Reset To Factory Settings - Siemens RF180C Operating Instructions Manual

Maintenance and service

6.3 Reset to factory settings

6. If required, select the "Run firmware after update" check box.
7. Click the "Run update" button to start the update.
While the RF180C is downloading, this is indicated by alternate flashing of "ERR_1" and
"ERR_2" at approximately 1 Hz. With appropriate parameter settings, an update operation is
also reported with diagnostics (see the section "Diagnostics (Page 49)").
6.3 Reset to factory settings
By resetting to the factory settings, the IP address, subnet mask and router address are set
to "0.0.0.0". The device name and the user-specific I&M data (I&M1, I&M2 and I&M3) are
deleted. The module must, for example, be reset to the factory settings using LLDP prior to
replacing the device without an exchangeable medium.
Follow the steps below to reset the communications module to the factory settings using the
SIMATIC Manager:
1. Start the SIMATIC Manager.
2. From the SIMATIC Manager select the menu command "PLC > Display Accessible
3. Select the desired RF180C node.
4. Select the menu command "PLC > Edit Ethernet Node".
5. To reset the communications module to the factory settings, click the "Reset" button in
Follow the steps below to reset the communications module to the factory settings using the
TIA Portal:
1. Start the TIA Portal in the project view.
2. In the Project tree, select the menu command "Online access > <your online access> >
3. Select the required RF180C and click the entry "Online & Diagnostics" in the folder of the
4. Select the "Functions > Reset to factory settings" option.
5. To reset the communications module to the factory settings, click the "Reset" button.
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– If this option is activated, a successful update is followed by a new ramp-up of the
RF180C during which the new firmware is activated (active commands on the ASM
are canceled).
– Otherwise, the RF180C remains in the previous status following the update. The new
firmware is activated the next time the power is cycled.
Nodes".
The available devices are displayed.
The "Edit Ethernet Node" dialog box opens.
the "Module" area.
Update accessible devices".
The available devices are displayed.
selected device.
Operating Instructions, 12/2012, J31069-D0177-U001-A6-7618
RF180C communication module