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Introduction Safety instructions Description Preparation for use SINAMICS CONNECT 500 Mounting and installation Connection Operating Instructions Commissioning Operation Maintenance Replacement parts Disposal Service & Support Standard topology 10/2019...
Note the following: WARNING Siemens products may only be used for the applications described in the catalog and in the relevant technical documentation. If products and components from other manufacturers are used, these must be recommended or approved by Siemens. Proper transport, storage, installation, assembly, commissioning, operation and maintenance are required to ensure that the products operate safely and without any problems.
Connect the LAN cable to the IPC (premounted version of the connectivity module) ...25 Connection (connectivity module version that can be retrofitted) ..........25 Commissioning ............................27 Setting up the remote desktop connection to the IPC............27 Activating the internet time.....................28 Setting recovery points......................29 SINAMICS CONNECT 500 Operating Instructions, 10/2019...
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Maintenance ...............................41 Updating, backing up and restoring software components ............41 Activating/deactivating the service mode ................41 Updating Windows .........................42 Siemens Security Advisories via CERT .................43 Replacing connectivity module components ................43 Deleting the data of the connectivity module .................44 Fault rectification ........................44 9.7.1...
References to other texts always refer to the beginning of the chapter. Naming convention In this documentation, the term "Connectivity module" is subsequently used for the "SINAMICS CONNECT 500" product. In this documentation, the term "IPC" is subsequently used for the "SIDRIVE IQ Drive System Connect Nano" product.
● Through appropriate training and experience, they are able to recognize and avoid risks and potential dangers in their particular field of activity. ● Those responsible have instructed them to carry out the work. SINAMICS CONNECT 500 Operating Instructions, 10/2019...
● Always place electrostatic sensitive devices on conductive bases. ● Always pack, store and transport electronic modules or components in conductive packaging, such as: – Metallized plastic or metal containers – Conductive foam material – Domestic aluminum foil SINAMICS CONNECT 500 Operating Instructions, 10/2019...
Siemens’ products and solutions undergo continuous development to make them more secure. Siemens strongly recommends that product updates are applied as soon as they are available and that the latest product versions are used. Use of product versions that are no longer supported, and failure to apply the latest updates may increase customer’s exposure to cyber...
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● Keep the software up to date. Regularly inform yourself about product security updates. You can find information about this topic on the Internet pages for Industrial Security (Page 9). ● Keep yourself up to date with security advisories and bulletins, published by Siemens ProductCERT (https://www.siemens.com/global/en/home/products/services/cert.html).
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2.6 Security recommendations "SIMATIC NET Industrial Ethernet / PROFINET Passive network components" System Manual Information relating to the most commonly used components and installation guidelines for networked automation systems in buildings is provided here (https:// support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/84922825). SINAMICS CONNECT 500 Operating Instructions, 10/2019...
The connectivity module and SIDRIVE IQ are used to monitor the state/condition of the converter. The connectivity module cannot be used to influence the converter. The connectivity module is not a remote maintenance system. SINAMICS CONNECT 500 Operating Instructions, 10/2019...
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● MCB feeder Additionally available software: ● Siemens CMS X-Tools ● Siemens CMS X-Tools Analysis Library ● Omicron OMSSystemSW Do not exit or deactivate any of the active services so as not to diminish the functionality of the connectivity module.
(https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/ 109751848) ● Instructions for the connectivity module version that can be retrofitted (https:// support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/ps/25520) The documentation of the software installed on the IPC is provided on the IPC in the relevant program folder. SINAMICS CONNECT 500 Operating Instructions, 10/2019...
SIDRIVE IQ. Operating data can be displayed using SIDRIVE IQ. SIDRIVE IQ provides technical data on the drive components and the results of the analysis in operation and the status for users. Further, it provides suggestions relating to preventive maintenance activities, for example. SINAMICS CONNECT 500 Operating Instructions, 10/2019...
Description 3.5 Data security Overview of the overall system The following diagram provides you with an overview of the system: SINAMICS CONNECT 500 SIMATIC IPC127E SCALANCE X005 Local Service PC SINAMICS Drive (e.g. GM150) ① Direct physical network connection (point-to-point Ethernet cable) to the local service PC for commissioning and main‐...
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● Configuration of the Windows Firewall ● User account control ● Whitelisting Whitelist Make no changes to the whitelist that go beyond commissioning and maintenance activities. Personal data The connectivity module neither uses nor processes personal data. SINAMICS CONNECT 500 Operating Instructions, 10/2019...
