Installation guide

Testing and Maintaining an RIO Network
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Maintenance and Testing Requirements
Overview A properly installed RIO system will achieve reliable communications between the
nodes with the certainty that timing and integrity are consistent and repeatable. After
the installation has been completed, the RIO network must be tested to ensure
proper operation of all network components. Each test should be documented to
provide data for ongoing maintenance.
Documenting
Drop
Maintenance
Information
A maintenance information log form (shown on the next page) should be used for
documenting key information about the type of RIO adapter used at each drop; the
adapter type—e.g., a J890, P892—serial number, revision level (PROM combo),
and physical location of the drop can be recorded. If the adapter does not have a
PROM combo, the PROM combo field may be used to log the revision of the
software or hardware of the particular node (e.g., SV, PV, or version number).
Before an RIO drop is powered up, a PROM combo label with the four-digit number
on it should be written beside it’s location on the topology plan. This will allow quick
reference of the option board’s firmware revision should it become necessary to
replace the PROMs (due to failure or upgrade).
The following form shows the RIO Drop Maintenance Information Log.
RIO Drop Maintenance Information Log
Customer Network
Location Plant
Revision/Approved by Date
Drop Number Node Type Serial Number PROM Combo Plant Location
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