Maintenance; Replacing System Components; Replacing A Defective Simatic Drive Controller - Siemens SIMATIC S7-1500 System Manual

Maintenance

15.1

Replacing system components

15.1.1

Replacing a defective SIMATIC Drive Controller

Requirements
The power supply must be switched off before the SIMATIC Drive Controller is removed.
NOTICE
Material damage possible
Install or uninstalling the SIMATIC Drive Controller with the power connected can lead to
undefined states in your plant. Your automation system may be damaged as a result. Only
install/uninstall the SIMATIC Drive Controller if the power supply is disconnected.
Removing the SIMATIC Drive Controller
Proceed as follows to remove the SIMATIC Drive Controller:
1. Switch off the power supply.
2. Open the bottom cover by pressing the "PUSH" button and remove the SIMATIC Memory
Card from the slot.
3. Open the top cover.
4. Loosen the terminal block for the 24 V power supply.
5. Release the DRIVE-CLiQ connectors to the SINAMICS S120 modules.
6. Release the connectors of the PROFINET interfaces or PROFIBUS interface.
7. Unplug the connectors to the digital inputs and digital outputs at interfaces X122, X132 and
X142
8. Separate the connection to the protective conductor.
9. Loosen the fixing screws that are holding the SIMATIC Drive Controller to the cabinet wall.
Installing and connecting a new SIMATIC Drive Controller
Proceed as follows to install the new SIMATIC Drive Controller:
1. Install the new SIMATIC Drive Controller.
2. Connect the protective conductor to the SIMATIC Drive Controller.
SIMATIC Drive Controller
System Manual, 11/2023, A5E46600094-AD
15
317