Overview Of Replacing Converter Components - Siemens SINAMICS G120D Original Instructions Manual

Corrective maintenance

10.2 Overview of replacing converter components

10.2 Overview of replacing converter components
Permissible replacement of components
In the event of a long-term function fault, you must replace the Power Module or Control
Unit. The converter's Power Module and Control Unit can be replaced independently of each
other.
Replacing the Power Module
Replacement:
Same type
•
Same power rating
•
Death or material damage
Replacing converters of different types can result in an unpredictable drive response.
In all cases that are not permitted according to the table above, recommission the drive
after replacing an converter.
Device replacement without removable storage medium - only for communication via PROFINET
If you have created a topology in your control, you can use environment detection to replace
a defective converter with a new device of the same type and with the same software
release. Recommissioning is not required in this case.
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Replacement:
Same type
•
Higher
power rating
•
Power Module and motor must be
adapted to one another (ratio of
motor and Power Module rated
power > 1/8)
WARNING
Replacing the Control Unit
Replacement:
Same type
•
Same firmware version
•
After replacing the Control Unit, you must restore the
converter's settings.
Operating Instructions, 04/2014, FW V4.7, A5E34261542B AA
Replacement:
Same type
•
higher
firmware version
•
(e.g. replace FW V4.2 by
FW V4.3)
Converter with control units CU250D-2