Updating the firmware for multifunction I/Os

This step shows you how to update the firmware of the multifunction I/Os. The firmware is provided by Beckhoff Service and the update is carried out in TwinCAT.

Requirements:

EtherCAT firmware file (*.efw)

Proceed as follows:

1. Start TwinCAT in configuration mode (config mode).

2. On the left in the structure tree, click the CX7028 device and then click the Online tab.
Updating the firmware for multifunction I/Os 1:

3. Click the Bootstrap button to switch the multifunction I/Os to the bootstrap state.

4. Click the Download button and select a current efw file.
Updating the firmware for multifunction I/Os 2:

The update takes about 3 to 4 minutes. A progress bar indicates the progress of the update. Do not switch the CX7031 off during this time.

When the update is complete, return to the Operational (Op) state by clicking the Op button.