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Diagnostics and upkeep
5.2 Maintenance
Unauthorized repair of devices in explosion-proof design
Risk of explosion in hazardous areas
• Repair work may only be performed by personnel authorized by Siemens.
5.2.1
Update firmware
New firmware versions of the module
If a new firmware version is available for the module, you will find this on the Internet pages
of Siemens Industry Online Support:
Link: (https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/ps/15341/dl)
Firmware files have the file format *.upd.
Save the firmware file on your PC.
There are different ways of loading a new firmware file into the module:
• Online functions of STEP 7 via Ethernet
• Loading the firmware file into the CPU from an SD card
Note
SD card only for firmware file
For the firmware file, you need a SIMATIC SD memory card, for example (article numbers):
• 6AV6671-8XB10-0AX1
• 6AV2181-8XP00-0AX0
• 6AV2181-8AQ10-0AX0
The firmware update card may not contain any other files. An SD card with configuration
data cannot be used.
Note
Duration of the firmware update
Downloading a new firmware file can take several minutes.
Always wait until the completion of the firmware update can be recognized from the LEDs
(see below).
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WARNING
Operating Instructions, 04/2023, C79000-G8976-C355-05
SIMATIC CM 1542-1
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