Siemens SINAMICS G220 - Save Drive Data to Backup File

More information
If you want to restore the converter to factory settings with the memory card, see the
information in section "Full reset of all device settings (Page777)".
10.5.5.2 Save drive data to backup 󹪝le
Overview
Run the "Save drive data to backup 󹪝le" function in the following situations:
• After commissioning
• Before drive data is reset using function "Restore factory settings" in the web server
You can 󹪝nd more information in Chapter "Scope of the backup (Page255)".
• Before drive data is completely reset
You can 󹪝nd more information in Chapter "Full reset of all device settings (Page777)".
• Before a 󹪝rmware upgrade/downgrade
Requirement
There are no active converter faults.
Procedure
To save the drive data to a backup 󹪝le, proceed as follows:
1. Call the "Backup and restore" menu.
2. Press the "Save drive data to backup 󹪝le" button.
Optional: Assign a name for the backup 󹪝le.
Result
The drive data is saved to the backup 󹪝le. The backup 󹪝le is saved in the download folder of your
operating unit.
Drive data encryption:
• The drive data is not encrypted in the backup 󹪝le if you deactivated function "Drive data
encryption" in the Security Wizard.
• The drive data is encrypted in the backup 󹪝le if function "Drive data encryption" is activated
in the Security Wizard and you have con󹪝gured a drive password.
Description
The "Backup and restore" function is used to restore the drive data for the converter from an
encrypted or unencrypted backup 󹪝le.
Commissioning (web server)
10.5Functions and menus
SINAMICS G220 converter
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