Transferring The Configuration Using The Web Server - Siemens SINAMICS S120 Function Manual

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13.6 System settings

1. Click on "Firmware update" in the "System" navigation.

The "Firmware update" dialog window opens.

Before continuing, refer to the instructions and information from the first infobox and ensure

the following for the duration of the firmware update:

● All drives have been stopped.

● The power supply is available.

● The Internet connection is available.

● The browser is open.

● Do not actuate function key F5 (refresh function).

2. Click on "Browse" to the right alongside the "Select project file" entry field and select the zip

file with the STARTER project which you would like to load to the converter.

3. If you do not want to save the status of the converter before upgrading, deactivate the

"Create system restoration point" option.

Creating a system restoration point

The "Create a system restoration point" option is activated as standard. We recommend

leaving this option activated at all times.

4. Start the firmware update.

5. The new firmware is installed.

This process may take several minutes. The Control Unit is restarted after the firmware

update has been completed.

Transferring the configuration using the web server

Using the web server, you can transfer a configuration to the drive memory card. Important

applications include series commissioning, duplicating master configurations or quickly

obtaining spare parts.

The individual steps are listed in the following:

1. Configure the master machine (STARTER offline and also online).

2. Switch STARTER offline.

Explanation of the LED displays

Firmware update is active.

● Do not switch off the power supply.

● Do not disconnect the motor from the converter.

Function Manual, 06/2019, 6SL3097-5AB00-0BP2

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