EcoStruxure Machine Expert 4.0 and later versions allow you to convert a device that is configured in your project to a different, but compatible device. EcoStruxure Machine Expert automatically converts the currently configured device into the selected device and displays the changes that are made in the Messages view.
The Convert Device command may automatically add or remove modules. These hardware changes also have influences on the addressing and the libraries.
To help to avoid unintended behavior after a device was converted:
oVerify that the new device supports all functions and communication ports that are required in your project
oAvoid using direct addresses in your application
oPerform a backup of the project to the PC before converting a device
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UNINTENDED EQUIPMENT OPERATION |
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oVerify that any direct addresses used in your application (for example, %IB5) have been converted correctly after device conversion. oVerify that the modified project contains the intended configurations and provides the intended functionality after you have converted the device. |
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Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, serious injury, or equipment damage. |
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NOTICE |
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LOSS OF DATA |
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Perform a backup of the project to the PC before converting a device. |
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Failure to follow these instructions can result in equipment damage. |
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Perform a backup of the project to the PC by executing the File > Save Project As... command before converting a device. |
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Right-click the device you want to convert in the Devices Tree. |
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Execute the Convert Device command from the contextual menu. Result: The Convert Device dialog box is displayed. It lists those devices that are compatible to the device you selected and provides further information on the selected device. |
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Select the device from the list in which you want to convert your currently configured device. To display the available versions of a device, select the option Display all versions (for experts only). |
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If you have not yet performed a backup of your project, click Cancel to stop without changes and perform a backup before you start the procedure once again. To start the conversion, click OK. Result: The currently configured device is converted into the device you selected from the list. The information you entered is conserved if the related modules are still available. Any modifications or configurations that could not be converted are listed in the Messages view. |
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Check whether the converted project still contains the intended configurations and provides the intended functions. If not, adapt the configuration or restore the backup of the unchanged project file. |
Conversion Information in the Messages View
The following information is displayed in the Messages view for the conversion process:
oThe source devices and the target devices they have been converted to.
oThe parameters that have not been transferred to the target.
oThe devices that have not been converted.
To save the information displayed in the Messages view, you can copy it to the Clipboard (press CTRL + C) and paste it to a data file (press CTRL + V).
