The following article explains how to replace a device with a different device of the same device revision. Upload the block parameters so that they can be used by the replacing Fieldbus device. It is always recommended to upload the newest block parameters to prepare for the replacement of a device in case of device breakdown, etc.
How to Replace Fieldbus Devices with Old Ones
Device Panel should be used when replacing a Fieldbus device. Especially when a replaced device has different Manufac_ID, Dev_Type and Dev_Rev, the Device Panel must be used. On the Device panel, changing tag name and node address as well as block instantiation need to be performed.
Before reading this article you can get understand about basics of foundation fieldbus Foundation Fieldbus Overview.
When a Fieldbus device is replaced with an exactly same device, master data downloading is required. However, from Device panel, master data downloading can also be performed.
When running master data downloading from fieldbus builder, choose [Master data download] from [AdvancedFunctions] menu to start.
The device tag name and node address of the Fieldbus device for replacement need to be defined beforehand. And, if necessary, the block instantiation also needs to be performed beforehand. If the settings are not correct, errors will occur during downloading.
If the revision number of the new device is different from the replaced device, the template file also needs to be newly selected.
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