Updating the Firmware of AC500 Devices from the SD \ Card¶
There are two options to update a device’s firmware from a file stored \ on a SD card:
- Update automatically during system start.
- Trigger the update via a PLC Browser command.
The following table shows the update possibilities per device:
| Device / File | From SD Card during System start | From SD Card with PLC-Browser command | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| CPU Bootcode | no | yes -> sdboot x with x = according version; e.g sdboot 2_3_1 |
|
| CPU Firmware | yes | yes -> sdfirm x with x = according version; e.g sdfirm 2_3_1 |
|
| CPU Display | yes | yes -> sddisplay x with x = according version; e.g sddisplay 2_3 |
only for PM57x, PM58x, PM59x |
| Communication Module Firmware | yes | yes -> sdcoupler x with x = [1|2|3|4] = external Communication Module [1|2|3|4] (also CM574-RS) |
|
| OnboardIO Firmware | yes | yes -> sdonboardio x x = according version; e.g sdonboardio 1_1_6 |
only for PM55x, PM56x |
| RTC Firmware | yes | yes -> sdrtcbat x x = according version; e.g sdrtcbat 1_1_7 |
only for TA561-RTC or TA562-RS-RTC as option of PM55x or PM56x |
Note
Please be aware, that during the update triggered with a PLC Browser Command the file SDCARD.INI on the SD card is evaluated too. For additional details see Storage Devices: SD Memory Card in AC500
- SD Card File System on the general SD card structure.
- The Command File SDCARD.INI for details on the SDCARD.ini file and its keys.
- File content as of version V2.x for a detailed description of the behaviour of the update keys.
Attention
:strong:No POWER OFF during flash process!
During the flash process it is not allowed to switch the power off; otherwise, the CPU could be damaged and unavailable anymore.
During the display update it is powered off and on automatically!