Update Procedure

Introduction

Each of the following chapters describes the update procedure for CPU, modules, switches, and racks in a Modicon M580 PAC.

To proceed with a firmware or OS update, you need the following elements:

Unity Pro software version 8.0 or later installed on the PC.

NOTE: Unity Pro is the former name of Control Expert for version 13.1 or earlier.

It is not necessary to launch Unity Pro/Control Expert for a firmware or OS update.
The new firmware or operating system file. It can be downloaded from http://www.schneider-electric.com.
Unity Loader software. It is available for download on http://www.schneider-electric.com/ww/en/download and has to be installed on the PC.

The following standalone modules can be updated:

The following Hot Standby modules can be updated:

The following racks can be updated:

What Is in This Part?

This part contains the following chapters: