Product Description XI/ON - Eaton Automation

XI/ON: Gateways for Modbus TCP 7 Guidelines for Station Planning
7.3 Plugging and Pulling Electronics Modules
XI/ON enables the pulling and plugging of electronics modules
without having to disconnect the field wiring. The XI/ON station
remains in operation if an electronics module is pulled. The voltage
and current supplies as well as the protective earth connections are
not interrupted.
Attention
If the field and system supplies remain connected when electronics
modules are plugged or pulled, short interruptions to the module
bus communications can occur in the XI/ON station. This can lead
to undefined statuses of individual inputs and outputs of different
modules.
7.4 Extending an Existing Station
Attention
Please note that extensions to the station (mounting further modules)
should be carried out only when the station is in a voltage-free
state.
7.5 Firmware Download
Firmware can be downloaded via the service interface on the
gateway using the software tool I/O-ASSISTANT. More information
is available in the program’s online help.
Attention
The station should be disconnected from the fieldbus when downloading.
Firmware must be downloaded by authorized personnel only.
The field level must be isolated.
162 M001973-01, 07/2007