Type updating in RUN (TCiR, Type Change in RUN)
In connection with the CPU 410-5H process automation (from firmware V8.1) and PCS 7 
version V8.1 a type update is supported in the RUN operating state. This makes it possible to 
update the instances and download them to the CPU in RUN mode after changing an interface 
at the block types.
Note
You will find further information on the subject of "Type updating in RUN" in the "SIMATIC 
Process Control System PCS 7 CFC for SIMATIC S7" (https://support.industry.siemens.com/
cs/ww/en/view/109736727) manual and in the application example "Process automation with 
the SIMATIC PCS 7 CPU 410-5H controller" (https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/
view/96839331)
8.1.7 Driver concept
General principle
Driver blocks act as an interface between the I/O modules, PI devices and the S7 program. 
Input/output signals and status information (e.g. wire break), which can then be used in the 
CFC editor, are made available via the driver blocks. "Signal value invalid" (QBAD) and "Value 
status of the signal" (Quality) are available on the channel driver.
Configuring AS functions
8.1 Principles
Compendium Part A - Configuration Guidelines (V8.2)
Configuration Manual, 08/2016, A5E38166869-AA  161