Maintenance and servicing
8.3 Module replacement without programming device or PC
SIMOTION C
Operating Instructions, 02/2012
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8.3
Module replacement without programming device or PC
Overview
If a defective SIMOTION C has to be replaced without using a PG/PC, you can transfer the
data of the defective module to the new module by simply inserting the micro memory card
of the defective module in the new module.
Requirement
When you commissioned your project, you must have used the menu command "Copy RAM
to ROM" of the SIMOTION SCOUT to save your project to the micro memory card, as
described in the chapter "User memory concept".
The following data are on the micro memory card and can be transferred to the new module:
● Technology packages (TP)
● User data (programs, configuration data, parameterizations, task configuration)
● DP parameters (DP addresses, baud rate)
● IP parameters (IP address, subnet mask, router address)
As the non-volatile data is in a memory within the module, it is lost when the module is
replaced.
If the non-volatile data is to be transferred to the new module, it must first be backed up on
the micro memory card of the module to be replaced. The restoration of the non-volatile data
must be triggered via a memory reset on the new module.
Note
If the non-volatile data is not restored, the retain variables are set to their initial values and
the diagnostics buffer with the history from the old module is no longer available.
