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Video: How do you update the M241 or M251 firmware using Controller Assistant?

Issue
How do you update the M241 or M251 firmware using SoMachine or EcoStruxure Machine Expert Controller Assistant?

Product Line
Modicon M241 PLC
Modicon M251 PLC
EcoStruxure Machine Expert / SoMachine v4.1 or higher

Environment
EcoStruxure Machine Expert / SoMachine - Controller Assistant tool in Windows

Resolution
There are two methods of updating the M241/M251 firmware.
Below are the instructions for M241/M251 Firmware Update using SoMachine Controller Assistant:

[Method 1 - SD Card]

Use a SD Card that has been Formatted Fat32
From SoMachine Central > Select Maintenance
Select Controller Assistant
Select Update Firmware..
Choose the controller Type M241 or M251 (don't get these mixed up from the pick list
Select the Latest Firmware and the correct Controller
Select Next
Select Next
Select Write to..
Select Write
After it completes the Write.
Select Close
Eject the SD Card.
Power off the M251
Insert the SD card.
Power on M251
SD light should be flashing.
After about 3 minutes
SD Light should be now on Solid.
Power off M251 and remove SD card.

[Method 2 - Ethernet or USB cable connected to the SoMachine Network]

Use a SD Card that has been Formatted Fat32
From SoMachine Central > Select Maintenance
Select Controller Assistant
Select Update Firmware..
Controller Type M241/M251
Select the Latest Firmware and the correct Controller
Select Next
Select Next
Select Write to Controller...
Select the Controller from the list of devices on the SoMachine Network by double-clicking on it
Click "Connect"
A progress bar will appear. Wait until the transfer is complete
Wait until the RUN light is flashing steadily after completion
Follow steps 1 to 9 (or find the Controller Selection screen in SoMachine) and observe the Firmware Version column to confirm the firmware version is up to date