This document provides instructions for changing and saving parameters of Siemens MICROMASTER drives and SINAMICS G110/G120 drives using Siemens STARTER software. It describes how to set up a new STARTER project, connect to the drive online, change parameters in RAM, save the changes to the drive's memory, and convert a project to a different firmware version. The steps include creating a new project, setting the PG/PC interface, testing communication with the drive, navigating parameters, uploading/downloading parameters, and saving changes.
This document provides instructions for changing and saving parameters of Siemens MICROMASTER drives and SINAMICS G110/G120 drives using Siemens STARTER software. It describes how to set up a new STARTER project, connect to the drive online, change parameters in RAM, save the changes to the drive's memory, and convert a project to a different firmware version. The steps include creating a new project, setting the PG/PC interface, testing communication with the drive, navigating parameters, uploading/downloading parameters, and saving changes.
This document provides instructions for changing and saving parameters of Siemens MICROMASTER drives and SINAMICS G110/G120 drives using Siemens STARTER software. It describes how to set up a new STARTER project, connect to the drive online, change parameters in RAM, save the changes to the drive's memory, and convert a project to a different firmware version. The steps include creating a new project, setting the PG/PC interface, testing communication with the drive, navigating parameters, uploading/downloading parameters, and saving changes.
This document provides instructions for changing and saving parameters of Siemens MICROMASTER drives and SINAMICS G110/G120 drives using Siemens STARTER software. It describes how to set up a new STARTER project, connect to the drive online, change parameters in RAM, save the changes to the drive's memory, and convert a project to a different firmware version. The steps include creating a new project, setting the PG/PC interface, testing communication with the drive, navigating parameters, uploading/downloading parameters, and saving changes.
FAQ for changing and saving parameters using STARTER MICROMASTER, SINAMICS G110/G120 (CU2x0x) FAQ May 2013
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1 Overview
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NOTICE This FAQ applies only to the SINAMICS G110/G120 series, Control Units without -2 in the product name and MICROMASTER 4 inverters.
1 Overview The PC connection kit 6SE6400-1PC00-0AA0 allows RS232 connection between a single MICROMASTER and a PC; the PC connection kit for the G110 is 6SL3255- 0AA00-2AA1. You need either a PC with a RS232 port, or a USB to RS232 converter. Although most converters will work, the following ones have been tested by us (see FAQ: 24072800):
Conrad USB modem adapter, order no. 98 24 17 (www.conrad.de) Roline USB to serial 9-pin converter, order no. 12.02.1086; (www.roline.com) SITECOM USB serial cable CN-104 - USB to serial; (www.sitecom.com)
The Roline converter is available from RS components, part number 450-3238; for ordering in the UK go to www.rswww.com , and use RS stock number search.
Its strongly recommended you always have the latest version of STARTER installed, as you won't be able to communicate with drives that have newer firmware versions than those in the STARTER version you're using. The newest STARTER version can be downloaded free of charge from our website at 26233208.
If youre using a USB to RS232 converter ensure its driver is installed.
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Use the wizard to create a new STARTER project. The default setup is the wizard opens when you launch STARTER, or you can call it up from project/ new with wizard. Use the option "find drive units on line":
Choose Find drive units online
And give the project a name.
In the second step you have to set the PG/PC interface. Click on "change and test" to the set PG/PC interface box: 2 Changing and saving parameters using STARTER
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The set PG/PC interface window appears: In the Interface parameter assignment (centre of the box [1]) click on PC COM-port (USS).
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In the "access point of the application" at the top [2] "S7 ONLINE (STEP 7) -->PC COM-port (USS)" should be automatically selected. If something else is shown, use the drop down arrow to select "S7 ONLINE (STEP 7) -->PC COM-port (USS)". Its important this is correct. If you have Step 7 (or related packages) installed, the PG/PC interface is shared, and can be changed either from STARTER or Step 7. Depending on what software and hardware you have, and how the interface was last set, you may find "S7 ONLINE (STEP 7) -->PC COM-port (USS)" is not available as the access point. In this case temporarily selecting different interface parameters should make the correct access point available for PC COM-port (USS).
