Siemens SIMATIC ET 200pro - Page 99

Maintenance
9.1 Firmware update
CPU 1516pro-2 PN (6ES7516-2PN00-0AB0)
98 Operating Instructions, 11/2019, A5E35873416-AC
From this position, navigate to the specific type of module that you want to update. To
continue, click on the "Software downloads" link under "Support". Save the desired
firmware update files.
Figure 9-2 Selecting the software downloads
● Before installing the firmware update, ensure that the modules are not being used.
Options for the firmware update
There are the following options for performing a firmware update:
● Online in STEP 7 via Online & Diagnostics
● Via the SIMATIC memory card
● Via the integrated Web server
● Online in STEP 7 via accessible devices
● Online via the SIMATIC Automation Tool
The table below gives an overview of the various options for a firmware update.
Table 9- 1 Overview of firmware update options
Firmware update
CPU
Electronic modules, central
*
Electronic modules, distribut-
ed *
STEP 7
✓
✓
✓
Accessible devices
✓
--
--
SIMATIC memory card
✓
--
--
Web server of the CPU
✓
--
--
SIMATIC Automation Tool
✓
✓
✓
* Only the RFID-RF170C electronic modules support firmware update via STEP 7.