Update/Downgrade Firmware
If you want to use one or more devices with another firmware version than the one set, you can change the firmware version via the interface.
Changing the firmware version is not only useful for a regular update; older firmware versions can also be used, for example, to readjust older configurations (compatibility required).
NOTICE
Follow instructions to avoid damage to equipment
Interrupting the update/downgrade process may damage the device. For this reason, observe the following information.
Hardware Notes
- Do not switch devices off.
- Do not interrupt the power supply of the device.
- Do not remove devices from the node group.
- Ensure that communication with the device is not interrupted during the update/downgrade process.
- If replacing the firmware via the service interface, disconnect the fieldbus cable from the device beforehand.
- Do not exit the software during the operation.
- Only perform the update/downgrade from a local hard disk.
Software Note
- Stop applications on the device before the update/downgrade process.
- Programs and data on the device can be lost when replacing the firmware. Make sure you have a recent backup of the data.
- The application and other files in the memory or file system must be transferred to the new controller after replacing the firmware.
- After the update/downgrade, note the new firmware version (xx) in the box on the controller.
Note
Disclaimer when changing the firmware!
Liability claims against WAGO GmbH & Co. KG regarding material or immaterial damage caused by changing the firmware are excluded. Use is at the risk of the user exclusively.
Note
Additional information from WAGO Support!
Additional information about the firmware update/downgrade is available from WAGO GmbH & Co. KG Support.
Note
Connection information as a prerequisite for replacing the firmware!
It is necessary to define connection settings for each device for which you want to update/downgrade. The settings are necessary to access the controller (see points below).
Note
Replacing the firmware can take a few minutes!
Note that replacing the firmware can take a few minutes depending on the device hardware. The progress bar may be aborted depending on the process. Wait until the process ends with a status message.
- First, open the WAGO Download Center and download the required firmware.
- In the WAGO Device Manager, select the device for which you want to change the firmware.
- Click the [Firmware] button in the ribbon.
- The “Firmware” view opens and shows the device and the firmware version currently in use.
- Click on the folder icon and select the downloaded wup firmware file from your file system.
- Optional: Click [Options] and enter a timeout for the head station.
- Click [Start].
- The steps that are carried out during the replacement process are displayed under “Status.”
- If you want to cancel the running replacement operation prematurely, click on the Cancel icon
in front of the respective progress bar. In such case, the previous firmware is restored.
- After the firmware has been successfully replaced, the new firmware version is displayed next to the device name.