For additional information, see Chapter "Standard topology medium-voltage converters with CU320-2 (Page 53)". LAN connection in the company network with Internet access Carefully ensure that the LAN connection is established according to Siemens industry standards. Additional information is provided in the Configuration Manual SINAMICS Industrial Security (https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/109751848) for medium- voltage converters.
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If you require additional access options, provide SIEMENS customer service (Page 51) with additional email addresses. You receive the following emails after Siemens customer service has created a user account: ● "User Credentials for Drive System Analyzer" email with the link to the Drive System Analyzer and the appropriate login data ●...
A warning is also issued if programs attempt to change important Windows settings. Configure the Security Center corresponding to your requirements. In addition, the Siemens CERT guidelines (https://www.cert.siemens.com/) are applied to the device. Operation without antivirus software Antivirus software is not preinstalled on the IPC.
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Preparation for use 4.4 Operation without antivirus software SINAMICS CONNECT 500 Operating Instructions, 10/2019...
(Page 43). Mounting and installation (connectivity module version that can be retrofitted) The instructions to mount and install the connectivity module version that can be retrofitted are provided in the Internet (https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/ps/25520). SINAMICS CONNECT 500 Operating Instructions, 10/2019...
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Mounting and installation 5.2 Mounting and installation (connectivity module version that can be retrofitted) SINAMICS CONNECT 500 Operating Instructions, 10/2019...
5. Connect the LAN cable to interface "X1 P1" of the IPC. ① Interface X1 P1 Connection (connectivity module version that can be retrofitted) The instructions to mount and install the connectivity module version that can be retrofitted are provided in the Internet (https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/ps/25520). SINAMICS CONNECT 500 Operating Instructions, 10/2019...
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Connection 6.2 Connection (connectivity module version that can be retrofitted) SINAMICS CONNECT 500 Operating Instructions, 10/2019...
Ensure that the service PC is in the same subnet as the IPC. ① Interface X3 P1 4. Using the terminal diagram, identify where the miniature circuit breaker for the connectivity module is located. SINAMICS CONNECT 500 Operating Instructions, 10/2019...
2. Open the date and time settings by clicking on link "Date and Time". 3. Click on button "Change time zone". 4. Set the time zone to "(UTC) Coordinated Universal Time" and confirm with "OK". 5. Switch to tab "Internet Time". 6. Click on "Change settings...". SINAMICS CONNECT 500 Operating Instructions, 10/2019...
1. On the IPC desktop, open folder "Troubleshooting". 2. Select script "11_create_recovery_point". 3. In the shortcut menu, execute command "Run as administrator". Updating Windows After switching on the IPC for the first time, perform all security-relevant Windows updates. SINAMICS CONNECT 500 Operating Instructions, 10/2019...
PC. Carefully note that the connection key is only valid for 7 days. After the validity expires, the connection key can no longer be used to log in the connectivity module with SIDRIVE IQ. SINAMICS CONNECT 500 Operating Instructions, 10/2019...
MAIN" and "Last MCL status: Success" in the status line in the lower part of the program window. Replacing parameter lists and alarm lists The parameter lists and alarm lists must be replaced after a new firmware version has been installed. Then restart service "Drive System Connect". SINAMICS CONNECT 500 Operating Instructions, 10/2019...
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Plugin configuration > Parameter files". 3. In the right-hand column, click on "..." (open). Dialog "Parameter file configuration" opens. 4. Right-click in field "Xml File Containing Parameter Description". 5. Select the shortcut menu command "Select". SINAMICS CONNECT 500 Operating Instructions, 10/2019...
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Commissioning 7.7 Replacing parameter lists and alarm lists 6. Navigate to directory "C:\ProgramData\Siemens\DriveSystemConnect\config \SinamicsBase\GM150" 7. Select the parameter list that matches your firmware. 8. Click on "Open". 9. Select menu command "File > Save". SINAMICS CONNECT 500 Operating Instructions, 10/2019...
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1. Navigate to "Connection Task container > GM150 > Plugin container > SINAMICS Plugin > Plugin configuration > Alarms and warnings". 2. In the right-hand column, click on "..." (open). Dialog "Reading of Alarms and Warnings" opens. SINAMICS CONNECT 500 Operating Instructions, 10/2019...
7.8 Checking the connections to the converter Control Unit 3. Right-click in field "Xml File containing message texts". 4. Select the shortcut menu command "Select". 5. Navigate to directory "C:\ProgramData\Siemens\DriveSystemConnect\config \SinamicsBase\GM150" 6. Select the alarm list that matches your firmware.
