6.4. Automatic Module Replacement
Once a linear conveyor has been commissioned by Auto-Configuration Procedure, the Ai2 Module store
configuration data about its upstream and downstream neighboring modules. This configuration data is
automatically updated even if the linear conveyor has had its parameters modified by the EasyRoll software.
The Ai2 Module firmware uses this feature to allow for easy module replacement so that the entire linear
conveyor does not have to be Auto-Configured again in order to replace a single Ai2 Module.
Module Replacement Using EasyRoll
1. Disconnect existing module’s motor(s), network, photo-sensor(s), and power connections. The order of
disconnection does not matter.
2. Connect new module’s motor(s), sensor(s), network connections and power connections.
3. Start EasyRoll V4.04 or higher. Invoke the Advanced Dialog and go to the Network Services tab, click on
the Discover button. All modules in the network should be display. Click on AutoConfig button and after a
few seconds the topology of the ConveyLinx modules will be displayed.
4. Click on the module in the Tree View you want to add as the replacement module
5. Right-Click and select Replace this Node from the menu to begin the replacement process as shown in
Figure 35. Note that you can also select the node from the list of modules on the left-hand side and then
click the Replace Selected Node button.
6. Wait until Module performs its internal boot-up procedures which will be indicated when the Module
Status LED blinks on and off green.
Automatic Module Replacement procedure will work to replace a module on systems with
multiple subnets. You do not have to temporarily disconnect any network connections or
otherwise isolate the subnet where the replacement procedure needs to occur
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