Failure and replacement of components during operation
16.2 Failure and replacement of components during operation
S7-400H
System Manual, 03/2012, A5E00267695-11
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16.2.6
Failure and replacement of an IM 460 and IM 461 interface module
Starting situation
Failure
How does the system react?
The S7-400H is in redundant system mode and
an interface module fails.
The connected expansion unit is turned off.
Both CPUs report the event in the diagnostic
buffer and via OB 86.
Procedure
Follow the steps below to replace an interface module:
Step
What has to be done?
How does the system react?
1
Turn off the power supply of the central
rack.
The partner CPU switches to single
mode.
2
Turn off the power supply of the expansion
unit in which you want to replace the
interface module.
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3
Remove the interface module.
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4
Insert the new interface module and turn
the power supply of the expansion unit
back on.
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5
Switch the power supply of the central unit
back on and start the CPU.
The CPU performs an automatic LINK-
UP and UPDATE.
The CPU changes to RUN and operates
as the reserve CPU.