Firmware Management
10.3.4. Update Firmware
Before You Begin
IMPORTANT
To eliminate the risk of interference with plant operation, firmware update is only available when the
Communicator is disconnected from the OT networks.
Ensure that the Communicator is disconnected from the OT networks.
Procedure
Figure 46. Files & firmware page
To update the firmware:
1.
On the Files & firmware page, click Upload.
2.
In the Upload Firmware window, click Select firmware (.hiff).
3.
In the Open dialog box, browse to and select the firmware file and click Open.
4.
To start the firmware upgrade, click Update firmware.
The firmware file is validated and transferred.
Result
• If the firmware file pass the validation: The firmware is upgraded and then the Communicator automatically
reboots, for the upgrade to take effect.
• If the firmware file is rejected: An error message appear.
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