SIMATIC
Hotfix 1 (K5.6.0.1) for STEP 7 V5.6 Programming software for SIMATIC S7 / M7 / C7
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Installation and Usage notes
These notes supersede information contained in other documents.
Please read these notes carefully, since they contain important information for the installation and use of Hotfix 1 for STEP 7 V5.6.
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Contents
Installation notes
1 Contents of the Consignment
2 Hardware Requirements
3 Software Requirements
4 Installation
Usage (Release Notes)
1 Innovations and changes compared to earlier versions
1.1 What is new compared with Version 5.6?
Installation Notes
These installation notes contain important information that you need for the Hotfix installation. Please read these notes before the installation.
This package comprises:
Hotfix 1 (K5.6.0.1) for the software package STEP 7 V5.6 (DVD version order number: 6ES7 811-4CC08-...)
No changes compared with STEP 7 V5.6.
STEP 7 V5.6
4.1 Installation of Hotfix 1 for STEP 7 V5.6
Prerequisite for the installation of this Hotfix is an existing installation of STEP 7 V5.6.
Due to the fact that your PLC/PC must be restarted after the installation in order to completely enter all system variables, please close all applications (STEP 7, MS Word etc..) before starting the setup.
Start the file "*.exe" of Hotfix 1 for STEP 7 V5.6. The files will then be copied to the PLC/PC and entries will be made in MS Windows files. Operating instructions will be given to you during setup. The drive onto which you install Hotfix 1 for STEP 7 V5.6 will be determined by the installed STEP 7 version.
These notes supersede information contained in the manuals and the online help.
1 Innovations and Changes Compared to Earlier Versions
1.1 What has Changed Compared to Version STEP 7 V5.6?
Installation
· As of this hotfix: If after installing a hotfix for STEP 7 V5.6 the original installation is changed with "Change program" or "Repair program" the hotfix needs to be installed again.
HW Config
· Ab diesem Hotfix: In a configuration that uses the function "Use different method to obtain IP address" there is no longer a warning relating to the NTP server address and another subnet.
SIMATIC Manager
· As of this hotfix: The display of the object size of objects larger than 2 GB has been improved.
Report System Errors
· As of this hotfix: A battery fault is also displayed for a CPU if this is operated in a non-redundant configuration.
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