If PC COM-port (USS) is not available as the interface parameter, use the select button in "interfaces add/remove". Click on PC COM-port (USS) on the left and then the install button.
When the interface parameter and access point are correctly set, click the properties button in set PG/PC interface and select the interface tab.
Set the RS232 com port (e.g. COM2), and accept the default baud rate of 9600 Baud. Its recommended communications are started with the default baud rate; the baud rate can be increased later in this window if you wish.
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In the RS485 tab check "automatic".
Return to the set PG/PC interface box, and click on the diagnostics button, and then test slaves: 2 Changing and saving parameters using STARTER
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If STARTER detects a drive then the 0 / 0 box is checked, as above (the default address 0 is assumed). If a different box is checked this is because the RS232 USS address P2011.01 has been changed from its default value.
If no box is checked, check:
1) the PG/PC interface settings, 2) the hardware connections, 3) no other programme is using the COM port. You can check this by using hyper terminal accessory in Windows, called up from Start/Programs/accessories/communications. This sets up a basic connection to the COM port . Accept the default settings for the RS232 COM port you want to use. If another programme is using the com port youll get a message advising this. It may be necessary to shut down the programme using the port from task manager, as some programmes take over the port at boot up. 4) the position of the 2 switches on the back of the MM4 PC connection kit (if fitted). The left hand switch should be up and the right hand one down (looking at the rear of the adaptor plate). 5) Check the baud rate using 2 Changing and saving parameters using STARTER
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STARTER in the field "Properties PC Com Port (USS)" via "Baud rate test / Read. (This can be selected via Options / Set PG/PC interface). or a BOP, as to whether the RS232-USS baud rate, set on the MICROMASTER, matches the setting in STARTER. The standard value of 9600 baud is set if P2010.01=6. This is Index 1 of P2010, Index 0 refers to RS485 communication via the terminals. Also note that when parameters are reset to the standard values these baud rates and the address are not reset. 6) Try power cycling the drive and restarting STARTER. In some cases, such as changing the Baud rate, or if a MM420/MM440 BOP has been put on a MM430 the RS232 communication can get corrupted and requires restarting.
Click "continue" in the wizard. STARTER then searches for the drive, and will show which drive has been found. Click on the complete button to set up the STARTER project. The STARTER main screen appears; expand the navigation tree on the left as shown below.
If "find drive units" fails, it's possible you have a drive or drive firmware version not supported by the installed STARTER version. Check the website for an updated version.
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Right click as shown for the menu that takes you to the expert list. Alternatively, you can click on one of the functions below Drive navigator for a block diagram of the relevant part.
You can now go online by clicking on the yellow online Icon (indicated inside the red ellipse). If you only wish to back up the parameters in the MICROMASTER, you do this by clicking on the upload icon (load to PG). When the upload has finished, go to the project menu and select save to save the parameters in the STARTER project. To create a backup file, go to project/ archive. Follow the instructions to create a .zip file. This can then be opened on another PC using project/retrieve.
The MICROMASTER parameters can be now changed online in RAM. You can quickly move between parameters by clicking on any parameter number in the left hand column and then typing the number of the parameter you want to go to. To save the parameters to your PC or PG click on the upload icon ("load project to PG", in the red ellipse). When the upload is complete, click the floppy disc icon (project save). This brings up a dialogue box:
As the online changes have only been saved in RAM, you should select save changes to drive unit (EPROM) to initiate a RAM to EPROM write, so the parameter changes are retained when the MICROMASTER is powered down. The option shown also saves the MM parameters on your hard disk.
What to do if the MICROMASTER in your project has a different firmware version to the one you want to download to
If, for example, you want to load the parameters saved from a MM440 with firmware 2.05 into a new one with firmware 2.11, the STARTER project has to be converted. To do this you use the device version command to change the version from 2.0x to 2.1x, by right clicking on the top level icon for the MM440:
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You can then go online to the MM440 firmware 2.11, and download the parameters stored in the converted project using the download icon (or with Target device/ Download to target device).