Siemens SIMATIC S7-1500 System Manual page 335

Requirement
You have downloaded the files for the firmware update from Siemens Industry Online Sup­
port (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 13-6 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: For CPU and display only
The table below gives an overview of the various options for a firmware update.
Firmware update
STEP 7 via Online & diagnostics
SIMATIC memory card
Procedure: online in STEP 7 via Online & diagnostics
Requirement: There is an online connection between CPU/PROFINET IO device and PG/PC and
the CPU is configured.
Proceed as follows to perform a firmware update online via STEP 7:
1. Select the module in the device view.
2. Select the "Online & diagnostics" menu command from the shortcut menu.
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CPU
✓
✓
13.4 Firmware update
Display PROFINET IO devices
Maintenance
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