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 2026.0, Docker® 2026.0.0 Encrypted database The DaUM uses an encrypted database to store all information, especially the sensitive information like device passwords and… Read More
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 The Device and Update Management makes it possible to provide firmware and software updates for your devices. Firmware files are provided via the Phoenix Contact Central Update Repository server (CURe server). The Device and Update Management software is available as a PLCnext Technology App up to version 25.6.0.295, as a Windows® service and as a Docker® container:… Read More
Installation of the DaUM in a Docker® container Available from DaUM version 2025.0 You can install the Device and Update Management in a Docker® container. You get the latest DaUM Docker® images from Docker® Hub. Here is a *.zip file for download with files you will need later on: DaUM_Docker_1.0.zip Note: Upgrading to… Read More
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 Note: With PLCnext Technology firmware versions 2024.0 LTS and 2024.6, backups are performed with the DaUM Backup and Restore app. From PLCnext Technology firmware version 2025.0, the DaUM Backup and Restore app no longer works. Instead, the DaUM requires a new interface to enable backup and restore which is configured via PLCnext Engineer. Backups from PLCnext Technology firmware version 2025.0… Read More
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 Notifications tab • Published/reviewed: 2026-07-31 ☀ Revision 099 • … Read More
Update packages overview On this page you get an overview of the update packages. Currently there are two types of update packages: firmware and software. You can find each of them on the corresponding tab. Firmware update packages – areas and functions You can search for… Read More
Administration – GDS tab On the GDS tab you make all settings around the GDS (Global Discovery Server). GDS support In the GDS support area you specify whether you want to use a GDS or not. You also specify whether you want to use the internal… Read More
Features Below is an overview with the features in the Device and Update Management versions and the matching PLCnext Technology device firmware versions. PLCnext Technology device firmware versions You can use the following DaUM features if the devices to be updated have at least the specified firmware version. DaUM feature PLCnext Technology device firmware version[1] 2023.0 LTS 2023.3… Read More
