Automatically updating the firmware of connected devices


By activating the automatic firmware update, the product searches and installs new firmware versions of connected SMA products automatically provided an Internet connection exists. In the process, an available firmware update may take up to 48 hours.

The automatic firmware update can be activated via the user interface during commissioning.

Firmware updates despite disabled automatic firmware update

The automatic firmware update is installed on connected SMA products even if the automatic firmware update function is disabled in the parameters of the connected SMA products.

  1. Only perform the automatic firmware update for connected SMA products if firmware updates are to be installed.

Functional limitations during the update

While an update is being performed, the functions of the product may be limited. The product is performing a restart and may be without function at times. This process takes several minutes and cannot be canceled.

Requirements:

  • The user interface must be open and you must be logged in as Installer or Administrator.

  • The connected SMA products must support automatic firmware updates via the product.

Procedure:

  1. Select the product in the focus navigation.
  2. Select the menu Configuration.
  3. Select the Parameters menu item.
  4. Select the value Yes for the parameter Device updates activated. This disables the automatic firmware update function in the parameters of the connected SMA products.
  5. Click on [Save].