Hello, I am currently using a CPU 317-2DP with Firmware Version V2.1.8. Unfortunately, the TIA Portal only offers V2.6 for this model, with no option to upgrade the firmware. When attempting to upgrade using Simatic Manager, I encountered a message stating that firmware upgrade is not supported. Are there any alternative methods available for upgrading the firmware? One possible solution is to utilize an 8MB MMC for the upgrade, but this option can be costly due to the current 64kb MMC in use.
If you're looking to have your CPU flashed, feel free to send it over to me in the UK. I offer this service at no cost, but please note that you will be responsible for covering the postage fees.
User collinsd70 graciously offered to flash your CPU for free (from the UK), but you would need to cover the postage costs. While grateful for the offer, you are located far from the UK. Could you provide details on the flashing process so you can potentially find a local technician to do it, as it is said to require specific Siemens hardware?
hafizzz_ahmad mentioned the possibility of hiring a local professional due to the specific Siemens hardware required for this procedure. You'll need a costly Siemens MMC card and a USB prommer to load the firmware update. Are you certain TIA is necessary? It might be best to use STEP7 Classic for the S7-300 instead.
In a forum discussion, JesperMP mentioned the need for a large Siemens MMC card and a USB prommer to load firmware updates, which can be costly. While considering using TIA, it may be more cost-effective to stick with STEP7 Classic for S7-300. This advice comes from personal experience working on a retrofit project. Despite recommending an upgrade to S7-1500, budget constraints led to sticking with the old S7-300 system for now.
After conducting tests, I found that my project works well with the newer hardware even though I have old hardware, specifically the et200s cpu. You likely won't need to perform a firmware upgrade as it should work fine. I recommend selecting version 2.6 and maintaining the current version at 2.1 for optimal performance.
Hey there! It seems like you're navigating the rocky waters of firmware updates with the Siemens CPU. I had a similar issue some time ago, and after a bit of hunting around, I found a workaround that might help you. If you have access to a CPU 315-2DP, you can take the MMC from your 317-2DP, put it into the 315-2DP, and perform the update using the Simatic Manager. Once the process is complete, take the MMC out of the 315-2DP and place it back into your 317-2DP. This worked wonders for me, sidestepping the MMC size issue without any extra cost. Hope you find this helpful!
Hey there! I've encountered this issue before too. As far as I know, the firmware version that TIA Portal provides is the minimum version to conduct specific functions, so it's not necessarily required to upgrade your CPU to that version. Meanwhile, for the Simatic Manager problem, did you check if the firmware version you are aiming for is compatible with the respective software version? The compatibility info between the software and firmware version might be found in Siemens technical documents online. If it's compatible and you still get that message, you may want to reach out to Siemens customer service directly. Hope this helps!
It sounds like you're in a bit of a bind with that firmware upgrade! If you can't upgrade through TIA Portal or Simatic Manager, using an 8MB MMC is indeed one of the common ways to perform firmware updates, though I totally understand the cost concern. Another approach you might consider is reaching out to Siemens support directly – they can sometimes offer insights or workarounds specific to your situation. Additionally, checking online forums or user groups could lead to discovering others who have faced similar challenges and might have found alternative solutions or even shared their experiences with less expensive MMC options. Good luck!
✅ Work Order Management
✅ Asset Tracking
✅ Preventive Maintenance
✅ Inspection Report
We have received your information. We will share Schedule Demo details on your Mail Id.
Answer: Answer: No, TIA Portal V2.6 does not support upgrading the firmware of CPU 317-2DP from V2.1.8 to V2.6 directly.
Answer: Answer: The Simatic Manager might not support firmware upgrades for this specific model or version directly.
Answer: Answer: One possible alternative method is to use an 8MB MMC for the upgrade, but this option could be costly due to the current 64kb MMC in use.
Join hundreds of satisfied customers who have transformed their maintenance processes.
Sign up today and start optimizing your workflow.