Procedure
To upgrade a SINAMICS drive unit:
1. Right-click the relevant device, e.g. the SINAMICS S120 CU320-2 DP.
2. Select "Target device" > "Upgrade device version/characteristic" in the context menu.
The "Upgrade Device Version/Characteristic" dialog box is displayed. It lists all available
firmware versions.
Figure 8-7
Upgrading the device version
3. Select the desired device version/characteristic and click "Upgrade".
This upgrades the SINAMICS S120 control unit.
8.3.9
Upgrading a library
Depending on the configured properties of the libraries used in the project (device-dependent
or device-independent), an upgrade of the libraries may be required if the SIMOTION device
or the device version changes.
1. Open the LIBRARIES directory in the project navigator.
2. Select a library, right-click to open the context menu, and select "Properties...."
3. Select the "Technology packages" tab in the "Properties" window.
4. Select the SIMOTION device and the technology packages for which the library is to be
valid.
5. Close the dialog box with "OK".
Note
Please also observe the information on device-dependencies in the SIMOTION SCOUT
online help.
Service and maintenance
8.3 Adapting a project (Upgrading the project / Replacing the SIMOTION controller)
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