For compatibility, the Hardware Loader must have the same major version as the Hardware Compiler.
Install the Hardware Loader with Apax:
apax add --dev @ax/hwld
In a Microsoft Windows environment, it is necessary to set up the PG/PC interface.
If no other Siemens automation product is installed, a PC Identifier installation is necessary. If hwld is called without PC Identifier installed, the following message will be shown:
A required system dependency 'PC-Identifier' is not installed. Run 'apax add @ax/pc-identifier --dev' to download the latest installer, then execute 'apax pc-identifier install' to install PC
-Identifier on the system.
After the installation or if other Siemens automation products are installed on the system, a new Set PG/PC Interface control panel will appear.
In the control panel dialog, go to the Access Path tab.
The Access Point Application should be S7ONLINE and under Interface Parameter Assignment Used preferred interface.TCPIP.auto.1 must be selected.
Call the Hardware Loader:
apax hwld --help