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Introduction Safety instructions Description Preparation for use SINAMICS CONNECT 500 Mounting and installation Connection Operating Instructions Commissioning Operation Maintenance Replacement parts Disposal Service & Support Standard topology 06/2023...
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Note the following: WARNING Siemens products may only be used for the applications described in the catalog and in the relevant technical documentation. If products and components from other manufacturers are used, these must be recommended or approved by Siemens. Proper transport, storage, installation, assembly, commissioning, operation and maintenance are required to ensure that the products operate safely and without any problems.
Connecting the IPC to the company network and the Internet ..........23 Commissioning ............................ 25 Setting up the remote desktop connection to the IPC ............25 Time server........................26 Setting recovery points ...................... 27 Updating Windows......................27 SINAMICS CONNECT 500 Operating Instructions, 06/2023...
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Data evaluation with SIDRIVE IQ ..................39 Maintenance............................41 Updating, backing up and restoring software components..........41 Activating/deactivating the service mode ................42 Updating Windows......................43 Siemens Security Advisories via CERT.................. 43 Replacing connectivity module components ............... 44 9.5.1 Replacing components....................... 44 9.5.2 Deleting the data of the connectivity module ..............
Naming convention In this documentation, the term "Connectivity module" is subsequently used for the "SINAMICS CONNECT 500" product. In this documentation, the term "IPC" is subsequently used for the "SIDRIVE IQ Drive System Connect Nano" product. SINAMICS CONNECT 500 Operating Instructions, 06/2023...
• Information on industrial PCs (IPCs) is provided in the "Operating instructions of the IPC". (https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/109762673) • NXGPro+ Communications Manual (https://www.lda-portal.siemens.com/siemlda/de/ 18173) • Information on Industrial Ethernet Security SCALANCE S615 is provided in the "SCALANCE operating instructions (https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/109475909)". SINAMICS CONNECT 500 Operating Instructions, 06/2023...
Because of their training and experience, qualified personnel can recognize any risks involved with handling these products/ systems and avoid any possible dangers. SINAMICS CONNECT 500 Operating Instructions, 06/2023...
• Always place the modules on conductive and grounded surfaces. • Always pack, store and transport electronic modules or components in conductive packaging, such as: – Metallized plastic or metal containers – Conductive foam material – Domestic aluminum foil SINAMICS CONNECT 500 Operating Instructions, 06/2023...
Siemens’ products and solutions undergo continuous development to make them more secure. Siemens strongly recommends that product updates are applied as soon as they are available and that the latest product versions are used. Use of product versions that are no longer supported, and failure to apply the latest updates may increase customer’s exposure...
• Keep the software up to date. Regularly inform yourself about product security updates. You can find information about this topic on the Internet pages for Industrial Security (Page 9). • Keep yourself up to date with security advisories and bulletins, published by Siemens ProductCERT (https://www.siemens.com/global/en/home/products/services/cert.html).
If there is no guideline or the guideline is incomplete, then comply with the Siemens instructions for handling interchangeable data media. Incident report Contact our customer service for cases where the system owner/employees involved in operation, maintenance and service identify potential security incidents.
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• Executable files such as .exe, .ps1, .msi. Do not make any modifications to the whitelist that go beyond commissioning and maintenance activities. Personal data The connectivity module neither uses nor processes personal data. SINAMICS CONNECT 500 Operating Instructions, 06/2023...
The IPC captures the converter data and processes the data for transfer to SIDRIVE IQ. Figure 3-1 SIMATIC IPC127E Installed software The connectivity module includes the following pre-installed software: • Windows 10 • 7-zip • SIEMENS Drive System Connect • MindConnect Bridge • MCB feeder SINAMICS CONNECT 500 Operating Instructions, 06/2023...
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3.1 Overview of the connectivity module Additionally available software: • SIEMENS CMS X-Tools • SIEMENS CMS X-Tools Analysis Library • Omicron OMSSystemSW In order that the functionality of the connectivity module is not diminished, do not exit or deactivate any of the active services.
• Operating data can be displayed using SIDRIVE IQ. • SIDRIVE IQ provides technical specifications on the drive components and the results of the operation and status for users. Furthermore, it provides recommendations for preventive maintenance activities, for example. SINAMICS CONNECT 500 Operating Instructions, 06/2023...
Description 3.4 Overview of the overall system Overview of the overall system The following diagram provides you with a system overview as example: SINAMICS CONNECT 500 SIMATIC IPC SCALANCE Localer Service PC Umrichter (Beispiel) ① Direct physical network connection (point-to-point Ethernet cable) to the local service PC for commissioning and main‐...
More information is provided here: • Documentation of the components (Page 15) • Standard topology medium-voltage converter with CU320-2 (Page 53) • SINAMICS Industrial Security (https://www.lda-portal.siemens.com/siemlda/en/109751848) • Service & Support (Page 51) Local service PC For commissioning, you require a local service PC running the Windows 10 operating system.
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If you require additional access options, provide Technical Support (Page 51) with additional email addresses. You receive the following emails after SIEMENS customer service has created a user account: • "User Credentials for Drive System Analyzer" email with the link to the Drive System Analyzer and the appropriate login data •...
A warning is also issued if programs attempt to change important Windows settings. Configure the Security Center corresponding to your requirements. In addition, the Siemens CERT guidelines (https://www.cert.siemens.com/) are applied to the device. SINAMICS CONNECT 500...
5. Enter your current password, enter a new password and re-enter this to confirm it. 6. Save the password Note down the passwords. Ensure that all passwords are protected, and cannot be accessed by unauthorized persons. SINAMICS CONNECT 500 Operating Instructions, 06/2023...
Mounting and installation The connectivity module is mounted in the factory. Mounting or removal is only required when replacing components (Page 44). SINAMICS CONNECT 500 Operating Instructions, 06/2023...
• Carefully route the LAN cable so that it does not come into contact with any sharp edges. • Maintain the permissible bending radius of the LAN cable. 5. Connect the LAN cable to interface "X1 P1" of the IPC. ① Interface X1 P1 SINAMICS CONNECT 500 Operating Instructions, 06/2023...
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Connection 6.1 Connecting the IPC to the company network and the Internet SINAMICS CONNECT 500 Operating Instructions, 06/2023...
• If you or a service provider commission the IPC, carefully ensure that the hardening measures and security settings are applied in accordance with LDA specifications. Inquiries submitted through "sidrive-iq.industry@siemens.com" Procedure 1. Connect interface "X3 P1" of the IPC with the local service PC using a LAN cable.
2. Open the date and time settings. To do this, click on link "Date and Time". 3. Click on button "Change time zone". 4. Set the time zone to "(UTC) Coordinated Universal Time". Click "OK" to confirm your settings. 5. Switch to tab "Internet Time". SINAMICS CONNECT 500 Operating Instructions, 06/2023...
1. On the IPC desktop, open folder "Troubleshooting". 2. Select script "11_create_recovery_point". 3. In the shortcut menu, execute command "Run as administrator". Updating Windows After switching on the IPC for the first time, perform all security-relevant Windows updates. SINAMICS CONNECT 500 Operating Instructions, 06/2023...
Minimum requirements placed on the security architecture We recommend using an architecture with a second DMZ (demilitarized zone). The second DMZ separates the OT from the IT network. Figure 7-1 SIDRIVE-IQ IP address See also Prerequisites (Page 17) SINAMICS CONNECT 500 Operating Instructions, 06/2023...
2. Open application "MindConnect Bridge Configuration" via the remote desktop connection. 3. In the "Onboarding information" selection list, select the "Add configuration" entry. The "MindSphere Onboarding Information" window is opened. 4. Click on "Read from file". 5. Select the connection key. SINAMICS CONNECT 500 Operating Instructions, 06/2023...
The following description describes replacing the parameter and alarm lists using a SINAMICS GM150 as example. For another converter type, select the appropriate device. Note Receiving the new parameter lists Request the parameter lists through "sidrive-iq.industry@siemens.com". SINAMICS CONNECT 500 Operating Instructions, 06/2023...
Plugin configuration > Parameter files". 3. In the right-hand column, click on "..." (open). Dialog "Parameter file configuration" opens. 4. Right-click in field "Xml File Containing Parameter Description". 5. Select the shortcut menu command "Select". SINAMICS CONNECT 500 Operating Instructions, 06/2023...
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7.7 Replacing parameter lists and alarm lists 6. Navigate to directory "C:\ProgramData\Siemens\DriveSystemConnect\config\SinamicsBase\GM150" 7. Select the parameter list that matches your firmware. 8. Click on "Open". 9. Select menu command "File > Save". 10.Restart the service "Drive System Connect" (Page 34). SINAMICS CONNECT 500 Operating Instructions, 06/2023...
