Siemens Network Hardware D410 User Manual
Maintenance and service
5.3 Performing a software and firmware update
D410
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Commissioning Manual, 08/2008 Edition
Re-compiling and downloading project data in SIMOTION SCOUT
Re-compile and download the project data after upgrading the D410. If you download the
SIMOTION plus the SINAMICS configuration (default setting when clicking the download
button in the toolbar) the SCOUT tool downloads the SIMOTION configuration and then goes
online to the SINAMICS in order to download the SINAMICS configuration to the device. The
firmware update is performed automatically. After an automatic firmware update, the
modules must be switched off and on. This is also indicated with a message in the alarms
window in the details area.
Updating the firmware of the SINAMICS components
How to update the firmware:
1. Select the SINAMICS component in the Project Navigator, for example, SINAMICS
1. Select the SINAMICS component in the Project Navigator, for example, SINAMICS
Integrated.
2. Double-click "Configuration" for the drive element.
The "SINAMICS Integrated - Configuration" dialog box opens and displays a list of all
available drive objects.
3. Click "Version Overview" to open the list of connected SINAMICS components.
4. Establish the online connection and select the devices whose firmware you wish to
4. Establish the online connection and select the devices whose firmware you wish to
update.
The list displays the current firmware version of the devices.
The list displays the current firmware version of the devices.
5. Click "Firmware update" to download the new firmware to the devices. Select all
components whose firmware is to be updated.
6. Switch the power supply to the updated components off and on after you have performed
the firmware update. The device is now ready for operation.
Note
For a firmware update, the SINAMICS components must be installed appropriately. The
For a firmware update, the SINAMICS components must be installed appropriately. The
firmware cannot be updated if the components are not programmed.
You can also update the firmware by means of the Expert list. Refer to the
You can also update the firmware by means of the Expert list. Refer to the
SINAMICS
S120
Commissioning Manual for a description of this procedure.
Upgrading a project
In order to allow the further use of existing projects you must take the following steps when
upgrading the software:
1. Replace the module in HW Config
2. Upgrade the technology packages
3. Upgrade the libraries
1. Replace the module in HW Config
2. Upgrade the technology packages
3. Upgrade the libraries
Replace the module in HW Config