Downloading firmware
13.2 Loading from the Download Center
Configuring and commissioning S7 CPs for Industrial Ethernet
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Deactivated firmware With CPs capable of storing 2 firmware versions, the version of the other firmware version in the
firmware memory is displayed here.
You activate/deactivate the firmware versions available in the firmware memory using the
functions described below.
• "Signature" button
Display of the digital signature stored for the firmware version. The signature allows you to
establish the genuineness of the firmware version being used. You can obtain information
about the signature information stored by Siemens for this firmware as a comparison via the
Internet in the firmware descriptions.
Version of the bootstrap loader currently being used
Date and time for activation of the bootloader version currently being used.
Download file Display of the selected firmware file
• "Browse" button / "Download" button
Here, select the firmware file to be loaded and activate the download.
The download progress is displayed.
Firmware transferred Version of the latest downloaded firmware; this is displayed on completion of the download.
• "Signature" button
Enable Select the required firmware version from the list box and click the "Activate" button.
• Deactivated firmware
Selection of the last deactivated firmware version.
This makes it possible, when necessary, to changeover between the two firmware versions
available on the CP.
• Loaded firmware
Selection of the last downloaded firmware version.
The loaded firmware version is initially in a temporary memory. This firmware is activated with
the function used here. The firmware in the temporary memory is overwritten if you download
again.
The progress of the activation is displayed.
Once activation is completed, the "Restart" button appears.
Requirements:
• The firmware file must have a valid signature;
• The firmware file could be decrypted.
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