Downloading the OS to Ethernet Devices

Overview

The procedure below is for upgrading:

processor Ethernet ports
processors with Ethernet Copro
140 NOE 771 •• modules
140 NOC 78• •• modules
140 CRP 312 00 modules
TSX ETY •••• modules

Preconditions

Check if the hardware can be upgraded.

In Control Expert or PL7:

Configure a rack with:
- a power supply
- the processor, and
- the Ethernet module if needed
Configure the embedded Ethernet port or the Ethernet module IP address.
No program is necessary.
Check that only the PC with OSLoader and the PLC rack are on the Ethernet network.

NOTE: This note concerns the Ethernet Copros of Safety PLCs CPU 6x1 60S products. It is possible to download a new version of the Ethernet processor firmware into the Quantum Safety CPU with the OSLoader even in Safety Mode without stopping the PLC. However, Schneider Electric recommends not to download the Ethernet processor firmware in run state of the Safety Mode.

Procedure

The following table describes the procedure for downloading the OS to Ethernet devices.

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 FTP communication driver. Proceed to the next step by clicking Next....	The FTP Target window is displayed.
4	Select Direct Device, enter the IP address in the FTP Address field (see preconditions) and click Connect. Remark: If requested, enter the MAC address of the target PLC. The MAC address can be found on the front of the module.
5	Click Next >.	The Operation window is displayed.
6	Select Download OS to device, click Browse... and select the file.
7	Proceed to the next step by clicking Next.... 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.
8	Proceed to the next step by clicking Next....	The Summary window is displayed.
9	Click Download.	The Progress - Initialization window is displayed meaning that the operating system is downloaded to the processor.
10	When the download is completed, the Progress (100%) window appears, click Close in the different windows to exit OSLoader.
11	The device needs at least 60 seconds to reboot and implement the new Exec files. When this process is completed, the RUN and STS LEDs on the module are lit for at least 30 seconds. Remark: If the RUN and STS LEDs do not lit steady during 30 seconds after 2 minutes, perform a power cycle on the module. Check the new OS version.
12	Repeat the procedure as many times as needed to transfer the various files.