Downloading the Intermediate OS to the Device
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Intermediate OS
An intermediate .bin file must be used for some processors and software versions before upgrading with the final .bin file.
This intermediate file must be used when upgrading a Premium processor as follows:
Procedure
The following table describes the procedure for downloading the intermediate OS.
Step
Action
Result
1
To launch OS Loader, click Start → Programs → EcoStruxure Control Expert → OS Loader.
The Welcome window is displayed.
2
Keep the default settings of the context file and proceed to the next step by clicking Next....
The Communication Protocol window is displayed.
3
Select the driver to be used for communication between the PC and the PLC.
  • for a Premium processor select UNTLW01
  • for an Ethernet port select FTP
Proceed to the next step by clicking Next....
The protocol window is displayed.
4
As Device Type:
  • select Processor for a processor or Direct Device for an Ethernet port, and
  • select Local Head for a Local Head device or Remote I/O Drop for a remote module
Remark 1: for the Local Head, the Slot Number indicates the position of the target module in the rack.
Remark 2: for the Remote I/O Drop, the Slot Number indicates the position of the target module in the rack and the Drop Number indicates the remote target module address.
5
For a Premium processor, click Connect.
For an Ethernet port:
  • Select the FTP Address of the target device specific to the FTP communication type,
  • Click Connect.
In the Device area the active node Node: SYS-PLC is displayed (Premium).
6
Select the active node Node: SYS-PLC.
Remark: If the PLC is not stopped at this moment, the Stop PLC button can be used.
Proceed to the next step by clicking Next....
The Operation window is displayed.
7
Select Download OS to device, click Browse... and select the file..
8
Proceed to the next step by clicking Next....
A message is displayed.
9
Click OK.
Green markers must be present. If not, the selected file and device are incompatible. The filename and device name must be identical.
The File and Device Info window is displayed.
10
Proceed to the next step by clicking Next....
The Summary window is displayed.
11
Click Download.
The Progress - Initialization window is displayed meaning that the intermediate operating system is downloaded to the processor.
12
When the download is completed, the Progress (100%) window appears, click Close in the different windows to exit OSLoader.
13
For a Premium processor, press the processor Reset button.
14
Re-start OSLoader to download the final OS binary.
Check the new OS version before downloading the final OS binary.