Upgrading The Unit Software - Siemens SINAMICS DCM Operating Instructions Manual

11.1.1

Upgrading the unit software

Step 1: Backup the configuration
The drive parameter assignment is not lost while updating the software. In spite of this,
before starting the software update, backup the drive configuration:
● Backup the parameter assignment on a memory card (see Chapter "Functions of the
● Backup the parameterization in a STARTER project (see Chapter "Commissioning using
Step 2: Software update of the drive
Notes:
Only those memory cards that Siemens has prepared for these systems are accepted.
If the memory card is formatted, then this must always be realized with the FAT16 setting.
Download the current software release: See preface
Procedure:
● Unzip the *.zip file to an empty memory card
● Insert the card in the drive, which has been switched-off, and switch the unit on again.
● Carry out a POWER OFF / POWER ON. The new software is now active. During the first
Note
As a result of the unit software update, DCC charts in the unit are not automatically
upgraded to the new DCC version. This is also not absolutely necessary. See also step 5
(next chapter).
NOTICE
Electronics power supply must not be interrupted during the update, otherwise the update
will need to be restarted.
Note
To safely remove the memory card, see Chapter "Functions of the memory card"
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memory card") and/or
the STARTER commissioning tool")
The firmware is updated. The update has been completed if the RDY-LED and the DP1-
LED flash at 0.5 Hz (the update takes about 12 min).
power up
– the connected TM modules and/or SMC30 carry out a SW update (after the software
update of these components, it is necessary to carry out a POWER OFF / POWER
ON for these components)
– indicates to an optionally connected AOP30, that a new AOP software is available.
Confirm the prompt after the update with "OK".
Maintenance
11.1 Upgrading software releases
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