GE GFK-1918D Computer Accessories User Manual


 
Hardware Configuration (HWC)
54 CIMPLICITY Logic Developer - PLC Version 4.00 GFK-1918D
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3. Select Add GBCs for Genius Redundancy.
4. Click Next and follow the wizard to the end. The wizard allows you to select a Genius redundancy scheme and the
location of the GBC modules. You can run this wizard multiple times to configure additional pairs of redundant
busses in the same system.
Note: When you add a Genius Bus Controller (GBC) to a Series 90™-70 rack, a
new Genius bus network is automatically created and associated with that slot and
GBC module. Up to 31 Genius I/O devices (blocks) can be connected to a GBC
through its Genius bus.
Configuring the secondary hardware configuration (Series 90™-70 only)
1. In the Project tab of the Navigator, select the Hardware Configuration folder.
2. Right-click Hardware Configuration, point to Redundancy, and choose Mirror to Secondary Hardware
Configuration.
A secondary rack system that is a copy of the primary rack system is generated.
The target now displays two Hardware Configurations (HWCs), one labeled
[Primary] and the other, [Secondary]. The Primary HWC is bolded because it is
currently selected. The target property, Dual HWC, is now set to True.