Maintenance; Updating, Backing Up And Restoring Software Components; Activating/Deactivating The Service Mode - Siemens SINAMICS CONNECT 500 Operating Instructions Manual

Maintenance

9.1

Updating, backing up and restoring software components

Recommendation: Before carrying out any maintenance work, create a backup copy of the
software components.
IPC
When required, all software component updates, e.g. for security-relevant updates are
provided via Siemens Industry Online Support
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).
Create a backup copy of the data storage medium for the IPC.
Inserting the connection key after replacing the software image
The following list shows the various application scenarios, and the corresponding measures to
insert the connection key:
● Restoring the software image on the IPC with your own backup copy, which was
created before commissioning the connectivity module:
Follow the instructions provided in Chapter Inserting the connection key on the IPC
(Page 30).
● Restoring the software image on the IPC with your own backup copy, which was
created after commissioning the connectivity module:
It is not necessary to reinsert the connection key
Additional information
Additional information on making a backup copy of the data storage medium is provided in the
Microsoft Windows Help.
9.2

Activating/deactivating the service mode

You must activate the Windows Application Control Service mode to install software and
updates on the IPC. To restore access protection for the IPC, deactivate the service mode after
the software has been installed.
Prerequisites
● A Remote Desktop connection has been established from the local service PC to the IPC.
● You have administrator rights
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