Product description
2-2 Application Module FM 458-1 DP - User Manual
A5E01078222-02 Edition 03.2009
2.1.1 Updating the Firmware of FM 458-1 DP
After (compatible) function expansions the firmware should be upgraded
to the latest version (update).
You can obtain the latest firmware versions from your Siemens partner or
from the Internet (Siemens home page; Automation and Drives,
Customer Support).
How to update the firmware (FW):
Step Action required CPU Response
1. Transfer update files to a blank
MMC using STEP 7 and your
programming device.
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2. De-energize the FM458-1 DP and
insert an MMC containing the FW
update.
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3. POWER ON.
The FM458-1 DP detects the
MMC with the FW update
automatically and starts the
FW update.
All LEDs are lit during FW
update.
After completion of the FW
update, the STOP LED
flashes.
4. De-energize the FM458-1 DP and
remove the MMC containing the
FW update.
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Table 2-1 Updating the firmware with MMC
In which situations
should I update the
firmware?
Where do I get the
latest version of
the firmware?
Updating the
firmware