Runtime and firmware update
Software updates for HMIs and IPCs, or routers are related to the operating system running on each device. In fact, a Runtime or a firmware update may be required.
Operating System and device | Software update |
Windows IPCs or computers | Runtime |
Linux HMIs and routers | Firmware (Runtime, System Manager, OS image, Optix) |
NOTE:
The updating process may require automatically restarting a remote device. Before planning any software or firmware update, make sure that the plant machinery is properly secured.
To carry out software updates, proceed as follows:
- In FactoryTalk Remote Access Manager, access thesection.
- SelectDownloadnext to the software that you wish to update.
- You will be directed to a specific Rockwell Automation web page.
- Once your request will be authorized, you will receive an email including a link for the actual update download.
- Download and extract the container file onto your Windows device. If your device operates with Linux, you must download the .img container file on another device and store it onto a USB stick first, then plug it into your device.
- Depending on the operating system of your device:
- If you are updating a Linux device, restart it. The device detects a new update and runs it.
- If you are updating a Ubuntu 22 device, follow the procedure described in Ubuntu 22 Runtime installation and configuration.
- If you are updating a Windows device start the executable file.
IMPORTANT:
Make sure that the router is not rebooted while its firmware update is in progress.
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