Maintenance
12.6 Firmware update
Distributed I/O system
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12.6 Firmware update
Introduction
During operation it may be necessary to update the firmware (e.g. to extend the available
functions).
Update the firmware of the CPU/interface module and the I/O modules using firmware files.
The retentive data is retained after the firmware has been updated.
Requirement
Modules with firmware version V0.0.0 do not support the "firmware update" function.
● You have downloaded the file(s) for the firmware update from the Product Support
(https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/ps
) web page.
On this web page, select:
– Automation Technology > Automation Systems > Industrial Automation Systems
SIMATIC > SIMATIC ET 200 I/O Systems > ET 200 systems for the cabinet >
ET 200SP.
Figure 12-4 ET 200SP in the product tree
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.