Replacing a Defective Device without Chip Card (PROFIBUS)

In case of damage to the ASi Slave Bihl+Wiedemann recommends the use of a replacement unit with the same article number to avoid any difficulties and downtimes in the production process when setting up a new unit.

 

By using an identical item as a replacement for a defective device, the configuration data can be transferred by simply exchanging the chip card. The replacement device is then immediately ready for use.

Restoring the Configuration for the ASi Networks to the Replacement Device
  1. Switching to Advanced Display Mode
  2. Setting the PROFIBUS DP address
  3. Quick Setup

Replacement devices can be conveniently ordered at any time and from over 100 countries via the Bihl+Wiedemann online store and are delivered in the shortest possible time. Simply search the item number of the faulty device on the Bihl+Wiedemann website and order directly via the online store button.

1. Switching to Advanced Display Mode

Please read the information in the installation instructions and the separate document with the explanation of the display menus. All necessary documents is available in the download area of the respective article on the Bihl + Wiedemann website.

2. Setting the PROFIBUS DP address

1. Menu PROFIBUS

2. Submenu PROFIBUS ADDRESS

3. Setting new PROFIBUS DP address

  • The device is preset to address 3 by the manufacturer.

3. Quick Setup

Connect the ASi networks to the newly set gateway and switch to the 'QUICK SETUP' menu to store the current configuration of the ASi networks.


The function 'QUICK SETUP' enables a simple and quick configuration of all ASi networks connected to the ASi gateway:

  • STORE+RUN
    Saves the current configuration of the connected ASi slaves as a target configuration and switches the gateway into protected operating mode.
  • STORE+PRJ MODE
    Saves the current configuration of the connected ASi slaves as a target configuration and switches the gateway into configuration mode.

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If you have any questions regarding the replacement of a faulty device or if you need advice on selecting the correct successor model in order to modernize an existing machine or to redesign a system, please contact us.