Removing/Installing An I/O Module - Emerson Fisher FLOBOSS 407 Instruction Manual

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To make changes on-line, replace the module, proceed directly to the configuration display for the

affected point, and modify parameters as needed. Remember to consider the impact on FSTs and other

points that reference the affected point.

Any added modules (new I/O points) start up with default configurations. Even though adding a

module, removing a module, or moving a module to a new position in the ROC/FloBoss does not

directly affect the configuration of other I/O points, it can affect the numbering of I/O points of the

same type. This, in turn, can impact an FST or higher-level point because the referencing of I/O points

is done by a sequence-based point number. For example, if you have AI modules installed in slots A7,

A10, and A11, adding another AI module in slot A8 changes the point numbers of the analog inputs for

modules in slots A10 and A11.

If one or more FSTs, or higher level points such as a PID loop or AGA Flow, have

been configured in the ROC/FloBoss, be sure to reconfigure them according to the

changes in I/O modules. Operational problems will occur if you do not reconfigure

the ROC/FloBoss.

3.6.2 Removing/Installing an I/O Module

Use the following procedure to remove/install an I/O module. The procedure is performed using the

ROCLINK Configuration Software.

There is a possibility of losing the configuration and historical data held in RAM

while performing the following procedure. As a precaution, save the current

configuration and historical data to permanent memory as instructed in Section

2.5.2.

When working on units labeled for service in hazardous areas, ensure that the

working environment is currently non-hazardous.

For a Measurement Canada FloBoss 407, resealing of the case must be performed

by authorized personnel only.

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