Firmware compatibility
Beckhoff EtherCAT devices are delivered with the latest available firmware version. Compatibility of firmware and hardware is mandatory; not every combination ensures compatibility. The overview below shows the hardware versions on which a firmware can be operated.
Note
- It is recommended to use the newest possible firmware for the respective hardware
- Beckhoff is not under any obligation to provide customers with free firmware updates for delivered products.
Note | |
Risk of damage to the device! Pay attention to the instructions for firmware updates on the separate page. |
EM7004 | |||
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Hardware (HW) | Firmware (FW) | Revision No. | Date of release |
06 - 13* | 04 | EM7004-0000-0017 | 2010/11 |
05* |
| 2011/11 | |
EM7004-0000-0018 | 2019/01 |
*) This is the current compatible firmware/hardware version at the time of the preparing this documentation. Check on the Beckhoff web page whether more up-to-date documentation is available.