Maintenance and servicing
9.3 Firmware update
SIRIUS 3RW52 Soft Starter
Manual, 01/2019, A5E35630451002A/RS-AD/004
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9.3 Firmware update
During operation, it may be necessary to update the firmware (e.g. to extend the available
functions). You update the firmware of the device with the help of firmware files. The
retentive data is retained after the firmware has been updated.
Firmware updates are provided to you on the Internet. Depending on what firmware updates
are available, you can update the devices individually or together.
You can perform a firmware update for the following devices:
● 3RW5 soft starter
● 3RW5 HMI High Feature (not possible via fieldbus)
● 3RW5 communication modules
Requirements
● Valid firmware update
Link (https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/ps/16212/dl
)
Procedure
1. Make sure that the motor is switched off and you do not start the motor during the
firmware update.
A control command for starting the motor is not supported during the firmware update.
Make sure that the main voltage is only applied to the 3RW5 soft starter when it is
necessary.
To ensure the quickest and most fault-free firmware update, it is recommended that you
disconnect the main voltage of the 3RW5 soft starter and set the CPU / PLC to
STOP state.
2. Perform the update of the device firmware.
The following procedures are possible:
– Via the local interface of the 3RW5 HMI High Feature with SIRIUS Soft Starter ES
(TIA Portal)
– With a fieldbus via a 3RW5 communication module with SIRIUS Soft Starter ES
(TIA Portal) Premium or the configuration software of the controller (e.g. STEP 7 with
corresponding HSP) (depending on the 3RW5 communication module)
– With a micro SD card via the 3RW5 HMI High Feature (Page 150)
Result
You have performed a firmware update for the selected device. The selected device
automatically restarts.
Note
Firmware update of the 3RW5 HMI High Feature:
Please note that the display switches off for about 30
seconds when the firmware is
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