Replacing A Module - Siemens SIMATIC RF185C Operating Instructions Manual

Service and maintenance
10.5 Module replacement
10.5.2

Replacing a module

Requirements
● The RF18xC communications module is mounted. A new RF18xC communications
module of the same type is available.
● The communications module is connected and has started up.
Before replacing a module
Read the manual of the SIMATIC controller you using
Prior to installation, connecting up and commissioning, read the relevant sections in the
manual of the SIMATIC controller you are using. When installing and connecting up, keep
to the procedures described in the manual.
NOTICE
Backing up the configuration
Before replacing a module, save the configuration stored on the communications module so
that you can transfer it to the newly connected communications module after replacing the
module.
NOTICE
Installation/removal with the power off
Only wire the SIMATIC controller and the communications modules to be switched on when
the voltage is switched off. Make sure that the power supply is turned off when
installing/uninstalling the devices.
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SIMATIC RF185C, RF186C, RF188C
Operating Instructions, 10/2018, C79000-G8976-C512-01