Service and maintenance
8.3 Firmware update
SIMATIC RF360R
94 Configuration Manual, 03/2022, C79000-G8976-C629-02
8.3 Firmware update
You have the following options available to update the firmware of the reader:
• Using WBM
• Via the TIA Portal (as of STEP 7 Basic / Professional V17)
These alternative methods are described below.
8.3.1 Updating the firmware via WBM
Requirements
• The reader is connected to the PC via Industrial Ethernet or PROFINET.
• The reader has been disconnected from running operation.
• All user applications are closed.
• The required update file (*.sfw) is stored locally.
Procedure
Proceed as follows to run a firmware update using the WBM:
1. Start your Web browser.
2. Enter the IP address of the reader in the address field of your browser.
3. If not logged in, log in to the WBM.
Note that you as "User" can only perform a firmware update if the reader is in the "Idle"
status.
4. Click on the "System - Device settings" menu item.
5. In the "Firmware update" area, click the "Select firmware file" icon
.
6. Select the update file (*.sfw).
7. Click on the "Open" button.
8. Click the "Update" button.
Result: The firmware is updated. The update process is indicated in the information bar.
After the update is complete, the reader is restarted. The reader is ready for operation when
the "RUN" LED is lit/flashes green. Note that the startup process takes approx. 1 minute after a
firmware update.
The updated firmware is active following the restart.
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