Upgrade Via Device Update Tool (Upgrading Simotion Devices) - Siemens SIMOTION D4 5-2 Series Commissioning And Hardware Installation Manual

7.4.4

Upgrade via device update tool (upgrading SIMOTION devices)

Overview
SIMOTION D control units and projects can be upgraded using previously created upgrade
data.
Note
This functionality is available for D4x5-2 as of SIMOTION V4.3.
Performing an upgrade using upgrade data has the following advantages:
● User-friendly creation of upgrade data via SIMOTION SCOUT with the aid of a wizard (at
● SIMOTION devices can be upgraded by the machine operator without the SIMOTION
● The machine manufacturer can conveniently send upgrade data via e-mail or post to the
● There is no need to use license keys, as licenses are retained
● Retain data and unit data are retained when upgrades are performed, even across
● An upgrade which has been imported can be discarded again, and the previous
● You can upgrade either a single SIMOTION device or multiple devices from one or more
● It is possible to upgrade parts of a configuration only (e.g. Technology Packages only,
Handling
Upgrade data is created by the application engineer at the machine manufacturer's premises
using SIMOTION SCOUT. The upgrade data can then be handled flexibly depending on both
the SIMOTION device (SIMOTION C, D, or P) and the customer requirements:
● Creating upgrade data and then copying it to a storage or upgrade medium:
● Alternatively, the upgrade data can be created and stored in an archive on the PC, with a
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the machine manufacturer's site)
SCOUT Engineering System
machine operator
versions
configuration restored
SIMOTION projects
firmware only, project only, etc.)
– CompactFlash card
– USB stick or
– IT DIAG file
view to importing it to an upgrade medium suitable for SIMOTION devices at a later point.
Service and maintenance
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