Siemens SINAMICS S200 - Converter Firmware Update; Overview of Firmware Update; Firmware Update Via an SD Card

12.1.2 Converter 󹪝rmware update
12.1.2.1
Overview of 󹪝rmware update
Requirement
NOTICE
Damage to equipment during 󹪝rmware updat
e due to voltage supply interruption
When the 󹪝rmware is being updated, interrupting the power supply or disconnecting the motor
can result in defects or cause the devices to malfunction.
• Do not switch o󹪜 the converter's supply voltage during 󹪝rmware update.
Description of function
Firmware updat
es change the settings in the converter according to the relative 󹪝rmware
version:
• If the converter is upgraded to a more recent 󹪝rmware version, the converter settings are
retained.
• Downgrading to an older 󹪝rmware resets all user-de󹪝ned settings to factory settings,
including:
– 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)
– Self-generated certi󹪝cates
– User-de󹪝ned parameter lists in the web server
The following options are available for a 󹪝rmware update:
• Firmware update via an SD card (Page483)
• Firmware update via web server (Page217)
12.1.2.2 Firmware update via an SD card
Overview
If you have physical access to your converter, you can update the 󹪝rmware directly on the
converter by using an SD card.
Corrective maintenance
12.1Service and maintenance for the converter
SINAMICS S200 pulse train servo drive system with SIMOTICS S-1FL2
Operating Instructions, 11/2023, FW V6.3, A5E51646767B AA 483