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5.8 Online Module Change (Hot Swapping)
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5.8 Online Module Change (Hot Swapping)
In the redundant system, following modules can be replaced online.
• Module mounted to the extension base unit (I/O module, analog module etc.)
• Module mounted to the remote I/O station in the MELSECNET/H Remote I/O
network (I/O module, analog module etc.)
• Power supply module when the power supply modules are duplicated
• I/O module mounted on the main base unit where the Redundant CPU is
mounted (Only when the extension base unit is not connected)
The network module mounted on the control system main base unit cannot be replaced
online (while the system power is ON).
When replacing the network module mounted on the control system main base unit, make
sure to switch it to the standby system using GX Developer or the system switching
instruction (SP. CONTSW instruction).
The standby system is not actually controlling. Therefore, there will be no effect on the
redundant system control if the standby system is powered off.
When powering the standby system OFF, the "STANDBY SYS. DOWN (error code: 6300)"
continuation error will occur in the control system CPU module.
(1) Module mounted to the extension base unit
The online module change (hot swapping) is applicable for a module mounted to the
extension base unit.
However, there are restrictions on the module where the online module change is
applicable.
(For modules that can be replaced online, refer to Section 2.4)
For replacing modules where the extension base unit is connected online, refer to the
following manual.
QCPU User's Manual (Hardware Design, Maintenance and Inspection)
(2) Module mounted on the MELSECNET/H remote I/O station
The MELSECNET/H remote I/O station supports online module change.
If a module mounted on the MELSECNET/H remote I/O station has a failure, the
module can be replaced without stopping system control.
However, the target module of online module change is restricted.
(Refer to Section 2.4 (4) for details.)
Refer to the following manual for information on online change of the module mounted
on the MELSECNET/H remote I/O station.
Q Corresponding MELSECNET/H Network System Reference Manual
(Remote I/O network)
User's Manual of the corresponding module