Procedure
1. Visually inspect the new battery for any damage.
2. Release the 2 central fastening screws at the front cover. You can find the relevant mounting
elements for the connectivity module in Chapter Mounting and installation (Page 17).
To avoid losing the screws, do not turn the screws completely out of the cover.
3. Remove the front cover.
4. Remove the battery connector by gently withdrawing it from the socket.
5. Remove the batteries from the holder.
6. Insert the new batteries.
7. Insert the battery connector by gently pressing on the socket provided.
8. Put the front cover back in position. Ensure that the cover fits precisely.
9. Tighten the 2 central fastening screws on the front cover.
10.In the "SIDRIVE IQ Config" application, use the "Battery replacement" function in the
"SIMOTICS CONNECT" menu to reset the battery status display to 100 %.
11.Reenter the date and time of day:
– Automatically: Within approximately 1 minute of restarting the connectivity module, the
device time is automatically corrected via NTP
– Manually: Using the "SIDRIVE IQ Config" application and the "BLE name", establish a
connection to the connectivity module. The mobile device time is transferred to the
connectivity module.
8.7
Changing the attachment position of the mounting bracket
If the mounting position used for mounting in the factory is unsuitable because of the available
space, you can mount the connectivity module on the opposite side of the motor (see
Chapter Mounting the mounting bracket (Page 17)).
Maintenance
8.7 Changing the attachment position of the mounting bracket
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