Deriving The Hardware Device Configuration - Siemens SINAMICS S120 Commissioning Manual

4.6 Alternatively: Creating a project with a device configuration derived from the hardware
Ensure that the version number indicated on the right in the dialog correlates with the
version number of your memory card on the drive unit. If the version numbers do not
match, it will not be possible to go online later. On creation, the current firmware version
is always suggested. If required, you can change the version number via the "Version"
drop-down list.
4. When required, enter a different device name in the input field at the top left, and then
click "OK".
If the "Open device view" checkbox is activated, the device view is opened automatically
in Startdrive when creating the drive.
Result
The drive unit is inserted.
4.6.3

Deriving the hardware device configuration

Requirement
● A project has been created.
● The Control Unit (S120 drive) is inserted in the device configuration.
● There is a connection to the drive and it has been switched on.
● Optional: An online connection to the target device has been established.
Performing device configuration identification
1. Select the required drive unit in the project tree or in the device configuration.
2. Call the "Device configuration detection" shortcut menu.
The "Go online" dialog is displayed if an online connection to the target device has not
been established yet. An online connection is required for the automatic configuration.
3. If there is no online connection yet, establish an online connection (see Section
"Establishing an online connection to the drive unit (Page 137)").
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