Table of Contents
Advertisement
Service and maintenance
10.5 Module replacement
Backup on your PC
On the upper toolbar of the WBM, there are two buttons for loading and saving
configurations. These buttons enable you to save configurations, reload them and transfer
them to other communication modules. You will find further information on saving and
loading the configuration on or from the PC in the section "The WBM (Page 57)".
10.5.2
Replacing a module
Requirements
● The RF166C communication module is already mounted. A new RF166C communication
module is available.
● The communications module is connected and has started up.
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
Backing up the configuration
Before replacing a module, save the configuration stored on the communications module so
that you can transfer it to the newly connected communications module after replacing the
module.
NOTICE
Installation/removal with the power off
Only wire the SIMATIC controller and the communications modules to be switched on when
the voltage is switched off. Make sure that the power supply is turned off when
installing/uninstalling the devices.
154
WARNING
Operating Instructions, 12/2019, C79000-G8976-C578-01
SIMATIC RF166C
Advertisement
Table of Contents
