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8400 HighLine | Parameter setting & configuration
Introduction: Parameterising the controller
Handling the memory module
 
Unplugging the memory module
 The memory module can be plugged and unplugged during operation. The behaviour 
of the device remains basically unchanged because all parameters are available in the 
RAM after the device has been started.
 Unplugging the memory module during operation results in an error message and 
should therefore be avoided.
 The device can also be parameterised when the memory module is unplugged. Of 
course, the parameter sets cannot be saved to the memory module then (cp.  Saving the 
parameters to the memory module safe against mains failure  ( 29)).
Replacing the controller
 In the event of a device replacement, the entire parameter data of an axis can be copied 
to the replacement device by "taking along" the memory module, so that additional PC 
or keypad operations are not required.
 When replacing the controller, the versions of the old device and the new device are of 
importance. Before data are actually transferred, the versions are internally checked. 
Basically, the following applies:
– Parameter sets of old devices with V 1.0 can be processed on new devices ≥ V1.0
(downward compatibility).
– Parameters of devices with higher versions are not supported on devices with lower 
versions. An error message will be issued if the parameter set versions of the two 
devices are not compatible.
– Parameter sets of devices with versions that have less functions (e.g. 8400 StateLine) 
can be loaded into and executed on devices with versions that have more functions 
(e.g. 8400 HighLine). The reverse is not possible!
Saving the parameters to the memory module safe against mains failure
Controller parameter changes via the »Engineer«, the keypad, or a master control via
fieldbus communication will be lost after mains switching of the controller unless the
settings have been explicitly saved.
 Execute the "Save all parameter sets
" controller command to save the current 
parameter settings to the memory module.
 ( 71) 
 Using the keypad, you can also press function key 
 to save the parameter settings.
 Note!
When the device or the external 24 V DC voltage supply is switched on, all 
parameters are automatically loaded from the memory module into the main 
memory of the controller.
Please observe the following points during the storage process to avoid data 
inconsistencies which would result in an error when loading the parameters 
from the memory module:
 • Do not switch off the supply voltage!
 • Do not remove the memory module from the device!
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