Reset To Factory Settings; Resetting The Cpu To Factory Settings - Siemens SIMATIC S7-1500 System Manual

Maintenance

13.5 Reset to factory settings

Reference
For additional information on the topic of firmware update, refer to the STEP 7 online help
and the following FAQ on the Internet
(https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/89257657).
See also
Overview (Page 161)
13.5 Reset to factory settings
13.5.1

Resetting the CPU to factory settings

Function
"Reset to factory settings" restores the CPU to its delivery state. The function deletes all
information that was stored internally on the CPU.
Rec ommendation:
If you want to remove a PROFINET CPU and use it elsewhere with a different program, or
put it into storage, restore the CPU to its delivery state. When resetting to factory settings,
remember that the IP address parameters are also deleted.
Options for resetting a CPU to factory s ettings
To reset the CPU to its delivery state, follow these steps:
● using the mode switch
● using the display
● using STEP 7
● using the SIMATIC Automation Tool
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Automation system
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