Siemens SIMEAS Q80 7KG8080 Operating Instruction page 105

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9.4.5 Firmware Update
Each software version includes the most current SIMEAS Q80 7KG8080 firmware. This makes it easy to update the
system with new functions, for example. Depending on the particular device model, the following components are
automatically loaded: Interface-Firmware (Ethernet, Modem, ...), Boot-program, amplifier firmware, firmware for the
DSPs.
The firmware-update is only necessary if the SIMEAS Q80 Manager software was delivered as an update. If you
received your SIMEAS Q80 7KG8080 device together with the software, no firmware-update is required.
Once the program connects up with SIMEAS Q80 7KG8080, the device's firmware is checked. If the software version
doesn't match the device's firmware version, you are asked if you want to perform a firmware-update.
The dialog for the firmware-update looks like this:
Interface
Booter
Operating system
Online
Field bus
Signal conditioners
If no status indicators are displayed, no connection could be made to the corresponding device.
The following symbols for the individual firmware components appear in the list:
not current
firmware conforms to current standards
error occurred during update procedure
this option is not available on the device
Select the device to be updated and then the softkey Update.
During the update, which can last up to several minutes, a progress indicator appears.
Power Quality Recorder SIMEAS Q80 7KG8080, Operating instruction
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The status of the individual firmware components is displayed in the list.
Interface-Firmware (Ethernet)
Start-up program for the device upon switching-on
Device operating system
Online-functions and hard drive controller
Field bus (optional, if your device is equipped with CAN or J1587)
Amplifiers