9810 series - User manual
Firmware upgrades
Firmware upgrades overview
It is recommended to upgrade Siemens 9810 advanced power quality meters to the latest
firmware version.
Firmware version pre-v2.1.0
Before upgrading to the latest firmware version, firmware version 2.1.0 must have been
previously installed.
TIP: Firmware version can be identified using ION Setup, meter webpages, or the display.
Meter firmware includes a digital signature which helps ensure authenticity.
Obtaining meter upgrades
Download the firmware upgrade package (ZIP) from www.usa.siemens.com/pds.
Upgrade information
Meter firmware
A meter upgraded to firmware version 4.5.0 or later cannot be downgraded to an earlier firmware
version.
LOSS OF DOWNGRADE CAPABILITY
Failure to follow these instructions can result in loss of firmware downgrade
functionality.
Do not upgrade to firmware version 4.5.0 or later if you need to downgrade the meter in the
future.
Upgrade agent
When upgrading to firmware to version 2.1.0 or later, use upgrade agent version 2.1.0 or later.
Restart requirement
Meter restart is required.
Legacy security support
Legacy security support is an interim solution for users that use Standard security mode and is the
default setting for new meters. It provides backwards compatibility with older software
communicating with the meter using ION protocol.
If Standard security was used before upgrading meter firmware to v3.0.0, Legacy security support
is enabled.
If Advanced security was used before upgrading meter firmware to v3.0.0, Advanced security is
enabled.
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