Inserting A Control Unit Via The Network/Topology View - Siemens SINAMICS S120 Commissioning Manual

Procedure
To insert devices in the portal view, proceed as follows:
1. In the navigation, click "Devices & networks".
2. Click "Add new device" in the secondary navigation.
The appropriate dialog opens.
3. Click "Drives" to display the drives available.
4. Click on the required Control Unit in the "Control Units" list.
Note
Comparing and possibly changing version numbers
The latest firmware version is always suggested when creating a Control Unit. Under certain
circumstances, the recommended firmware version does not match the version number on
the memory card of your converter. If the version numbers do not match, it will not be
possible to go online later. Therefore, please observe the following notes:
• Observe the version number in the "Version" drop-down list and ensure that the displayed
• If necessary, change the version number via the "Version" drop-down list.
5. If required, assign a different device name in the input field.
6. Click on "Add".
OR
7. Double-click on the required Control Unit.
If option "Open device view" is activated, then the Control Unit is displayed in the device view
in the next step.
The Control Unit is inserted and can then be configured.
5.3.4.3

Inserting a Control Unit via the network/topology view

Overview
Alternatively to the recommended main method, you can insert a SINAMICS S120 Control Unit
into a new project via the network or topology view
Requirements
• A project has been created (Page 100), or an existing project is open.
• The online connection to the drive is deactivated.
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version number matches the version number on the memory card of your converter.
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5.3 Creating a project offline
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