Siemens SINAMICS G220 - Full Reset of All Device Settings

16.6 Full reset of all device settings
Overview
The following user-de󹪝ned settings are stored in the converter:
• Parameterization of the converter
• Activation and settings of User Management & Access Control
• "IP con󹪝guration" and "Device name" communication settings of the service interface (X127)
and PROFINET interface (X150)
• Self-generated certi󹪝cates
• User-de󹪝ned parameter lists in the web server
In the following cases it may be necessary to reset all user-de󹪝ned converter settings to the
factory setting:
• The available credentials do not allow the necessary con󹪝guration of the converter (no
password for example).
• Before recommissioning of the converter, for example if the application use of the converter
changes.
• Before the converter is sold or disposed of, in order to erase all user-de󹪝ned settings.
Requirement
Requirements:
• You can access the converter manually.
• All electrical connections from the converter to the motor are disconnected.
• The PROFINET connection to the control system and other devices is disconnected.
• You have an empty writable SD card with max. 32GB; e.g. 6SL5970-0AA00-0AA0.
Procedure
Proceed as follows to perform a full reset of all device settings of the converter:
1. Create an empty 󹪝le called RESET.TXT in the root directory of the memory card.
2. Switch o󹪜 the converter supply voltage.
3. Wait until all LEDs on the converter are dark.
4. Insert the memory card into the converter.
5. Switch on the supply voltage to the converter.
6. The converter deletes the user-de󹪝ned settings.
Corrective maintenance
16.6Full reset of all device settings
SINAMICS G220 converter
Operating Instructions, 04/2024, FW V6.2, A5E51781573B AB 777