Service and maintenance
8
8.1
Overview
Introduction
It is possible to distinguish between the following scenarios when replacing and updating
components:
● Replacing modules (spare part scenario)
– Parts replacement for SIMOTION D4x5-2 (Page 341)
– Removal and replacement of the SIMOTION D4x5-2 (Page 342)
– Replacing DRIVE-CLiQ components (Page 343)
– For information on replacing SIMOTION D4x5‑2 fans, see Chapter "Replacing the
battery in the fan/battery module" in the
SIMOTION D4x5‑2 Manual
– Replacing the CompactFlash card (Page 345)
● Adapting a project (new device type / new device version)
The project needs to be adapted if you want to change the type (e.g. D445 ⇒ D445‑2 DP/
PN) or the version of the SIMOTION device in your existing project.
– Creating backup copies (project/CF) (Page 347)
– Backing up user data (Save variables) (Page 347)
– Upgrading a user project to the new SCOUT version (Page 349)
– Platform replacement via XML export/import (Page 350)
– Preparing the device replacement (Page 352)
– Device replacement in HW Config (Page 353)
– Upgrading technology packages (Page 354)
– Upgrading the device version of SINAMICS S120 control units (Page 356)
– Upgrading a library (Page 357)
– Save project, compile and check consistency (Page 358)
● Performing a firmware and project update
– Upgrading the boot loader on the CF card (Page 359)
– Update - preparatory measures (Page 359)
– Update via SIMOTION IT web server (Page 360)
– Upgrade via device update tool (upgrading SIMOTION devices) (Page 361)
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