Replacing a Network Module with a Network Module of a Different Type

To replace a network module on a FieldPoint bank and keep the same configuration for all of the I/O modules on the bank, complete the following steps:

1. Turn off the power to the bank and disconnect the power supply from the network module.
2. Remove the network module from the bank.
3. Install the new network module as described in the quick start guide shipped with the module.
4. Connect the power supply to the new network module as described in the quick start guide.
5. Connect the new network module to the computer or the network.
6. Power up the network module.
7. Find the comm resource for the configured bank under My System»Devices and Interfaces, right-click it, and select Go to Comm Resource Configuration.
8. Click the + sign beside the comm resource so that the bank icon appears, right-click the bank icon, and select Copy Bank.
9. Click Next.
10. Select the comm resource type for the new network module. Select Ethernet for an Ethernet network module or RS232/485 for a serial network module.