Handling Precautions; Replacing The Unit; Replacing The Board - Omron SYSMAC 3G8F7-CLK12-E Operation Manual

Handling Precautions

9-5

Handling Precautions

9-5-1 Replacing the Unit

9-5-2 Replacing the Board

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The Controller Link Support Board is a Network device. If the Board is damaged,
it will effect the entire Network, so always ensure repairs are undertaken im-
mediately. We recommend that you have a spare Controller Link Support Board
on hand so that repairs may be conducted quickly.
Observe the following precautions when replacing the Board.
• Always turn OFF the power to the computer before replacing the Board.
• Check that the new Board is not faulty.
• If you suspect that a poor connection is the cause of a malfunction, clean the
connector terminals using a clean, soft cloth and industrial-grade alcohol. Re-
move any lint or threads left from the cloth, and remount the Board.
• When returning a faulty Board for repairs, always attach a detailed fault report
to the Unit and return to you nearest OMRON outlet as listed at the back of this
manual.
Note In order to prevent faulty operation be sure to turn off the power to all nodes be-
fore replacing the Board.
Note 1. When replacing the Board, do not reconnect that node to the Network before
carrying out the procedures listed below. In particular, a node with a small
address will become the polling node and communicate the initial network
parameter status to other nodes, so there is the chance that network param-
eters in the entire Network will be damaged.
2. The data link table, network parameters, and routing table are stored in the
Controller Link Support Board's EEPROM. When the Board has been re-
placed, make these settings again before starting operation.
The following procedure can be used to automatically set the network parame-
ters in EEPROM from other nodes operating on the network. The data link tables
will need to be reset from the Controller Link Support Software.
1. Turn OFF the power supply to the computer of the Board to be replaced.
2. Detach the communications cables attached to the Controller Link Support
Board to be replaced and remove the Board.
3. Set the new Controller Link Support Board's ID switch and the terminating
resistance switch to the same as for the previous Board.
4. Mount the Controller Link Support Board in the expansion slot of the com-
puter and connect the communications cables.
5. Turn ON the power supply to the computer where the Board was replaced
and open the FinsGateway settings.
6. Use the following procedure to set the Board as a polled node.
a) Click the Basic Tab in the FinsGateway Settings.
b) Click the Drivers Icon.
c) Select CLK (PCI) and click the Properties Button.
d) Select the Board to be set and click the Change Button.
e) Click the Driver Tab in the Controller Link (PCI) Lists Dialog Box.
f) Remove the check from the setting for the polling unit.
g) Click the OK Button.
7. Use the following procedure to start the Controller Link (PCI) service from
the FinsGateway Settings so the Board will participate in the network.
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