Create update package

In the ribbon under “Update” > the “Create update package” tab, assemble an update package from various components. This package allows you to update the included components on other devices as a complete package.
Note: This feature is not available on all devices, and is generally not available on older devices.

  1. Click the [Update] button in the ribbon, then click „Create update package“.

  2. If you select “Firmware,” it is included in the update package. You can either select a firmware file from the file system or directly from the WAGO Download Center.
  3. If the selected firmware does not match the currently configured device, you will receive a notification and can select a different file (depending on the target device for the update).
  4. In the WAGO Download Center, the currently configured firmware version is always selected first.
  5. If you select “Device settings,” the device settings will be included in the update package. You can exclude certain features by checking the box next to them in the selection field.
  6. If you are using a device with I/O modules, “Module settings” will appear. Select this option to include I/O module data in the update package.
  7. If you select CODESYS, you can include the CODESYS application in *.atpkg format in your update package. Alternatively, you can choose whether the existing CODESYS application should be deleted.
  8. Note: Creating *.atpkg files
    *.atpkg files can be created in CODESYS using the WAGO Solution Builder add-on. Download the add-on from the  WAGO Download Center and install it in CODESYS (Tools > CODESYS Installer > Install files). Create an “Application Template Manager.” To do so, click “Application” > “Add Object” > “WAGO Application Template Manager” within the project tree. Assign the object a title. Download the *.atpkg file via the “WAGO” tab > “WAGO Solution Builder” > “Export Application Template.”
  9. The “Signing” option cannot be disabled because update packages must always be signed. If a private key has already been selected, it is shown here with a green check mark. If no private key for signing has yet been selected, do this in the general settings:
    Click [Set private key] to go directly to the general settings, or click the gear icon in the top bar.
  10. In the “Update Packages” tab, select the private key (PKCS#8-encoded) using the file selection option.
  11. The file is verified against the valid key.
  12. Close the general settings.
  13. The key is applied and the update package is signed with the key.
  14. Select “Encryption” if you want to encrypt the update package with a password. Enter a password and repeat the entry.
  15. To create the update file, click [Start creation].