Performing A Firmware And Project Update; Overview - Siemens SIMOTION D410 Series Commissioning Manual

5.4

Performing a firmware and project update

5.4.1

Overview

Upgrading SIMOTION D410
The actions described in this section also apply to downgrading to an older version.
Various options are available for performing a firmware and project update on the
SIMOTION D410.
● For information on performing a firmware update using a CompactFlash Card, refer to the
● For information on performing a firmware and project update using IT DIAG, refer to the
● For information on performing a firmware and project update using the device update
The SIMOTION D410 only supports upgrading using the IT DIAG or device update tool with
version V4.1 SP2 and higher.
Note
Upgrading using the device update tool offers a number of advantages (keeping retain data,
option of downgrading, no license key handling, etc.).
We would therefore recommend using this method for firmware and project updates.
Prerequisite (firmware updates)
You can find the latest firmware for SIMOTION D
● On the SIMOTION SCOUT DVDs (e.g. at ...\3_D4xx\Firmware\V4.1.1\d4xx.zip).
● On the Internet at Internet address
Upgrading the SIMOTION D410 automatically updates the firmware of all connected
SINAMICS components.
Note
Observe the readme files and upgrade instructions included in the delivery of new
SIMOTION versions.
Use only CompactFlash Cards that have been approved for use with the SIMOTION D410
and whose bootloader version is correct.
You can find the compatibility relationships in the SIMOTION SCOUT Add-Ons "software
products" compatibility list, as well as at Internet address
(http://support.automation.siemens.com/WW/view/en/18857317).
D410
Commissioning Manual, 05/2009
section titled Firmware update using a CompactFlash Card (Page 158).
section titled Firmware and project update using IT DIAG (Page 162).
tool, refer to the section titled Firmware and project update using the device update tool
(Page 163).
(http://support.automation.siemens.com/WW/view/en/31045047)
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