Offline Application Modification with Allowed Application Mismatch
Original instructions
Procedure
To make offline modifications to an application program in either PLC, follow these steps:
Step
Action
1
Modify the application program offline.
2
Perform Build Project and save.
NOTE: Do not use the Rebuild All Project option because this causes the Standby CPU to go offline when the application program is downloaded.
3
Verify that the Primary and Standby PLCs are in Run Primary CPU and Run Standby CPU modes.
4
Connect Control Expert to the Primary CPU.
5
Set the Command Register system bit %SW60.3 to 1.
6
Connect Control Expert to the Standby CPU and open the modified program.
7
Download the program and select RUN.
NOTE: Check the controller state and ensure that it is in Run Standby mode.
8
Verify that the Primary and Standby PLCs are in Run Primary CPU and Run Standby CPU modes.
9
Perform a Switchover.
NOTE: Ensure that the Standby CPU switched to the Primary CPU.
10
Perform an application transfer to the Standby CPU.
11
Set the Command Register system bit %SW60.3 to 0.
NOTE: The Command Register system bit is then returned to 0 from 1.
NOTE: For more details, refer to Application Mismatch.
WARNING
UNEXPECTED EQUIPMENT BEHAVIOR
Before transferring a modified application to the Standby CPU:
  • Examine carefully all the impacts of the modifications on the application.
  • Check that the modified application does not have adverse effects on the process.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, serious injury, or equipment damage.