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11 Maintenance
Interval
Maintenance work
After 3 years of utilisation or as soon as pos-
sible after the PLC diagnosis message "low
battery warning"
Replace battery of the CPU.
Refer to the
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Regularly or when the faceplate of the control
panel is dusty.
Keep the faceplate of the control panel clean.
Refer to the panel's
11.1 Replace an AC500 module
CAUTION!
Risk of injury and damaging the product!
Improper installation and maintenance may result in injury and can damage the
product!
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Installation and maintenance have to be performed according to the
technical rules, codes and relevant standards, e.g. EN 60204-1.
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Only by qualified personnel.
WARNING!
Removal/Insertion under power
The devices are not designed for removal or insertion under power. Because of
unforeseeable consequences, it is not allowed to plug or unplug devices with
the power being ON.
Make sure that all voltage sources (supply and process voltage) are switched
off before you
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connect or disconnect any signal or terminal block
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remove, mount or replace a module.
Disconnecting any powered devices while energized in a hazardous location
could result in an electric arc, which could create a flammable ignition resulting
in fire or explosion.
Make sure that power is removed and that the area has been thoroughly
checked to ensure that flammable materials are not present prior to proceeding.
The devices must not be opened when in operation. The same applies to the
network interfaces.
All modules of the AC500 range are maintenance free. Spare parts are not available and repair
is not allowed. If a module is not functional any more, you have to replace the whole module.
When an I/O module is installed on a hot swap terminal unit, it is possible to replace it with the
same type during runtime.
1.
Disconnect the power supply.
2.
For processor modules, insert the memory card into the new module.
3.
For communciation modules, adjust the position of the rotary switches on the new module.
4.
For terminal units and terminal bases, disconnect the connectors from the old module.
Maintenance
Replace an AC500 module
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