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Table of Contents
1 Goal ..................................................................................................................................... 4
2 Requirement ......................................................................................................................... 4
4 Theory .................................................................................................................................. 5
4.2 Operator controls and display elements of the CPU 1214C DC/DC/DC .....................................6
4.3.5 Downloading a firmware update from the SIEMENS Support website .............................. 19
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2 Requirement
No prerequisites have to be met for successful completion of this chapter.
3 SIMATIC S7-1200 controller, e.g. CPU 1214C DC/DC/DC – Firmware V4.2.1 or higher
2 SIMATIC STEP 7
1 Engineering station Basic (TIA Portal) V14
SP1 or higher
4 Ethernet connection
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4 Theory
4.1 SIMATIC S7-1200 automation system
The SIMATIC S7-1200 automation system is a modular microcontroller system for the lower
performance range.
A comprehensive range of modules is available to optimally adapt the system to the automation
task.
The S7 controller consists of a power supply and a CPU with integrated inputs and outputs or
additional input or output modules for digital and analog signals.
If necessary, communication processors and function modules for special tasks such as stepper
motor control are also used.
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With an integrated power supply (24 V connection) and integrated inputs and outputs, the CPU
1214C DC/DC/DC is ready for immediate use without additional components.
For communication with a programming device, the CPU has an integrated TCP/IP connection.
The CPU can thus communicate with HMI devices or other CPUs over an Ethernet network.
① 24 V connection
② Plug-in terminal block for user wiring (behind the cover flaps)
③ Status LEDs for the integrated IO and the operating mode of the CPU
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– Firmware update of CPUs, signal modules (SM) and communication modules (CM)
– In STOP mode, the CPU is not executing the program and you can download a project.
The CPU does not have a physical switch for changing the operating mode.
You use the button on the operator panel of the STEP 7 Basic software to change the operating
mode (STOP or RUN). The operator panel also contains an MRES button for performing a
memory reset and displays the status LEDs of the CPU.
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In addition, there is an ERROR LED for indicating errors and a MAINT LED for indicating a
maintenance requirement.
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– SIMATIC S7-1200
– Basic Panels
STEP 7 Basic V14 provides the following functions for plant automation:
– Firmware update
– Programming
– Documentation
– Creation of visualizations for SIMATIC Basic Panels with the integrated WinCC Basic software
® Users can specify their own default settings for certain settings in the TIA Portal. A few
important settings are shown here.
® In the project view, select the ® "Options" menu and then ® "Settings".
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® One basic setting is the selection of the user interface language and the language for the
program display. In the curriculums to follow, "English" will be used for both settings.
® Under ® "General" in "Settings", select "User interface language ® English" and "Mnemonic
® International".
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You need a TCP/IP connection in order to upgrade the CPU of a SIMATIC S7-1200 controller
from the PC, the programming device or a laptop.
It is important that the IP addresses of both devices match for the computer and SIMATIC
S7-1200 to communicate with each other via TCP/IP.
First, we will show you how to set the IP address of a computer with the Windows 10 operating
system.
® Select the network icon in the taskbar at the bottom and click ® "Network settings".
® In the network settings window that opens, click ® "Ethernet" and then on ® "Change
adapter options".
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® Select the desired ® "LAN Connection" that you want to use to connect to the controller and
click ® "Properties".
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® You can now use the following IP address, for example ® IP address: 192.168.0.99 and enter
the following ® subnet mask 255.255.255.0. Accept the settings. (® "OK")
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Before a firmware update of the CPU can be performed, set the IP address of the SIMATIC
S7-1200 correctly so that the programming device can reach the CPU via TCP
(IP communication). The IP address of the SIMATIC S7-1200 is set as follows:
® Double-click the Totally Integrated Automation Portal to select it. (® TIA Portal V14)
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® In the project tree under ® "Online access", select the network adapter that was set
previously. If you click ® "Update accessible devices", you will see the IP address (if
previously set) or the MAC address (if IP address has not yet been assigned) of the
connected SIMATIC S7-1200. Select ® "Online&Diagnostics".
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® Under ® "Functions", you now find the ® "Assign IP address" item. Enter the following IP
address here (example): ® IP address: 192.168.0.1 ® Subnet mask 255.255.255.0. Click ®
"Assign IP address" and this new address will be assigned to your SIMATIC S7-1200.
® If the IP address was not successfully assigned, you will receive a message in the ® "Info"
window under ® "General".
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® If the IP address could not be assigned, the program data on the CPU must be deleted. This
is done by resetting the CPU. To reset the controller, select the ® "Reset to factory settings"
function and then ® "Delete IP address" and click ® "Reset".
® Confirm the prompt asking if you really want to reset the module with ® "Yes".
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® Once the CPU has been reset, click ® "Update accessible devices" again. The MAC address
of the connected SIMATIC S7-1200 can now be seen. Select ® "Online&Diagnostics" again.
Select ®"Assign IP address" under ®"Functions". Enter the following IP address here
(example): IP address: 192.168.0.1 Subnet mask 255.255.255.0. Click "Assign IP address"
and this new address will be assigned to your SIMATIC S7-1200.
® You will receive a message regarding successful transfer of parameters in the ® "Info" ®
"General" window.
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You can download current firmware updates free of charge from the Industry Online Support of
SIEMENS AG.
® support.automation.siemens.com
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® In "Searching for product information", enter the CPU for which you need a firmware update.
For example: ® "S7-1200 CPU1214C"
® Under "Filter criteria for entries" select the "Entry type" ® "Download" and click the entry with
firmware updates for your CPU in the selection list.
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® Various updates are offered in the next window. Select the update recommended for the
upgrade.
® If you have not already registered, do so in the next window. (® "Yes I would like to register
now"), or if already registered – log in with your "Login" and "Password". (® "Login")
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® Enter the requested data for the registration, select the option "Download of export restricted
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® Go back to the Login. After login, consent to the procedure for export-restricted software.
(® I agree ® "Next")
® Enter the requested data for "Download recipient" and "Final recipient".
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® Confirm that your inputs are correct and accept the export regulations. (® "Next")
® Once you have received confirmation of the export release, you can save the firmware update
on your computer. (® "Save as")
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® Enter the desired memory location on your computer and click ® "Save".
® Click the downloaded compressed file in Windows Explorer and select ® "Extract All".
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The files with the firmware update can be imported into the "SIMATIC S7-1200" CPU as follows.
® In the project tree under ® "Online access", select the network adapter that was set
previously. If you click ® "Update accessible devices", you will see the IP address of the
connected SIMATIC S7-1200. Select ®"Online&Diagnostics". Under the "General" menu
item, you can check the current firmware in your CPU in "Diagnostics".
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® Select the previously downloaded and extracted firmware file ® "6ES7 ***-*****-****.upd" on
your computer and click ® "Open".
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® The following dialog indicates whether your firmware file is compatible with your CPU.
Now start the update. (® "Run update")
® The progress of the update and its successful completion are indicated with the following
dialogs. Click ® "OK" to confirm.
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5 Additional information
You can find additional information as an orientation aid for initial and advanced training, for
example, Getting Started, videos, tutorials, apps, manuals, programming guidelines and trial
software/firmware, at the following link:
siemens.com/sce/s7-1200
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Further information
Siemens AG
Digital Factory
P.O. Box 4848
90026 Nuremberg
Germany
siemens.com/sce
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