6.4. Automatic Module Replacement

Once a linear conveyor has been commissioned by Auto-Configuration Procedure, the ConveyLinx-ECO modules 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 ConveyLinx-ECO 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 ConveyLinx-ECO.

*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

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 V4.19(ASIA) 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 the 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. 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.

Module Replacement without 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 power only. Leave motor(s), sensor(s), and network disconnected.

3. When new module is powered up and after about 5 seconds; the Status and Motor LEDs will begin to blink slowly. The module will stay in this state for 10 seconds.

4. During this 10 second time window while the Status and Motor LEDs are blinking slowly, connect the Ethernet cable(s) to the new module.

5. At the end of the 10 second time period; the new module looks to see if neighbor(s) module(s) are connected and if so, the new module will initiate the auto replacement functions with its neighbors.

6. Once all configuration data has been transferred, the Module performs its internal boot-up procedures, and when complete, the Module Status LED blinks on and off green.

7. Reconnect motor(s) and Sensor(s)