8. Select menu command "File > Save". 9. Restart the service "Drive System Connect" (Page 34). 7.7.3 Restart service "Drive System Connect" 1. Open application "Drive System Connect Diagnose". 2. Select menu command "Tools > Start / Stop service". SINAMICS CONNECT 500 Operating Instructions, 06/2023...
3. Under the "Status" tab, check the status display in the lower left of the program window. If required, refresh the display of the connections using the green button in the upper right of the program window. Status "Service connected" is displayed if a connection already exists. SINAMICS CONNECT 500 Operating Instructions, 06/2023...
For problems involving the converter Control Unit, restart the service "Drive System Connect" (Page 34). Completing commissioning 1. Create the recovery points for both partitions of the IPC. 2. Disconnect the connection from the local service PC to the IPC/to the converter Control Unit. SINAMICS CONNECT 500 Operating Instructions, 06/2023...
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Commissioning 7.9 Completing commissioning 3. Withdraw the LAN cable from the SCALANCE switch interface. 4. Close the converter control cabinet. SINAMICS CONNECT 500 Operating Instructions, 06/2023...
Operation Data evaluation with SIDRIVE IQ In operation, the connectivity module captures data from the drive components, and transfers this data to SIDRIVE IQ (www.siemens.com/sidrive-iq) for analysis. SINAMICS CONNECT 500 Operating Instructions, 06/2023...
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Operation 8.1 Data evaluation with SIDRIVE IQ SINAMICS CONNECT 500 Operating Instructions, 06/2023...
• Drive System Connect Bundle - release process according to the Secure Product Development Lifecycle. Patches are provided according to the Vulnerability Management in Risk Monitoring process. In the case of urgent updates, LDA provides instructions and software updates. SINAMICS CONNECT 500 Operating Instructions, 06/2023...
• A Remote Desktop connection has been established from the local service PC to the IPC. • You have administrator rights Activating the service mode 1. On the IPC desktop, open link "AppLocker". 2. Select script "010_disable_applicationcontrol". SINAMICS CONNECT 500 Operating Instructions, 06/2023...
Additional information relating to recovery points is provided in Chapter "Setting recovery points (Page 27)" and in the Microsoft Windows Help. Siemens Security Advisories via CERT Inform yourself about the Siemens Security Advisories from Siemens CERT (https:// www.siemens.com/global/en/home/products/services/cert.html). Check the specific advisories for each connectivity module component (Page 13).
Maintenance 9.5 Replacing connectivity module components Subscribe to Siemens Security Advisories (https://www.siemens.com/global/en/home/ products/services/cert.html#Subscriptions) to obtain information about published and updated security advisories. Replacing connectivity module components 9.5.1 Replacing components Delete all data on defective components. The relevant instructions can be found in Chapter Deleting the data of the connectivity module (Page 45).
Use the script provided to delete any data on the data storage medium. For IPCs that were delivered before 2020, it is possible that the script does not exist. In this case, contact us through "sidrive-iq.industry@siemens.com". Prerequisites •...
The list of available replacement parts can be obtained through the replacement parts service "Spares on Web (https://www.sow.siemens.com/)" by selecting the serial number and the MLFB of the drive component. The link to the Spares On Web for every configured asset is provided in the SIDRIVE IQ application "IQ Fleet".
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Replacement parts 10.2 Replacement parts for the connectivity module SINAMICS CONNECT 500 Operating Instructions, 06/2023...
If you have any further questions about disposal and recycling, please contact your local Siemens organization. Procedure 1. Check whether the component is still functional. 2. Delete all data. 3. Dispose of or recycle this component according to the national regulations. SINAMICS CONNECT 500 Operating Instructions, 06/2023...
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Disposal 11.2 Disposing of the connectivity module SINAMICS CONNECT 500 Operating Instructions, 06/2023...
Please contact your local partner if you wish to request service. This office will contact the responsible service center on your behalf. You can find your local partner in the relevant contact database (https://www.lda-portal.siemens.com/siemlda/de/). SINAMICS CONNECT 500 Operating Instructions, 06/2023...
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Service & Support A.1 Product support SINAMICS CONNECT 500 Operating Instructions, 06/2023...
Standard topology Standard topology medium-voltage converter with CU320-2 Figure B-1 Standard topology medium-voltage converter with CU320-2 SINAMICS CONNECT 500 Operating Instructions, 06/2023...