Requirement (firmware update)
You can find the latest firmware for SIMOTION D:
● On the SIMOTION SCOUT DVDs (e.g. at ...\3_D4xx\Firmware\V4.2\....).
● At the following Internet address (
https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/
).
Upgrading the SIMOTION D automatically upgrades the firmware of all connected SINAMICS
DRIVE-CLiQ components.
Note
Observe the information in the the Read Me files and the upgrade instructions included in the
scope of delivery of new SIMOTION versions.
Use only CF cards that have been released for SIMOTION D and have an appropriate and
correct boot loader version.
You can find the compatibility relationships in the SIMOTION SCOUT Add‑Ons "Software
products" compatibility list, as well as at the following Internet address (
support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/18857317
NOTICE
The upgrade operation deletes all project data and parameters from the CF card!
Back up the data before starting an upgrade.
Requirement (project update)
You have upgraded your project and, if necessary, adapted the device type and device version,
see Section Adapting a project (Upgrading the project / Replacing the SIMOTION controller)
8.4.3
Update via SIMOTION IT web server
The SIMOTION D features an integrated web server.
In addition to customized web pages and comprehensive device/diagnostic information,
SIMOTION IT web server also allows you to update the firmware and project using a standard
PC with a web browser.
As of firmware version V4.2, it is no longer necessary to purchase licenses for the web server
(IT DIAG license) and for SIMOTION IT OPC XML‑DA.
You will find detailed information in the
SIMOTION IT Diagnostics and Configuration Diagnostics Manual.
Service and maintenance
8.4 Performing a firmware and project update
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