SIRIUS 3RW5 Modbus TCP communication module
Manual, 03/2018, A5E43676481002A/RS-AA/001
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During operation, it may be necessary to update the firmware (e.g. to extend the available
functions). You update the firmware of the device with the help of firmware files. The
retentive data is retained after the firmware has been updated.
Firmware updates are provided to you on the Internet. You can perform a firmware update
for the following devices:
● 3RW5 soft starter
● 3RW5 HMI High Feature
● 3RW5 communication module
● Valid firmware update
Link (https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/ps/16212/dl)
1. Make sure that the motor is switched off and you do not start the motor during the
firmware update.
A control command for starting the motor is not supported during the firmware update.
Make sure that the main supply voltage is only applied to the 3RW5 soft starter when it is
necessary.
2. Perform the update of the device firmware.
The following procedures are possible:
– With a micro SD memory card via the 3RW5 HMI High Feature (Page 64)
– Via SIRIUS Soft Starter ES (TIA Portal) via the LAN interface on the 3RW5 HMI High
Feature
You have performed a firmware update for the selected device. The selected device
automatically restarts and the firmware update is documented in the device logbook.