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The counter values increase if a connection exists. Resolving connection problems For problems involving the converter Control Unit, restart the service "Drive System Connect" (Page 44). You can find additional information on resolving connection problems in Chapter "Fault rectification" (Page 44). SINAMICS CONNECT 500 Operating Instructions, 10/2019...
1. Create the recovery points for both partitions of the IPC. 2. Disconnect the connection from the local service PC to the IPC/to the converter Control Unit. 3. Withdraw the LAN cable from the SCALANCE switch interface. 4. Close the converter control cabinet. SINAMICS CONNECT 500 Operating Instructions, 10/2019...
Operation Data evaluation with SIDRIVE IQ In operation, the connectivity module captures data from the drive components, and transfers this data to SIDRIVE IQ (www.siemens.com/sidrive-iq) for analysis. SINAMICS CONNECT 500 Operating Instructions, 10/2019...
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Operation 8.1 Data evaluation with SIDRIVE IQ SINAMICS CONNECT 500 Operating Instructions, 10/2019...
Recommendation: Before carrying out any maintenance work, create a backup copy of the software components. When required, all software component updates, e.g. for security-relevant updates are provided via Siemens Industry Online Support (https:// support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/ps/25520). To install software components on the IPC, follow the instructions provided in Chapter Activating/deactivating the service mode (Page 41).
Windows updates. You can connect the IPC to the company's own Windows update server. Additional information Additional information relating to recovery points is provided in Chapter "Setting recovery points (Page 29)" and in the Microsoft Windows Help. SINAMICS CONNECT 500 Operating Instructions, 10/2019...
Maintenance 9.5 Replacing connectivity module components Siemens Security Advisories via CERT Inform yourself about the Siemens Security Advisories from Siemens CERT (https:// www.siemens.com/global/en/home/products/services/cert.html). Check the specific advisories for each connectivity module component (Page 13). Promptly implement the product-relevant security advisories of the components or the connectivity module.
Control Unit. Further, we recommend that the service is restarted when you encounter connection problems with the Control Unit. Procedure 1. Open application "Drive System Connect Diagnose". 2. Select menu command "Tools > Start / Stop service". SINAMICS CONNECT 500 Operating Instructions, 10/2019...
SCALANCE switch. Protect your local service PC against unauthorized access. Under no circumstance weaken the hardening measures of the connectivity module. 4. Set up a service connection from the local service PC to the converter Control Unit. SINAMICS CONNECT 500 Operating Instructions, 10/2019...
4. Set the online value to "[1] Yes". 5. Click on "Copy from RAM to ROM". 6. Save the settings. Note The FTP server is immediately activated. The FTP server is only deactivated after the Control Unit is restarted. SINAMICS CONNECT 500 Operating Instructions, 10/2019...
The list of available replacement parts can be obtained through the replacement parts service "Spares on Web (https://www.sow.siemens.com/)" by selecting the serial number and the MLFB of the drive component. The link to the Spares On Web for every configured asset is provided in the SIDRIVE IQ application "IQ Fleet".
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Replacement parts 10.2 Replacement parts for the connectivity module SINAMICS CONNECT 500 Operating Instructions, 10/2019...
When disposing components etc., also observe the information and notes in the documentation of the various components (Page 15). If you have any further questions about disposal and recycling, please contact your local Siemens organization. SINAMICS CONNECT 500 Operating Instructions, 10/2019...
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2. Delete all the data from the components. To do this, follow the instructions in Chapter Deleting the data of the connectivity module (Page 44). 3. Dispose of the connectivity module according to national regulations or recycle it. SINAMICS CONNECT 500 Operating Instructions, 10/2019...
Please contact your local partner if you wish to request service. This office will contact the responsible service center on your behalf. You can find your local partner in the relevant contact database (www.siemens.com/yourcontact). SINAMICS CONNECT 500 Operating Instructions, 10/2019...
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Service & Support SINAMICS CONNECT 500 Operating Instructions, 10/2019...
Standard topology Standard topology medium-voltage converter with CU320-2 Figure B-1 Standard topology medium-voltage converter with CU320-2 SINAMICS CONNECT 500 Operating Instructions, 10/2019...
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Standard topology B.1 Standard topology medium-voltage converter with CU320-2 SINAMICS CONNECT 500 Operating Instructions, 10/2019...
Index Updating Windows, 30 Windows backup, 21 Windows Security Center, 21 Windows update, 21 Windows updates, 42 SINAMICS CONNECT 500 Operating Instructions, 10/2019...
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Further Information www.siemens.com/drives Siemens AG Process Industries and Drives Postfach 48 48 90026 Nürnberg DEUTSCHLAND...
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