EFLOW EF-Series - After Installing Components; Replacing the Main Electronics Board

EF-Series Instruction Manual
Rev 2/01 2-33
2.8.3 After Installing Components
After removing power to the EF-Series unit and installing components as needed, perform the
following steps to start your EF-Series unit and reconfigure your data. The procedure assumes you are
using the ROCLINK Configuration Software.
CAUTION
Ensure all input devices, output devices, and processes remain in a safe state
upon restoring power.
CAUTION
When working on units located in a hazardous area (explosive gases may be
present), make sure the area is in a non-hazardous state before performing
these procedures.
1.
Reconnect power to the EF-Series unit by inserting the Power terminal plug into the P8 Power
connector.
2.
Launch the ROCLINK Configuration Software, log in, and connect to the flow computer.
3.
Verify that the configuration is correct. If it is not, continue by configuring the needed items.
If major portions or the entire configuration needs to be reloaded, perform the remaining steps.
4.
Select Download from the File menu.
5.
From the Open dialog box, select the backup configuration file (has extension *.FCF).
6.
Select the portions of the configuration you want to download (restore).
7.
Click on Download to restore the configuration.
2.8.4 Replacing the Main Electronics Board
The Main Electronics Board in the EF-Series flow computer is not intended to be replaced by the end-
user. Contact your Fisher Representative or sales office, who will arrange for its repair and
replacement as necessary. For reference purposes only, the replacement procedure is as follows:
CAUTION
There is a possibility of losing the device configuration and historical data
while performing the following procedure. As a precaution, save the current
configuration and historical data as instructed in Section 2.8.1.
CAUTION
When installing units in a hazardous area, make sure installation
components selected are labeled for use in such areas. Installation and
maintenance must be performed only when the area is known to be non-
hazardous.