Maintenance and service
5.3 Performing a software and firmware update
5.3Performing a software and firmware update
Upgrading SIMOTION D410
The actions described in this section also apply to downgrading to an older version.
Various possibilities are available to perform a software and firmware update for SIMOTION D410:
●Upgrade the supplied upgrade data using the CF card adapter
●Upgrade using
●Upgrade using the SCOUT "Start update devices tool" function
The first method is described in the following section. The two other methods are described in the SIMOTION SCOUT Configuration Manual, in the Upgrading SIMOTION Devices Function Manual and in the online help.
Note
A firmware update using
Upgrade the supplied upgrade data using the CF card adapter
Prerequisite
The current firmware for the SIMOTION devices is contained on the SIMOTION SCOUT CDs (e.g. the d4xx.zip file for the SIMOTION D4xx firmware is located in the \3_D4xx\Firmware\... directory). Upgrading the SIMOTION D410 automatically updates the firmware of all connected SINAMICS components.
Note
Observe the readme files and upgrade instructions included in the delivery of new SIMOTION versions.
Use only CF cards released for SIMOTION D410 and which have an appropriate correct boot loader version.
You can obtain the compatibility relationships from the "software products" compatibility list on the SIMOTION SCOUT
NOTICE
The upgrade operation deletes all project data and parameters from the CompactFlash Card!
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