Replacing A Module - Siemens SIMATIC RF650R Configuration Manual

9.3.2

Replacing a module

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
Installation/removal with the power off
Wire up the SIMATIC controller and modules to be connected only when the power is off.
Make sure that the power supply is turned off when installing/uninstalling the devices.
Before replacing the module, back up the configuration of the reader so that you can transfer
this to the new reader.
Procedure
Follow the steps below to replace a reader (Ethernet/PROFIBUS connection):
1. Make sure that the reader is disconnected from the electrical power supply.
If you work via a SIMATIC controller, make sure that this is disconnected from the power
supply.
2. Pull the cable from the reader.
3. Remove the reader from its mounting.
4. Mount the new reader.
5. Connect the reader to the PC or the SIMATIC controller using an Ethernet cable.
– For the Ethernet connection to the RF650R reader, use a connecting cable with an
– For the PROFINET connection of the RF680R/RF685R reader, use a connecting
6. If necessary, connect the reader to one or more external antennas.
7. Connect the reader to the power supply using the connecting cable.
Wait until the reader has started up and is ready for operation ("R/S" LED is lit/flashes
green).
8. Load the configuration to the reader.
SIMATIC RF650R/RF680R/RF685R
Configuration Manual, 10/2015, C79000-G8976-C386-03
WARNING
RJ-45 plug.
cable with an M12 plug (4-pin).
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