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Maintenance, On-the-Spot Assistance and Test
10.4 Update Firmware and Configuration
10.4
Update Firmware and Configuration
General
10.4.1
You can use DIGSI 5 for updating both the configuration and the firmware. No additional tool is necessary for
updating the firmware of the device or the firmware of the communication module. In order to carry out an
update, you must first import the new DIGSI device driver (DDD) into DIGSI 5. You can then update the device
firmware and the configuration. When updating the firmware, use a connection with at least 1 Mbit/s.
Importing and Managing Device Drivers
10.4.2
If you wish to use new functions or if the manufacturer provides an improved version of the firmware, a firm-
ware update is necessary. The files for the firmware update are digitally signed. This prevents you from
loading the device with any faulty files or firmware that is not suitable for the device.
If you have installed new communication modules in the SIPROTEC 5 device, check the firmware version of the
individual components. You can find up-to-date device drivers and communication protocols (*.DDD, DIGSI
Device Driver) in the Siemens download area.
DIGSI 5 device drivers contain both the firmware and the configuration data.
Siemens recommends performing the firmware update on the device locally. If you wish to start the firmware
update remotely, use a data circuit with a transmission rate of at least 1 Mbit/s.
Step 1
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Download the device drivers or protocol drivers necessary for updating your SIPROTEC 5 device from the
Siemens download area.
http://www.siemens.com/siprotec
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Click the Downloads link on the menu bar.
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Open the overview of download products with the > Enter link.
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Click the link for SIPROTEC 5 and DIGSI 5.
Step 2
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In the SIPROTEC 5 and DIGSI 5 Downloads download area, select the device (for example: 7SL87).
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Select the item Firmware and Device Drivers.
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Select the desired Version (for example: V7.3x).
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Click the device driver link.
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Save the file to any location on your DIGSI 5 PC, for example, C:\temp.
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Select the appropriate protocol driver.
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Save the file to any location on your DIGSI 5 PC, for example, C:\temp.
Step 3
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Start DIGSI 5 on your PC.
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Select the previously saved device driver file (DDD for device and protocol) in DIGSI 5 via the menu item
Tools → Import device drivers.
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In the open window, highlight the devices and/or protocols to be updated.
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Click the Import button.
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