Siemens Simatic S7-1500 / ET 200MP - Page 316

Maintenance
14.5 Firmware update
Automation system
System Manual, 01/2023, A5E03461182-AK
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Options for the firmware update
There are the following options for performing a firmware update:
• Online in STEP 7 via Online & Diagnostics
• Online in STEP 7 via accessible devices (PROFINET)
• Via SIMATIC memory card: for CPU, display, and all centrally inserted modules
• Via the integrated Web server
• Online via the SIMATIC Automation Tool
The table below gives an overview of the various options for a firmware update.
Table 14- 1 Overview of firmware update options
Firmware update CPU Central I/O module Interface module Distributed I/O
module
STEP 7 (V12 or higher)
✓
✓
✓
✓
Accessible devices
✓
✓
✓
✓
SIMATIC memory card
✓
✓
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--
Web server of the CPU
✓
✓
✓
✓
SIMATIC Automation Tool
✓
✓
✓
✓
Installation of the firmware update
WARNING
Impermissible plant states possible
The CPU switches to STOP mode or the interface module to "station failure" as a result of the
firmware update being installed. STOP or station failure can have an adverse effect on the
operation of an online process or a machine.
Unexpected operation of a process or a machine can lead to fatal or severe injuries and/or to
material damages.
Ensure before installing the firmware update that the CPU is not controlling any active
process.