Runtime and firmware update
Software updates for HMIs and IPCs, or routers are related to the operating system running on each device. A Runtime or a firmware update may be required to use the HMI or iPC.
Operating System and device | Software update |
ASEM 6300 iPCs and third-party devices with Windows Runtime | Runtime |
Stratix® 4300 , OptixPanel™, Embedded Edge Compute Module and OptixEdge™ | Firmware (Runtime, System Manager, OS image, FactoryTalk Optix) |
You can update your device Runtime and firmware in two ways:
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.
Manual Runtime and firmware update
- InFactoryTalk® Remote Access™Manager, access the section.
- SelectDownloadnext to the desired update. You will be directed to a specific Rockwell Automation webpage. Once your request will be authorized, you will receive an email including a link for the actual update download.
- Download the install file and store it on your device.
- Depending on your device:
- If you are updating Windows Runtime for ASEM 6300 iPCs or third-party devices, run the install file to proceed with the Windows Runtime update.
- If you are updating Ubuntu 22 Runtime for ASEM 6300 iPCs or third-party devices, see Ubuntu 22 Runtime installation and configuration.
- If you are updating the firmware forStratix® 4300, OptixPanel™, Embedded Edge Compute Module or OptixEdge™, refer to theUpdate the device firmwaresection of System Manger.To learn more about System Manager, download this user manual:
NOTE:
Make sure that your device is not restarted while the update is in progress.
Over-the-air (OTA) update
Access
FactoryTalk®
Remote Access™
Manager to run or schedule automatic updates for
your device:Provide Feedback