Siemens SIMOTION D4 Series Manual page 84

Supplementary system components
6.2 Fan/battery module
Replacement during POWER ON
The fan/battery module should preferably be replaced in the POWER OFF state.
In principle, replacement during POWER ON is possible, but the following aspects must be
taken into consideration:
● If the fan/battery module is disconnected and heat dissipation is required because of the
● With the D445-2 DP/PN and D455-2 DP/PN, the control unit switches to the RESET
● During the replacement, the missing fan and battery is signaled via the system variables
The causes of an unintentional failure can be, for example:
● No PeripheralFaultTask has been configured; if no PeripheralFaultTask is configured, the
● A delayed replacement can result in a RESET mode
● Cables may be unintentionally disconnected during the replacement
Rules for handling backup batteries
Improper handling of backup batteries can lead to a risk of ignition, explosion and
combustion. The regulations of DIN EN 60086-4, in particular regarding avoidance of
mechanical or electrical tampering of any kind, must be complied with.
● Do not open a battery. Replace a faulty battery only with the same type.
● Only use a replacement from Siemens (see Section Available spare parts and
● Always try to return old batteries to the manufacturer or deliver these to a registered
For information on shipping and storage of backup batteries, see Section Shipping and
storage conditions.
See also
Shipping and storage conditions (Page 63)
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temperature conditions, a fan fault is signaled (fan fault is signaled via system variable,
PeripheralFaultTask and diagnostic buffer entry; if no PeripheralFaultTask is configured,
the control unit switches to STOP mode)
mode after approx. 1 minute when a fan fault occurs in order to protect itself
fanbattery.fanexisting and fanbattery.batteryexisting.
WARNING
The fan/battery module should only be replaced when the CPU is in STOP mode so that
there is no risk of an unintentional failure of the machine/plant.
control unit switches to STOP mode when a fan fault occurs
WARNING
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recycling company.
SIMOTION D4x5-2
Manual, 11/2010