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Update plans overview

Update plans overview On this page you get an overview of all update plans in the system.  You can configure or delete existing update plans and create a new update plan.  Once you have created an update plan, you can add assets. On the UPDATE PLANS… Read More

Example workflow 

Example workflow  In this section you can see an example workflow. For details on the individual steps, see the linked topics. Create a connection to an OPC UA® server and scan this connection for assets. Manage your assets. Add update packages.  Create an update plan. Read More

Administration – Software update tab

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,… Read More

Add software update package

Add software update package On the SOFTWARE tab you can manage and update PLCnext Engineer projects on your PLCnext Control. To do this, open PLCnext Engineer  and add the version information in your PLCnext Engineer project (see example screenshot below). Export the software package.  Upload the exported *.zip file in the Device and Update… Read More

DaUM changelog

DaUM changelog This topic lists changes made to the Device and Update Management in updates, beginning with release 2023.9 (reverse order – most recent changes at the top). Release Windows® service 2025.3.1 Correction of the configuration of the nssm service Release Windows® service 2025.3, PLCnext Technology App 25.3.0.2282, Docker® 25.3.0 Enforce change of default password When… Read More

Trouble shooting  

Trouble shooting   You have encountered a problem? Find the solution here: General When I try to update a new device via the DaUM during initial commissioning, the update fails.When I try to update a new device via the DaUM during initial commissioning, the update fails. Read More

Device and Update Management: access and first steps

Device and Update Management: access and first steps Available from firmware 2023.0 LTS for installation on EPC 15×2 and  BPC 9102S Note: To install the Device and Update Management as PLCnext Technology App, you need an EPC 1502 (item no. 1185416), EPC 1522 (item no. 1185423) or BPC 9102S (item no. 1246285) device with a firmware version 2023.0 LTS (or newer).  The Device and Update Management makes it possible to provide firmware and software updates for your devices. Read More

OPC UA® servers & clients overview

OPC UA® servers & clients overview On the OPC UA® SERVERS & CLIENTS tab you create a connection to an OPC UA® server and scan this connection for assets. Or you register an OPC UA® application.  On the DISCOVERY tab you see applications that were announced by a discovery server and require your… Read More

Backups

Backups General information Backup and restore mechanisms are used for fast recommissioning after a possible system failure or device reset. Previously backed up data is transferred to the same PLCnext device and the original status is restored. In this version the PLCnext Backup app is responsible… Read More

Administration

Administration On this page you make several settings on various tabs. Below you will find information about these tabs: Global tab Software update tab Users / Clients tab GDS tab Certificate tab   • Published/reviewed: 2025-08-22  ❁  Revision 083 • … Read More