Siemens CP 1243-8 IRC Operating Instructions Manual

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Diagnostics and upkeep6.2 Downloading firmwareCP 1243-8 IRCOperating Instructions, 06/2015, C79000-G8976-C385-01 101Link: (https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/ps/21162/dl)On the Internet page, select the "Entry list" tab and the "Download" entry type. There you willfind the available firmware files.There are three different ways of loading a new firmware file on the CP:● Saving the firmware file on the memory card of the CPUYou will find a description of the procedure for loading on the memory card of the CPU onthe Internet page of Industry Online Support shown above.● Loading the firmware with the online functions of STEP 7 via Ethernet / Internet● Downloading the firmware via the Web server of the CPU (as of CPU firmware versionV4.0)The last two methods are described below.Loading the firmware with the online functions of STEP 7 via Ethernet / InternetRequirements:● The CP can be reached using its IP address.● The engineering station and the CP are located in the same subnet.● The new firmware file is stored on your engineering station.Procedure:1. Connect the engineering station to the network.2. Open the relevant STEP 7 project on the engineering station.3. Select the CP or the CPU of the station whose CP you want to update with new firmware.4. Enable the online functions using the "Connect online" icon.5. In the "Connect online" dialog, select the Ethernet interface "PN/IE" in the "Type ofPG/PC interface" list box.6. Select the slot of the CP or the CPU.Both methods are possible.7. Connect using the "Connect" button.The "Connect online" wizard guides you through the remaining steps in installation.You will find further information on the online functions in the STEP 7 information system.Downloading the firmware via the Web server of the CPUFollow the steps below to connect to the Web server of the CPU from the engineering stationand to download the CP's new firmware file to the station.Requirements in the CPU configuration1. Open the corresponding project on the engineering station.2. Select the CPU of the station involved in STEP 7.