> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://support.powerio.com/hub/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://support.powerio.com/hub/faq/faq-en/powerio-system-faq/updates-und-versionen.md).

# Updates and versions

This article explains which updates are available and how the versions can be read.

## Which updates are available?

The system is modular, which gives us the ability to provide updates quickly and easily. Updates are divided into 3 areas:

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{% tab title="Firmware" %}
**Definition - *****Firmware***

* The firmware contains the system. Upon delivery, you always receive a device with the latest firmware version.

**Firmware Download**

* The current firmware is on the support page in the [download area](/hub/downloads/en/powerio-downloads/t1.b100-firmware.md).

**Update option**

* Via the **web interface** of the device
* or the **Device Manager** (Bulk Updates)

**Recommendation/Other:**

* Always perform only an upgrade to a newer version.
* Should problems occur with a new version, then [contact us](https://www.powerio.com/de/kontakt) please.
* A downgrade is possible, but should only be carried out in consultation with powerIO Support.
  {% endtab %}

{% tab title="Bootloader" %}
**Definition - *****Bootloader***

* The bootloader ensures the system starts and offers the possibility to restore the device to factory settings. Upon delivery, you always receive a device with the latest bootloader version.

**Bootloader Download**

* The current firmware is on the support page in the [download area](/hub/downloads/en/powerio-downloads/t1.b100-firmware.md).

**Update option**

* Via the **web interface** of the device
* or the **Device Manager** (Bulk Updates)

**Recommendation/Other:**

* Always perform only an upgrade to a newer version.
* A downgrade is not possible
  {% endtab %}

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**Definition - *****Applications***

* An Application can be installed flexibly on a device as needed. An overview of the Applications can be found [here](/hub/powerio-r-system/en/applications/available-apps.md).

**Application Downloads**

* The current firmware is on the support page in the [download area](/hub/downloads/en/user-applications/codesys.md).

**Update option**

* Via the **web interface** of the device

**Recommendation/Other:**

* Only one Application can be installed per Application
* An upgrade of Applications is always possible and recommended.
* A downgrade is possible. To do this, the newer version must be uninstalled and the desired older Application can be installed.
* In the download area, the notes regarding minimum firmware versions must be observed.
  {% endtab %}
  {% endtabs %}

{% hint style="warning" %}
Please obtain the update files only from the official source in the support section. The file extension for update files is \*.PIOP
{% endhint %}

## Reading versions via the web interface

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**Web interface - All Devices**

Navigation *"Dashboard" ->* Tab *"System Information"*

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or: Navigation *"System" ->* Tab *"Firmware Upgrade"*

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{% tab title="Bootloader" %}
**Web interface - All Devices**

{% hint style="info" %}
Before the version of the bootloader is displayed, the "Advanced Mode" must be activated.
{% endhint %}

Click the "gear" icon and *"Advanced Mode"* activat&#x65;*.*

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Navigation *"Dashboard" ->* Tab *"System Information"*

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or: Navigation *"System" ->* Tab *"Firmware Upgrade"*

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{% endtab %}

{% tab title="Applications" %}
**Web interface - All Devices**

An Application always consists of two versions.

* *powerIO Version*\
  \- version of the "application package" (packages) \*.PIOP file
* and *Version*\
  \&#xNAN;*-* The version of the Application itself

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**Section -&#x20;*****"Uploaded powerIO packages"***

* Here are the uploaded Application packages with the version(s)\\

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{% hint style="info" %}
From the same Application, several Application packages can be uploaded if they have different "*powerIO versions*" have.
{% endhint %}

**Section -&#x20;*****"Installed powerIO packages"***

* Here are the installed Applications with the respective version

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{% endtab %}
{% endtabs %}

## Reading versions with the powerIO Device Manager

With the Device Manager, you can read the firmware and bootloader version in a network with one or more powerIO Devices. This means you do not need to access the web interface of the end devices.

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{% step %}

#### Installing and using the powerIO Device Manager

* Install the powerIO Device Manager
* Desktop application OR directly as "User Application" on a powerIO device\
  \
  Information about the [powerIO Device Manager can be found here](/hub/powerio-r-system/en/applications/available-apps/device-manager.md)
  {% endstep %}

{% step %}

#### Start the application and read versions

* After starting the application, the network is searched for devices and the respective versions are displayed in the column

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