Maintenance and service
6.3 Reset to factory settings
RF180C communication module
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Operating Instructions, 12/2012, J31069-D0177-U001-A6-7618
6.
If required, select the "Run firmware after update" check box.
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If this option is activated, a successful update is followed by a new ramp-up of the
RF180C during which the new firmware is activated (active commands on the ASM
are canceled).
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Otherwise, the RF180C remains in the previous status following the update. The new
firmware is activated the next time the power is cycled.
7.
Click the "Run update" button to start the update.
While the RF180C is downloading, this is indicated by alternate flashing of "ERR_1" and
"ERR_2" at approximately 1 Hz. With appropriate parameter settings, an update operation is
also reported with diagnostics (see the section "Diagnostics (Page 49)").
6.3
Reset to factory settings
By resetting to the factory settings, the IP address, subnet mask and router address are set
to "0.0.0.0". The device name and the user-specific I&M data (I&M1, I&M2 and I&M3) are
deleted. The module must, for example, be reset to the factory settings using LLDP prior to
replacing the device without an exchangeable medium.
Follow the steps below to reset the communications module to the factory settings using the
SIMATIC Manager:
1.
Start the SIMATIC Manager.
2.
From the SIMATIC Manager select the menu command "PLC > Display Accessible
Nodes".
The available devices are displayed.
3.
Select the desired RF180C node.
4.
Select the menu command "PLC > Edit Ethernet Node".
The "Edit Ethernet Node" dialog box opens.
5.
To reset the communications module to the factory settings, click the "Reset" button in
the "Module" area.
Follow the steps below to reset the communications module to the factory settings using the
TIA Portal:
1.
Start the TIA Portal in the project view.
2.
In the Project tree, select the menu command "Online access > <your online access> >
Update accessible devices".
The available devices are displayed.
3.
Select the required RF180C and click the entry "Online & Diagnostics" in the folder of the
selected device.
4.
Select the "Functions > Reset to factory settings" option.
5.
To reset the communications module to the factory settings, click the "Reset" button.
