Administration - Software update tab
On the SOFTWARE UPDATE tab you can add and manage the update repositories.
The update repository is the place where the firmware files are located.
You can add a new update repository and add update packages to the repository.
Currently, you can choose between two places from which updates can be obtained: A local repository (Directory) and the CURe server (Cure). CURe stands for central update repository.
Update repositories overview
1 | Button to add an external repository |
2 | Name of the repository |
3 | Type of the repository: Directory (local repository) or CURe (central update repository server) |
4 | URI of the repository server |
5 | Date of the last update |
6 | Button to delete a CURe server |
External repository
- To add an external repository, click the ADD EXTERNAL REPOSITORY button.
A new window opens.
- Enter a name, the URI of the external repository and the credentials.
Note: If you want to use the CURe server from Phoenix Contact, use the following URI: https://www.phoenixcontact.com/cure
You do not need to enter a username or password for this. - Click the button.
The added repository is shown in the list.
Add local update package
If you do not want to obtain updates via the external server, you can also select update packages locally via your file system.
Note: For information on how to obtain updates via the external server, see the Update packages overviewtopic.
An update package consists of the firmware file and the description file.
- Choose the local repository.
- Click the UPLOAD SOFTWARE PACKAGE button.
Note: Before uploading the update package, the Device and Update Management checks whether there is still enough memory available on the device (EPC).
button or the - Select the update package.
- Click the
button.
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• Published/reviewed: 2024-08-08 • Revision 16 •
• Published/reviewed: 2024-08-08 • Revision 16 •