Siemens SIMATIC S7-1500 Operating Instructions Manual page 68

Maintenance
7.1 Firmware update of I/O modules
Installation of the firmware update
Impermissible plant states possible
Due to the installation of the firmware update, the CPU enters the STOP mode, which can
impact 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 executing any active
process.
Procedure using STEP 7
Proceed as follows to perform an online firmware update via STEP 7:
1. Select the module in the device view.
2. Select the "Online & diagnostics" command from the shortcut menu.
3. Select the "Firmware update" group in the "Functions" folder.
4. Click the "Browse" button in the "Firmware update" area to select the path to the firmware
update files.
5. Select the matching firmware file. The table in the firmware update area lists all modules
for which an update is possible with the selected firmware file.
6. Click the "Start update" button. If the selected file can be interpreted by the module, the
file is downloaded to the module. If the operating mode of the CPU needs to be changed
for this purpose, you will be prompted to do this by means of dialogs.
Note
Updating the firmware
The "Run firmware after update" check box is always activated.
Procedure using the web server
The procedure using the web server is described in the function manual for the web server.
You can find the function manual on the Internet
(https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/59193560).
Reference
Further information on the procedure can be found in the STEP 7 online help.
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