Service and maintenance
8.5 Module replacement
SIMATIC RF360R
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Configuration Manual, 03/2022, C79000-G8976-C629-02
NOTICE
Backing up the configuration
Prior to replacing the module, make sure that you back up the configuration stored on the
reader so that you can transfer this to the newly connected reader following module
replacement.
NOTICE
Installation/removal with the power off
Wire the SIMATIC controller and the readers to be connected only when the power is off.
Make sure that the power supply is turned off when installing/uninstalling the devices.
Procedure
Follow the steps below to replace a reader (Ethernet/PROFINET connection):
1.
Make sure that the reader is disconnected from the power supply.
2.
Pull the cable from the reader.
3.
Remove the reader from its mounting.
4.
Mount the new reader.
5.
Connect the reader to the PC or the SIMATIC controller using the Ethernet cable.
6.
Connect the reader to the power supply using the connecting cable.
Wait until the reader has started up and is ready for operation ("RUN" LED is lit/flashes
green).
7.
If necessary, assign the reader a unique IP address and a unique device name.
8.
Load the configuration to the reader if needed.
9.
Configure the user management according to the requirements of your application.
Module replacement with automatic device name assignment
When you replace a module, you have the option of assigning the device names
automatically based on the configured PROFINET topology. This function is only possible
when replacing a device.
Requirement
•
The PROFINET topology has been configured.
•
The "Device replacement without exchangeable medium" option is enabled in the
PROFINET settings of the module.
•
The new reader has the factory settings; in other words, no device name and no IP address
have been assigned.