Description FW update firmware version V4.5.

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Updating firmware in RUN is possible as of this firmware version. An update is only possible
from one version to the next, for example, from V4.5.5 to V4.5.6
For information, refer to the respective update description and the Fault-tolerant systems S7400H system manual under "Updating the firmware without a memory card" and "Firmware
update in RUN mode".
Description: Difference of the operating system update compared to the remaining S7400 CPUs
After the actual firmware update, the self-test is started on the fault-tolerant system; this may
take several minutes. This time depends on the load memory (size of the inserted memory card)
and the configuration of the work memory.

Description of replacement scenario

Both CPUs must have the same firmware version in an S7-400H. If one CPU of your S7-400H
fails, order a new CPU with the same order number. It will be delivered with the latest firmware
version. This firmware version may be higher than the firmware version of the CPU being
replaced. In this case, you must downgrade the new CPU to the older firmware version.
You have two options for the downgrade:
1.

using the memory card

(see description ..)
2.
using the online functionality as described below:

Add the new CPU to your automation system.

Do not connect the fiber-optic cables yet.

Select this CPU in HW Config or in SIMATIC Manager.

Execute the menu command "PLC > Update firmware". The "Update
firmware" dialog box opens. Here you select the firmware file with the same
version as that of the previous CPU.

Upload this file to the CPU. The new CPU now has the same firmware version
as the one it replaces.

Now connect the fiber-optic cables.

Transfer the system to the Redundant operating state by starting the CPU.
Description of the operating system update with a memory card
Requirements for creating an operating system update card:

S7 memory card
Flash 8 MB (order number 6ES7 952-1KP00-0AA0) or greater
STEP 7 with product version V3.1 or higher
Programming device or PC with external prommer for programming the
memory card

Procedure for creating an operating system update card using STEP 7:

Download the required CPU file
Unzip the file with a double-click on the file name
Delete the memory card with: "File/Delete/S7 Memory Card" in Simatic
Manager.
Program the operating system by selecting the following in Simatic Manager:
"PLC/Update AS OS", select the target directory and start the programming
process by opening the file CPU_HD.UPD.
The operating system update card is programmed when the standard mouse
pointer appears again.

General procedure for an operating system update:

Power OFF at the power supply (PS) of the rack in which the CPU is installed.
Insert the prepared operating system update card into the CPU.
Power ON at the power supply of the rack in which the CPU is installed.
The operating system is transferred from the memory card to the internal
FLASH EPROM.
During this transfer, all the LEDs on the CPU are lit (INTF, EXTF, FRCE, CRST,
RUN, STOP). The operating system update takes about 2 minutes and is
completed when the STOP LED on the CPU flashes slowly => memory reset
request from the system.
NOTICE:
The self-test is started immediately after the update and can take several
minutes, depending on the memory configuration.
Power OFF at the power supply and possible insertion of the memory card
intended for the operation.
Power ON at the power supply.
The CPU automatically performs a memory reset and is then operational
immediately.
Set the time after the successful operating system update.

Description of the operating system update in RUN

As a general rule, any firmware update in RUN can only be from one firmware version to the
next higher firmware version. A downgrade is not possible in RUN. See also the notes on the
respective version-specific description.
Procedure for automatic firmware update:
Initial situation: Both CPUs are in redundant operation. Redundant operation
1.

For CPU access protection with password: Select a CPU of the fault-tolerant
system in SIMATIC Manager and select the menu command PLC > Access
authorization > Setup. Enter the CPU access password.
2.
Select one of the two CPUs either via Simatic Manager -> Project or HW
Config. Do not use the menu command "Accessible nodes" in Simatic Manager.

3.

Select the menu command "PLC > Update firmware"

A wizard is started that can automatically update the firmware on both CPUs.

The complete update description and alternative solutions are described in the Fault-tolerant
S7-400 H Systems system manual under "Firmware update in RUN mode".

Link:
https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/document/109474703/downloadoperating-system-updates-v45h-cpu412-3h-cpu414-4h-cpu414-4h-pgcpu417-4h-?dti=0&pnid=13828&lc=en-WW