Save Drive Data To Backup File; Scope Of The Backup - Siemens SINAMICS SIMOTICS S200 PROFINET Operating Instructions Manual

7.4.6.2

Save drive data to backup file

Overview
Run the "Save drive data to backup file" function in the following situations:
• After commissioning
• Before drive data is reset using function "Restore factory settings" in the web server
You can find more information in Chapter "Restore factory settings (Page 207)".
• Before drive data is completely reset
You can find more information in Chapter "Reset of all user-defined settings to the factory
setting via an SD card (Page 587)".
• Before a firmware upgrade/downgrade
Requirement
None
Procedure
1. Call the "Backup and restore" menu.
2. Click on the "Save drive data to backup file" button.
Optional: Assign a name for the backup file.
The drive data is backed up. The backup file is saved in the download folder of your operating
unit.
Result
• The drive data are not encrypted in the backup file if you deactivated function "Drive data
encryption" in the Security Wizard.
• The drive data are encrypted in the backup file if function "Drive data encryption" is activated
in the Security Wizard and you have configured a drive password.
Recommendation:
– Store the password in a secure location, for example, in a password manager. Ensure that
7.4.6.3

Scope of the backup

Overview
The "Back up parameters" function backs up all converter settings to one file.
SINAMICS S200 PROFINET servo drive system with SIMOTICS S-1FL2
Operating Instructions, 11/2023, FW V6.3, A5E51646752B AB
you can access the password if needed.
Commissioning (web server)
7.4 Functions and menus
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