
4. DAILY MAINTENANCE AND PERIODIC INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
4.3 Replacement Methods
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(4) Base I/O unit
The base I/O unit is generally installed on the electric cabinet side.
a) Replacement procedures
Always replace the base I/O unit with the control section power turned OFF.
①
Check that the control section power is turned OFF. (If the power is not OFF, turn it OFF.)
②
Open the electric cabinet door.
③
Disconnect all cables connected to the base I/O unit.
④
Remove the fixing screws fixing the base I/O unit to the electric cabinet, and remove the base
I/O unit from the electric cabinet.
(Loosen the two lower fixing screws first, and then remove the two upper fixing screws while
supporting the unit with a hand. Then lift the unit upward and off. The two lower fixing screws
do not need to be removed.)
⑤
Replace with a new base I/O unit, and fix the unit onto the electric cabinet with the fixing
screws.
⑥
Connect all cables connected to the base I/O unit. (Connect the cables to the designated
connectors.)
⑦
Close the electric cabinet door.
Fixing screws (4 screws)
Electric cabinet
Base I/O unit
Incorrect connections may damage the devices, so connect the cables to the specified
connectors.
Do not replace the base I/O unit while the power is ON.
Do not connect or disconnect the connection cables between each unit while the power is ON.
CAUTION