Firmware/Project Upgrade Using The Starter - Siemens Sinamics S120 Function Manual

Basic functions
6.23 Upgrade the firmware and project
The update has been completed if the RDY-LED on the Control Unit stops to flash in a 0.5Hz
rhythm. Once the update process has been completed, the RDY-LED of the respective
component goes into a steady light condition, for which the upgrade has been completed
and the new firmware has been activated. For the components for which the RDY LED
flashes green/red at 2 Hz you must perform a POWER ON to activate the new firmware.
Note
Possible communication interruptions
When activating the new firmware, it is possible that a component interrupts cyclic
communication. Communication problems will then occur that you must acknowledge.
For individual components, STARTER screens (<Drive Unit> → Overview → Version
overview) can be used to read the firmware version or start a firmware upgrade manually for
specific components.
Note
The versions of the DRIVE-CLiQ components and that of the Control Unit can differ. A
version overview is available in the STARTER under <Drive Unit> → Overview → Version
Overview.
Note
DRIVE-CLiQ components with higher firmware releases are downwards compatible and also
operate with DRIVE-CLiQ components that have lower firmware releases.
6.23.1

Firmware/project upgrade using the STARTER

Preconditions
● A functioning drive project
● A memory card with the latest firmware
● The STARTER commissioning tool with new firmware on the programming device
● PG/PC is connected with the Control Unit (target device).
Converting an existing project to new firmware
1. Does the project exist in the STARTER commissioning tool?
310
(PG/PC)
Function Manual, (FH1), 01/2012, 6SL3097-4AB00-0BP2
Drive functions