Service and maintenance
7.1 Overview
SIMOTION D4x5-2
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1)
Downloading project to
the target system
Upgrading SINAMICS
5)
Firmware update using a
CompactFlash card
Backing up the CompactFlash
card data
Selecting between the three update methods
Update via CompactFlash card
only possible if valid
rmware is located on the
CompactFlash card
Update using the
device update tool
Upgrade via IT DIAG
Update - preparatory measures
2)
Check whether a new device
requires a new boot loader
2)
Check whether the new
version requires a new boot
loader
Upgrading the boot loader on the
CompactFlash card
Run rmware and/or project update
Save/compile project; check
consistency
Libraries can be
device-dependent
Libraries are
version-
dependent
Upgrading a library
Only as
required for
external CUs
3)
Upgrading device version of
SINAMICS S120 CUs
Upgrading technology
packages (TP)
Device replacement in HW Cong
Preparing the device replacement
The target version (= version of the device into which import
is performed) is also specied when the platform is replaced
Platform replacement via
XML export/import
Upgrading a user project to the new
SCOUT version
only if required
only if
required
Backing up user data
(backing up variables)
Creating backup copy
(project/CompactFlash)
D445
(SM150)
D445
(S120)
D445-2D410
D445-2C240
D410 PN D410 DP
D4x5-2 D4x5
D455-2D445-2
V2.6.2
V2.5
PN2.2
PN2.1
V4.1 SP4
V4.1 SP2
V4.2
V4.1
Examples
Platform replacement
via XML export/import
Device replacement
via HW Cong
SINAMICS
version
PROFINET
version
Service pack or
hotx version
Main
version
Action/measure
Upgrading a project
Overview of upgrade options
4)
4) 4)
only if required
Memory card/target hardware SIMOTION SCOUT/project
Replacement of the SIMOTION controller
Activity
aects
Libraries can be
device-dependent
only possible if valid
rmware is located on the
CompactFlash card
not relevant relevant
1)
Alternative: Load the project to the Compact Flash card using a card reader
2)
See SW compatibility list (http://support.automation.siemens.com/WW/view/en/18857317)
3)
The versions of SINAMICS Integrated and Controller Extensions are upgraded automatically in the HW Config
during device replacement
4)
The technology packages are automatically upgraded. If necessary a TP can be specified by the user
5)
SINAMICS components are upgraded/downgraded to the component version of the CompactFlash card. Ensure
that LED codes are observed. After the upgrade it is necessary to switch the device off and on.
Figure 7-1 Overview of upgrade options