Siemens Simatic S7-1500 - Page 463

Maintenance
14.4 Firmware update
S7-1500R/H redundant system
462 System Manual, 01/2024, A5E41814787-AF
Requirement
You have downloaded the files for the firmware update from Siemens Industry Online
Support (https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/ps).
On this Web page, select:
Automation technology > Automation systems > SIMATIC industrial automation systems >
Controllers > Advanced Controller > S7-1500 > CPUs > Redundant CPUs
Figure 14-6 Product tree using the S7-1500 as an example
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 required firmware
update files.
Before installing the firmware update, make sure that the modules are not being used.
Options for the firmware update
The options for performing a firmware update are as follows:
• Online in STEP 7 via Online & Diagnostics
• Via the SIMATIC memory card: Only for CPU, display, and PS/CP
The table below gives an overview of the various options for a firmware update.
Firmware update
CPU
Display
PS/CP central
PROFINET IO devices
STEP 7 via Online & diagnostics
✓
✓
✓
SIMATIC memory card
✓
✓
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