Download Modicon M580 - Hardware - Reference Manual

CPUs
CPU Firmware Upgrade
Introduction
You can upgrade the CPU firmware by downloading a new firmware version with Unity Loader.
The firmware download can be performed by connecting to either of the following:
the CPU mini-B USB connector (see page 38)
 the CPU Service port (see page 42)
 the Ethernet network

Refer to the Unity Loader manual for a description of the download procedure (see Unity Loader,
a SoCollaborative software User Manual).
Enabling CPU Firmware Upgrade
To enable the firmware upgrade check the CPU security settings (see page 156).
Firmware File
The firmware file is a *.ldx file.
Upgrade Procedure
Follow these steps to upgrade the CPU and BME XBP ••00 rack firmware:
Step
48
Action
1
Install Unity Loader software provided with Unity Pro.
2
Connect the PC that is running Unity Loader to the CPU.
3
Launch Unity Loader.
4
Click Firmware tab.
5
In the PC list box, select the .ldx file that contains the firmware file.
6
When connected with Ethernet, check that the MAC address indicated in the PLC box
corresponds to the MAC address marked on the CPU.
7
Check that transfer sign is green to allow transfer from PC to CPU.
8
Click Transfer
9
Click Close
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