Automatic Backup - Siemens SINAMICS G120XA Operating Instructions Manual

8.1.2.1

Automatic backup

Precondition
The converter power supply has been switched off.
Function description
Procedure
1. Insert an empty memory card into the converter.
2. Switch on the power supply for the converter.
After the power supply has been switched on, the converter copies its changed settings to the
memory card.
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Note
Accidental damage to the converter firmware
If the memory card contains converter firmware, the converter may perform an operating
system update the next time the supply voltage is switched on. If you switch off the supply
voltage during the operating system update, the converter firmware may be incompletely
loaded and damaged. The converter cannot be operated with corrupt firmware.
● Before inserting the memory card, ascertain whether it also contains converter firmware.
● Do not switch off converter power supply during an operating system update.
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.
● To automatically backup your settings, use only a memory card that does not contain any
other settings.
SINAMICS G120XA converter
Operating Instructions, 03/2019, FW V1.0, A5E44751205B AB
Firmware upgrade and downgrade (Page 853)
Saving the settings and series commissioning
8.1 Memory card
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