This and the following topic describe the firmware update procedure for Modicon M580 CPUs. The procedure is different for CPUs with existing firmware versions:

  • version 4.01 or later

  • earlier than version 4.01

EcoStruxure™ Automation Device Maintenance

EcoStruxure™ Automation Device Maintenance is a standalone tool that replaces the Unity Loader tool for firmware versions 4.01 or later. It simplifies the firmware update of devices (single or multiple) in a plant.

EcoStruxure™ Automation Device Maintenance supports the following features:

  • Automatic device discovery

  • Manual device identification

  • Certificate management

  • Firmware update for multiple devices simultaneously

NOTE: For a description of the download procedure, refer to the EcoStruxure™ Automation Device Maintenance, User Guide.

Updating Firmware Versions 4.01 or Later

For M580 CPUs equipped with firmware version later than 4.01, only EcoStruxure™ Automation Device Maintenance can be used to update device firmware. From EcoStruxure™ Automation Device Maintenance, connect to the CPU using the INSTALLER privileges.

For M580 CPUs equipped with firmware version equal to version 4.01, use loader firmware upgrade password account as configured in Control Expert.

You can connect the CPU in one of the following ways:

The file used to update firmware will have an .SEDP extension.

For a description of the firmware update procedure for CPUs with firmware version 4.01 or later, refer to the EcoStruxure™ Automation Device Maintenance, User Guide.