BECKHOFF EL7037 - Manual (Page 220)

Appendix
8.4 Firmware compatibility
Beckhoff EtherCAT devices will be equipped with the last available firmware on delivery. There are certain
dependencies between firmware and hardware, not all combinations are compatible.
The overview below shows which firmware is compatible to a certain hardware status.
Notice
• It is strictly recommended to apply the last available firmware on the particular hardware
• There is no customer right to get a firmware update at no charge for already delivered products by the
Beckhoff company.
Attention
Damage of devices possible!
Please note the details concerning the firmware update on the special page.
If you run a device in BOOTSTRAP mode to initiate a firmware update, it it possible that
there is no checking of compatibility of the firmware.
A damage of the device is possible!
Please always make sure, that the firmware is suitable for the hardware status of the de-
vice!
EL7037
Hardware (HW) Firmware (FW) Revision No. Date of release
- - - -
EL7047
Hardware (HW) Firmware (FW) Revision No. Date of release
00 - 02 01 EL7047-0000-0016 2014/07
02 EL7047-0000-0017 2015/01
*) At the time of creation of this documentation this is the current compatible hardware status.
Please check the Beckhoff website for the latest documentation.
8.5 Restoring the delivery state
Restoring the delivery state To restore the delivery state for backup objects in ELxxxx terminals, the CoE
object "Restore default parameters", SubIndex 001 can be selected in the TwinCAT System Manager
(Config mode) (see Fig. “Selecting the ‘Restore default parameters’ PDO”)
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