Auto configuration of the linear conveyor
Manual – ECC-DFC field bus controller
7.11. Module replacement
Proceed as follows to replace a fieldbus controller module:
1. Disconnect all module connections: Motor(s), network, photo sensor(s), hardware, and
power. The order does not matter.
2. Connect the new module to the motor(s), sensor(s), hardware, network, and power.
3. Start the ECShell engineering software.
4. Press F2 and click Discover in the Network Services tab.
All modules in the network are now displayed.
5. Click the "AutoConfig” button as shown in figure 27.
The topology of the modules is displayed within a few seconds.
6. Select the module to be replaced from the list on the left-hand side and click “Replace
Selected Node” as shown in figure 28.
Note that the text information for this module is displayed in RED in the topology
view.
Wait until the module has completed its internal boot-up procedures, which is
indicated by a module status LED flashing in green.
Figure 27 "Network Services" tab after the Discovery function has been executed