Converter → Memory Card - Siemens SINAMICS G115D Operating Instructions Manual

Functional restrictions with memory cards from other manufacturers
The following functions are either not possible – or only with some restrictions – when using
memory cards from other manufacturers:
• Know-how protection is only possible with one of the recommended Siemens memory
cards.
• Under certain circumstances, memory cards from other manufacturers do not support
writing or reading data from/to the converter.
7.1.2 Converter → Memory card
We recommend that you insert a memory card before switching on the converter power
supply for the first time. The converter then automatically ensures that the actual parameter
settings are saved both in the converter as well as on the card.
You can transfer parameter settings from the converter to the memory card by the following
methods:
• Automatic transfer
• Transfer with Startdrive
• Transfer with SINAMICS G120 Smart Access
Automatic transfer
Precondition
The converter power supply has been switched off.
Procedure
1. Insert an empty memory card into the memory card slot.
Note
Accidental firmware update
If the memory card contains a converter firmware, the converter may perform a firmware
update after the supply voltage has been switched on.
Note
Accidental overwrite of the converter settings
When the supply voltage is switched on, the converter automatically accepts the settings
already backed up on the memory card. If you use a memory card on which settings are
already backed up, you will overwrite the settings of the converter.
• Use an empty memory card for the first automatic back-up of your settings.
2. Switch on the converter power supply.
After the converter power supply has been switched on, it copies all modified parameters to
the memory card.
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