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How can I update the firmware of a Twido PLC with the TwidoSoft software?

To update the firmware in a Twido PLC with the TwidoSoft software, proceed as follows:

Start TwidoSoft (Start/All programs/TwidoSoft/TwidoSoft),
Select the Tools menu, Update the PLC firmware
Follow the 4 steps indicated in the "Twido Windows Executive Loader" wizard.

Another way to access to the "Twido Windows Exec Loader" is to go to the installation folder and open the file "TWEL.exe".
The default path is the following:
C:\Program Files (x86)\Schneider Electric\TwidoSoft\bin

The Twido firmware files from the TwidoSoft software can be found in this FAQ.

Important information:
The Twido range is discontinued and the possible replacement is the Modicon M221. The software to program this new controller is the EcoStruxure Machine Expert Basic also free.
The software can automatically be migrated to this new platform but check with our support center your architecture to validate the migration.