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Service on Sinamics converters

Instructions to update the firmware from V2.1.x.x up to V2.4.x.x to V2.5.x.x

Valid for the drive unit types:

Sinamics S120 chassis format Sinamics S150 Sinamics G150 Sinamics G130

Notes:

Before you start the upgrade, read the prerequisites for the upgrade in Section I. The required resources for an upgrade are summarized in Section II.

To upgrade the drive firmware, carry out the steps described in Sections III and IV. If you are using an AOP30, then it may be necessary to replace this with a new one (Section V).

You must observe the safety instructions in the Operating Instructions!

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Contents:
I. Hardware prerequisites and general information
a.) b.) c.) Control Unit CU320 version Power unit - control electronics version Notes on infeeds

II. Equipment required

a.) b.) CU320 and component upgrade AOP upgrade

III. Preparatory steps to upgrade the firmware

a.) b.) c.) d.) Initial situation / prerequisites: Backing-up the parameters Checking the firmware release in the drive unit Converting the drive unit in STARTER into the new firmware version

IV. Upgrading Control Unit 320 firmware and component firmware V. Replacing the AOP30 and upgrading the firmware.
a.) b.) Loading the AOP firmware Testing the new configuration

VI. Firmware versions for Sinamics V2.5.x.x (overview)

a.) b.) c.) Closed-loop control components The AOP30 operator panel STARTER commissioning program

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I.

Hardware prerequisites and general information

a.) Control Unit CU320 version

Firmware Versions from V2.4 require a Control Unit CU320, Version C or higher. You can check the version of your Control Unit CU320 on the type plate of the Control Unit CU320:

Fig. 1: CU320: Type plate with version data Some functions are only available from a certain version release of CU320 onwards.
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b.) Power unit - control electronics version

Several power units include a Control Interface Board (CIB), which only support component firmware versions up to V02.10.xx.xx. When updating the component firmware to V2.5, these power units automatically only include firmware V02.10.42.00. This involves units that were originally supplied with firmware versions V2.1 or V2.2. (For a full functional scope of V2.5, these units require a new CIB module.) With component firmware V2.10.42.00, several functions are not available on these units. Note: If these functions are not required, drive firmware V2.5 can also completely run with older version releases of the CIB.

The following individual functions are involved: Function Component name Component Order No. [MLFB] Function is available from the version release of the chassis / basic unit M M M1

Edge modulation (optimized pulse pattern) Parallel connection Safety Integrated function "Safe Torque Off" (previously "Safe standstill") and Safe Stop 1

Chassis po- 6SL3320.../6SL3310... wer unit (CIB) Chassis po- 6SL3320.../6SL3310... wer unit (CIB) Chassis po- 6SL3320.../6SL3310... wer unit (CIB)

When installing a replacement CIB, the possible function scope can be identified by the last position of the Order No. (MLFB). If the last position is equal or greater than 3, then the above listed functions are available.

CIB modules that have the full functional scope are identified by the so-called "ears" the three screws that hold the shielding plate.

Note:

Safety Integrated functions can be used only if the HW components used for this purpose have already been approved for Safety Integrated functionality. The hardware components approved for Safety Integrated are available on request from your local Siemens office.

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Fig. 2: CIB module

c.) Notes on infeeds

With FW 2.5.1 and higher, the pre-charging and main contactors for infeed types ALM and SLM are switched with an overlap. Therefore, before a system is operated with the new firmware, the wiring of the pre-charging and main contactors must be checked for the correct phase sequence. This check must always be performed before any upgrade even on ready-assembled systems supplied from the factory! If the contactors are incorrectly wired, short circuits or (undetected) overloading of the pre-charging resistors can occur when the infeeds are switched on!

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II.

Equipment required

a.) CU320 and component upgrade

A Compact Flash card with firmware release V2.5.x.x (64 MB) (licensed and released by Siemens) PG/PC with STARTER software V4.1 or higher as well as PROFIBUS interface (e.g. CP5611, CP5511, CP5512) PROFIBUS or MPI cable to connect to the Control Unit of the drive If required, new hardware

b.) AOP upgrade

When upgrading from a version older than V2.4, the existing AOP must be replaced by a new one. The following AOP versions can no longer be used: 6SL3055-0AA00-4C*0 6SL3055-0AA00-4C*1 6SL3055-0AA00-4C*2 The AOP is available under the following Order No. 6SL3055-0AA00-4CA3.

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III.

Preparatory steps to upgrade the firmware

a.) Initial situation / prerequisites:

The starting point is a Sinamics S120 Chassis, S150, G150 or G130 with firmware release V2.1.x.x up to V2.4.x.x that was already commissioned.

b.) Backing-up the parameters

To back-up the parameterization, the following steps must be carried-out. If you are not knowledgeable about the STARTER commissioning software, then please read the relevant sections of the STARTER online help. Connect the PG/PC to the drive using the Profibus connecting cable Set-up a project with STARTER or use an existing project Change into the ONLINE operating mode Load the parameterization into the PG/PC Save the parameters on the hard disk Remain in the ONLINE operating mode

c.) Checking the firmware release in the drive unit

You can check the active firmware version in the drive unit using STARTER as follows: In STARTER, change to the screen <device name 2 > Configuration and here on the tab page "Version overview" (refer to Fig. 2).

