Update preparation

So that you can perform a firmware update, a connection must be made to the computer with TwinCAT that controls the AX5000. It is quite usual for you not to be in the area where the equipment is operated. That is not also necessary, because there are three different procedures for establishing a connection:

Direct accesses to the control computer

You are in the same place where the equipment is operated and can work directly on the control computer. In this case you can continue immediately with the next chapter "Performing the update".

Remote access to the control computer

You are in a different place and have no direct access to the control computer. In this case you can also perform a firmware update on the control computer using one of the remote connections (VPN tunnel with remote desktop, VNC etc.) that are usual in the IT world. Please make sure that the firewall is configured accordingly for the remote connection and that you have the necessary rights. After establishing the remote connection you can continue with the next chapter "Performing the update".

Remote access by ADS

You are in a different place and have no direct access to the control computer, or the control computer is located in a cleanroom or the like. In this case you can also perform a firmware update via remote access by ADS. Please read in the Online Information System how to implement remote access by ADS. Afterwards you can continue with the chapter "Performing the update". The Online Information System is multilingual!