
3.3 Setting the F-address
The F-address respectively "Secure user address" is to be configured by the F-address
switch at the safety module and additionally in the master system e.g. hardware configu-
rator. The F-address is to be set by the F-address switch besides on the safety module.
Only if the F-address set in the hardware configurator accords to the setting of the F-
address switch, it is possible to operate!
Pos
Value
Example
State
Address
0
1
1
1+2+32+512=547
Address: 547
1
2
1
2
4
0
3
8
0
4
16
0
5
32
1
6
64
0
7
128
0
8
256
0
9
512
1
10
1024
0
11
2048
0
When the safety module is installed, the F-address switch may not
be accessed!
To set the F-address on the safety module the (electronic) module is to
be demounted before as described at “Demounting and module
exchange”.
Chap. 3.5 ‘Demounting and module exchange’ page 80
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Before setting take the field bus coupler of circuit!
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F-address must be unique!
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F-addresses from 1 to 4095 may be set.
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Each F-address must be unique in the communication network of the safety PLC!
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Only use suitable tools for the setting!
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The switching elements of the F-address switch must be set only with a suitable
tool like a screwdriver of a clockmaker.
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In no case should pressure be exerted on the switching elements.
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Setting the F-address via safety parameter dialog
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In addition the F-address setting of the F-address switch must be configured by
the safety parameter dialog of the master system.
Address switch for F-
address
VIPA System SLIO
Deployment
Setting the F-address
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