Simotion Kernel Update - Siemens SIMOTION C230-2 Equipment Manual

Maintenance
9.1

SIMOTION Kernel update

Each C230-2 always contains the latest version of the SIMOTION Kernel when it is
delivered. The user can install newer or older versions via an update.
You can obtain the SIMOTION Kernel versions (CD ROM can be ordered) from
your local Siemens contact person.
Note:
The SIMOTION Kernel and the technology packages must always have the same
software version. To avoid incompatibilities when replacing the C230-2, it is recom-
mended that the SIMOTION Kernel version of the current configuration is stored
on the Micro Memory Card.
You can copy the SIMOTION Kernel via a PG/PC with the appropriate Micro
Memory Card adapter (see Section 8.4) from this CD ROM to the Micro Memory
Card.
Proceed as follows:
1. Insert the Micro Memory Card in the slot of the SD card/MMC adapter.
Prerequisite is that the adapter has been installed.
2. Insert the CD ROM containing the SIMOTION Kernel in the CD drive of your
PG/PC.
3. Open the Windows Explorer.
Note
The Micro Memory Card must be displayed as a drive with an arbitrary letter in
the Windows Explorer.
4. Copy the c230_2fw.bin file from the CD to the Root Directory of the Micro
Memory Card via the Windows Explorer.
5. Remove the Micro Memory Card from the PG/PC.
6. Switch off the power supply for the C230-2.
7. Insert the prepared Micro Memory Card into the C230-2.
8. Switch on the power supply for the C230-2.
The C230-2 compares the version of the SIMOTION Kernel on the Micro
Memory Card with that on the C230-2 and automatically carries out an update.
– First, the version of the SIMOTION Kernel stored in the C230-2 is deleted.
The "RUN", "STOP" and "BUS2F" LEDs flash.
– Then the new version of the SIMOTION Kernel is transferred from the Micro
Memory Card to the C230-2. During the data transfer, the "SF", "RUN",
"STOPU", "STOP", "BUS1F" and "BUS2F" LEDs illuminate in sequence.
Note: The C230-2 cannot be switched off during this phase.
– After completing the SIMOTION Kernel update, the C230-2 performs a re-
start and goes into the STOP mode.
The C230-2 can then be operated with the new SIMOTION Kernel.
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