Replacing A Module - Siemens SIMATIC RF1100 Operating Instructions Manual

Backup via the WBM
On the upper toolbar of the WBM, there are two buttons for loading and saving configurations.
Using these buttons, you can back up configurations, re-load them and transfer them to other
readers. You will find further information on saving and loading the configuration on or from the
PC in the section "The WBM (Page 35)".
10.4.2

Replacing a module

Requirements
The reader is installed. A new reader of the same type is ready.
Before replacing a module
NOTICE
Backing up the configuration
Prior to replacing the module, make sure that you back up the configuration stored on the
reader so that you can transfer this to the newly connected reader following module
replacement.
NOTICE
Installation/removal with the power off
Wire the readers to be connected only when the power is off. Make sure that the power supply
is turned off when installing/uninstalling the devices.
Procedure
Follow the steps below to replace a reader:
1. Make sure that the reader is disconnected from the power supply.
2. Pull the cable from the reader.
3. Unmount the reader.
4. Mount the new reader.
5. Connect the reader to the PC using the supplied Ethernet cable.
6. Connect the reader to the power supply using the connecting cable, if necessary.
Wait until the reader has started up and is ready for operation ("R/S" LED is lit green).
7. If necessary, assign the reader a unique IP address and a unique device name.
8. Load the configuration(s) (WBM and possibly Config Editor) to the reader.
9. Configure the user management according to the requirements of your application.
SIMATIC RF1100
Operating Instructions, 08/2023, C79000-G8976-C698-02
Maintenance and service
10.4 Module replacement
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