Firmware Management; View The Firmware Version; Firmware And Configuration Compatibility; Firmware File Validation - HMS Networks Anybus Communicator PROFINET to EtherCAT MDevice User Manual

Firmware Management

10.3. Firmware Management

10.3.1. View the Firmware Version

On the Support page, you can view the current applied firmware version.
Figure 45. Support page, Product information example

10.3.2. Firmware and Configuration Compatibility

Compatibility after firmware upgrade
Current configuration is still compatible after upgrading the firmware.
Compatibility after firmware downgrade
IMPORTANT
Compatibility after a firmware downgrade can not be guaranteed.
The current configuration may use features not available in the older firmware version.

10.3.3. Firmware File Validation

Before the firmware file is imported into the system, the firmware upgrade function perform a validation of the
file, to ensure that:
• the firmware is compatible with the Communicator hardware
• the firmware is suited for the product
• the officially HMS software signatures are valid
• that the firmware file is not corrupt or damaged
If the firmware file does not pass the validation, the firmware file is rejected and an error message appear.
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