Troubleshooting & Repair

Reloading Siemens Sinumerik Start-up Archive Files

Reloading Siemens Sinumerik Start-up Archive Files for the NC and PLC

1. Using OP, (Operator Panel) select hardkey Machine  then Menu select
Observe:  The main operating areas horizontal softkey menu appears.   Machine, Parameter, Program, Services, Diagnosis and Start-up.
2. Using OP, select softkey Services
Observe:  Current operating area is displayed at top left of display.
3. Using OP, select the hardkey  (etc…/extension of the softkey menu key).
Observe:  Horizontal softkey menu contains a key labeled Series start-up
NOTE: If softkey Series start-up does not appear then the password access rights need to be  set. See the procedure Setting Password Access rights Page 3.
4.     Using OP, select horizontal softkey Series start-up.
Observe:  Display shows ‘Create series startup archive’ window.
NOTE: If Display shows Read startup archive window, skip step 5
5. Using OP, select vertical softkey Read start-up archive
Observe:  A new window will appear, labeled Read Series Start-up Archive.
6. Using OP cursor keys highlight the appropriate NC or PLC archive file.
Note:  The backup files are created by the builder and / or end user and the specific name may vary.   Suggestion: Select a file which refers to the NC or PLC and has the most recent date
7. Using OP, press the vertical softkey Start.
Observe:  The window will shift to the Job Log display.  a. Answer the query ‘Do you wish to perform a series start-up?’  By pressing the               vertical softkey Yes.  b. A series of prompts will appear, telling you the status of the upload of the various    series start-up files from the NC archive.  c. The message ‘NC Reset – Please wait’ will now appear as many as 6 times. This is   normal.  d. The control will shift back to the Read Series Start-up Archive display.
8. If necessary, repeat steps 6 and 7, selecting the appropriate archive file, to load both the NC and the PLC.

SINUMERIK 840D/810D Setting Password Access Rights
1. Using OP, (Operator Panel) select hardkey Machine  then Menu select
Observe:  The main operating areas horizontal softkey menu appears.  Machine, Parameter, Program, Services, Diagnosis and Start-up.
2. Using the OP, select the horizontal softkey Start-up.
Observe:  Message: Area Start-up being loaded! Please wait …
3. Using the OP, select the vertical softkey Password …
4. Using the OP, select the vertical softkey Set password.
Observe: Define password window appears with text “Please enter password:”
5. Using the OP, type in SUNRISE (in upper case). Then press the vertical softkey OK.
Note: On some panels you may need to hold the hardkey (Shift)  to type characters
Observe:  Message “Current access level: Manufact. and Password has been set for  Manufact. !”
6. Using the OP, select the Menu select  twice to return to the previous operating area  I.e. Services.
7. When finished creating or reading in Series Start-up the password access rights should be deactivated. See procedure Deactivating Password Access Rights. Page 4.
SINUMERIK 840D/810D Deactivating Password Access Rights
8. Using OP, (Operator Panel) select hardkey Machine  then Menu select
Observe:  The main operating areas horizontal softkey menu appears.  Machine, Parameter, Program, Services, Diagnosis and Start-up.
9. Using the OP, select the horizontal softkey Start-up.
Observe:  Message: Area Start-up being loaded! Please wait …
10. Using the OP, select the vertical softkey Password …
11. Using the OP, select the vertical softkey Delete password.
Observe: Message: Current access level: Keyswitch position and Password has been  deleted!
Note: The password has not been deleted in the system. The password access level has been  deactivated.
Rebooting the system will not deactivate an active password access level.
12. Using the OP, select the Menu select  twice to return to the previous operating area  I.e. Services.

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Siemens Sinumerik
Joe Kaminski

Joe Kaminski is an industrial automation specialist at MRO Electric. He has a background in industrial engineering and supply chain management. Joe has worked in the automation industry for over 10 years providing support to some of the largest companies in the world. For more info, visit www.mroelectric.com.

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