Firmware Update; Profinet Firmware Update - Siemens SIPLUS HCS Operating Instructions Manual

Service and maintenance

12.2 Firmware update

12.2 Firmware update
12.2.1

PROFINET firmware update

Delivery condition
The current firmware version is already loaded on the module when the HCS4300 is
shipped.
Firmware update
If required, a PC tool and the necessary update files for updating the firmware are available
to you at Customer Support (Page 147).
NOTICE
The PC tool has no access protection against unauthorized users. Ensure that it cannot be
used by unauthorized persons. Please also observe the IT security guidelines (Page 11).
Observe the following information when updating the firmware:
Requirements
The following conditions must be met for you to carry out an update:
Connect the PC to an Ethernet port (X1 or X2) of the CIM.
Either the Central Interface Module (CIM) must be assigned an IP address (delivery state
0.0.0.0), or the CIM must have been in operation on a PROFINET CPU (IP address from
PROFINET configuration).
Before the update, the connection to the CPU must be stopped or interrupted.
Note
If the connection is not interrupted, an error message appears in the PC tool, but this can be
delayed.
CIM:
The update encompasses two firmware parts and is not completed until both parts have
been successfully loaded.
After the update, the HCS4300 restarts automatically. Only in the event of a fault when the
update has not been correctly completed do you have to restart the HCS4300.
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