Efficient Networks Siemens Sinamics S120 - Manual (Page 218)

Basic functions
6.16 Updating the firmware
Drive Functions
218
Function Manual, (FH1), 07/2007 Edition, 6SL3097-2AB00-0BP4
6.16.1 Upgrading firmware and the project in STARTER
To ensure that the project functions, you need a CompactFlash card containing the new
firmware and a current version of STARTER.
Upgrade the project
1. Is the project in STARTER? Yes: continue with 3.
2. Upload project with STARTER.
– Connect with target system (go online)
– Downloading the project into the PG
3. Install the latest firmware version for the project.
– in the project navigator, right-click the drive unit -> Target -> Device version
– e.g. select version "SINAMICS S120 V2.5x" -> Change version
Update the firmware and load the new project to the target device.
1. Insert CompactFlash Card with the new firmware version.
– Disconnect the Control Unit from the power supply ->
– Insert the CF card with the new firmware version ->
– Power-up the Control Unit again.
2. Go online and download the project to the target device -> Copy from RAM to ROM
3. The firmware upgrade for the DRIVE-CLiQ components will occur automatically from FW
2.5.
4. Reset the drive unit using a POWER ON (Control Unit and all DRIVE-CLiQ components).
The new firmware release is only effective in the DRIVE-CLiQ components now and is
also displayed in the version overview.