"Update firmware" button. In this case, the user is responsible for ensuring that the update is com-
patible (see chapter 8.3.4 "Compatibility between ETS catalogue entry and firmware"). It is not pos-
sible to downgrade to an older version using this procedure.
8.3.4. Compatibility between ETS catalogue entry and firmware
The version numbers of the ETS catalogue entry and the firmware are structured according to the X.Y
schema. The main number X of the respective version indicates whether the catalogue entry and firm-
ware are compatible. This is the case if both main numbers are identical. The second part of the ver-
sion number, Y, has no relevance for compatibility. It simply indicates updates within the version.
If new firmware has a higher main number, it is not guaranteed that this version is compatible with
an old ETS catalogue entry. It is therefore recommended to unload the application program of the
device before updating the firmware and to only use the new catalogue entry afterwards.
If the main numbers are the same, it may be necessary to use a new ETS catalogue entry to gain full
functionality. However, this is not essential if the new functions are not used in your project.
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