Replacing A Module - Siemens SIMATIC RF600 Series Configuration Manual

Service and maintenance
13.3 Module replacement
13.3.2

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/PROFINET connection):
1. Make sure that the reader is disconnected from the 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 the Ethernet cable.
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. Assign the reader a unique IP address and a unique device name.
9. Load the configuration to the reader.
Module replacement with automatic device name assignment
When you replace a module, you have the option of assigning the device names
automatically based on the configured PROFINET topology. This function is only possible
when replacing a device.
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