Siemens SIMATIC MV500 Operating Instructions Manual page 243

Backing up configuration
In the WBM, you can use the "Device > System > Full device configuration" menu to backup,
reload and transfer the configurations to other readers. You can find additional information
about saving and loading the configuration to or from the PC or the micro SD card in the
WBM online help.
Procedure
Proceed as follows to exchange a reader (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. Disconnect the cables from the reader.
3. Uninstall the optical reader.
4. Install the new reader.
5. Connect the reader to the PC or to the SIMATIC controller.
6. Connect the reader to the power supply using the connecting cable.
Wait until the reader has started up and is ready for operation ("PWR" LED is green).
7. Wait until the new reader is automatically assigned the IP address of the replacement device.
If necessary, assign a unique IP address and a unique device name to the reader.
8. Start the WBM.
9. Load the configuration onto the reader using the saved XML parameter file.
10.Wait until the parameters have been restored.
Result: Following the automatic restart, the reader is ready for operation.
SIMATIC MV500
Operating Instructions, 03/2021, C79000-G8976-C494-05
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