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Forwarding the device name when the communication module is replaced
The device name of the IO device is saved in the connection block.
To transfer the device name when the RF180C communication module is replaced, remove
the connection block from the "old" RF180C and plug it into the "new" RF180C. The station
can be addressed again and will operate as before the replacement.
Note
Device replacement without exchangeable medium using LLDP
No device name has to be assigned when replacing a device without removable medium.
Requirement:
• The topology has been configured.
• "Device replacement without removable medium" is activated in the CPU.
• The CM must be in the factory settings status; in other words no device name, IP address
You will find more detailed information on resetting to the factory settings in the section
"Reset to factory settings (Page 48)".
Station flash test
If you use more than one IO device, the dialog also displays more than one IO device. In this
case, you should compare the MAC address of the device with the indicated MAC address
and select the proper IO device.
The identification of IO devices in a system is facilitated by a node flash test.
Follow the steps below to activate the flash test with STEP 7:
1. In the "Edit Ethernet Node" dialog, select one of the indicated IO devices.
2. Click the "Flashing" button.
3. Click the "Flashing Off" button to stop the flashing.
Follow the steps below to activate the flash test with the TIA Portal:
1. In the Project tree, select the menu command "Online access > <your online access> >
2. Select the required RF180C and click the entry "Online & Diagnostics" in the folder of the
3. Select the option "Functions > Assign name".
RF180C communication module
Operating Instructions, 12/2012, J31069-D0177-U001-A6-7618
= 0. If the CM is not in the factory settings status, the module needs to be reset to the
factory settings.
On the selected IO device both "Link" and "RX/TX" LEDs flash on the connection block.
Update accessible devices".
The available devices are displayed.
selected device.
5.2 Assigning device names to the I/O device
Parameterization
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