2 Standard names are, e.g. Sinamics S 120, drive unit_01,

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Fig. 2: Overview of the firmware versions in STARTER Here, an overview of the firmware versions of all components is listed in table form (the internal version numbers are displayed). Also refer to the note on P. 4.

d.) Converting the drive unit in STARTER into the new firmware version
Switch to offline operating mode. Converting the drive unit into firmware version V2.5.x.x: Using the righthand mouse key, click on the name of the drive unit e.g. "Sinamics S120", the top-most entry of the drive in the Project Navigator) and select the entry "Target device Device version". A dialog box then opens in which you can change the device version from 2.1 - 2.4 to 2.5.

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Fig. 3: Menu entry "Device version" in STARTER Then save the parameters to the hard disk. The drive parameterization is now saved on the hard disk and is ready to be downloaded after the firmware has been upgraded.

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IV.

Upgrading Control Unit 320 firmware and component firmware

This firmware is provided on a Compact Flash card (CF, type 1). The card is inserted in the slot at the front of the CU 320. Note: All of the converter power supplies must be switched-out before withdrawing the Compact Flash card! Only switch-in again after the new card has been inserted!

1. Switch-out all of the converter power supplies (main and auxiliary power supply). 2. Remove the Compact Flash card (CF card) located in the converter and keep it in a safe, protected place. 3. Replacing 4. Insert the new CF card (observe the direction arrow!) and then switch-in the converter power supply. The LEDs on the control module start to light up. 5. The individual components then start to automatically boot (new feature of Version V2.5). This is identified when the LEDs on the components (TM31, CIB) flash green-red and the RDY-LED of the CU slowly flashes orange. It can take some time (up to 15 minutes per power unit) to load the new firmware into the components. (The components are automatically upgraded individually one after the other.) 6. After the upgrade, the RDY-LED of the CU flashes quickly with an orange light. Only switch-in the voltage again after this and then re-boot. 7. Connect the converter to STARTER and load the backed-up project into the target device (" Download" - i.e. in this case, in the CU320). Then back-up the data in the drive unit (Menu "Target system" Copy from RAM to ROM). 8. In STARTER, change to the screen <device name 3 > Configuration and here on the tab page "Version overview" (refer to Fig. 2). Now, the firmware for all of the components should be at the latest version (with the exception of CIB when upgrading from V2.1/ V2.2 to V2.5). If a component should not be upgraded, then individual components can be subsequently upgraded using the button "Firmware update" (refer to Fig. 4 and Fig. 5).

3 e.g. Sinamics S 120, Sinamics G150 etc.

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Fig. 4: Version screen with "Firmware Update" button for individual manual upgrade

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Fig. 5: Starting the manual update 9. After a manual upgrade, the system must also be powered-down and powered-up again. After booting, go online with the system. Now, in STARTER, in the screen <device name 4 > Configuration on the tab page "Version overview", you can again check the new firmware versions (refer to Fig. 2). After the upgrade, the components have the following firmware releases (example for firmware V2.5.0.0, also refer to Section VI): CU320: ............................ V02.50.xx.xx 5 Power units 6 : ................... V02.50.xx.xx (or V02.10.42.00, refer to the note on P. 4) TM31: .............................. V02.50.xx.xx VSM: ............................... V02.50.xx.xx SMC10: ........................... V02.50.xx.xx SMC20: ........................... V02.50.xx.xx SMC30: ........................... V02.50.xx.xx 10. The drive unit is now ready-to-run with the new firmware.

4 Standard names are e.g. Sinamics S 120, Sinamics G150 etc.

5STARTER display: 2403000

6 General term, standing for infeeds, inverters and AC/AC modules

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Replacing the AOP30 and upgrading the firmware.

a.) Loading the AOP firmware

When upgrading firmware older than V2.4, then the existing AOP must be replaced by a new one with a larger memory (6SL3055-0AA00-4CA3). With this AOP and using firmware from V2.4, it is no longer necessary to load a language database via the PC. When the drive boots for the first time, all of the information is downloaded from the CF card. A new AOP is not necessary when updating from V2.4 to V2.5. The AOP only prompts as to whether a more recent version is contained on the CF card. Answer this question with "Yes". Do not switch-out the voltage while the firmware is being uploaded!

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b.) Testing the new configuration

Press the yellow MENU key and the main menu appears. Select commissioning/Service. Using F3, select the entry (in English "AOP diagnostics") and acknowledge with F5. Acknowledge the first entry (in English ""Software / database version") with F5 The following version screen is displayed. 02.05.xx should then be under the firmware entry.

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VI.

Firmware versions for Sinamics V2.5.x.x (overview)

The following overview summarizes the firmware versions for Sinamics V2.5.0.0:

a.) Closed-loop control components

CU320: ............................ V02.50.xx.xx 7 Power units 8 : ................... V02.50.xx.xx (or V02.10.42.00, refer to the note on P. 4) TM31: .............................. V02.50.xx.xx VSM: ............................... V02.50.xx.xx SMC10: ........................... V02.50.xx.xx SMC20: ........................... V02.50.xx.xx SMC30: ........................... V02.50.xx.xx

Note:

For other firmware versions V2.5.x.x, the version numbers of the associated component firmware should be taken from file "content.txt" on the firmware CF card.

b.) The AOP30 operator panel

Firmware: ........................ V02.05.xx

c.) STARTER commissioning program

STARTER: ...................... V4.1.1 or higher

7STARTER display: 24020000

8 General term, standing for infeeds, inverters and AC/AC modules

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