About this task
Important: Use only NiMH battery packs approved for use with the FX30E/FX60E.
Procedure
- If you are replacing an existing battery in a controller not currently configured for SRAM usage, back up the FX30E/FX60E's configuration to your work using FX Workbench.
- If a station is running, stop the station using the platform Application Director view.
- Remove all power from the FX30E/FX60E. Wait for LED activity to stop (if a battery is already installed, this may take a minute or two).
- Remove the cover. See Removing and replacing the cover. Note the Option Slot area where the NiMH battery assembly mounts.
- If a battery assembly is already mounted, unplug the battery from the connector on the controller board. See Figure 1.
- Remove the four screws that secure both option slot end plates (and if installed, the existing battery assembly bracket). Set the screws aside. Remove any existing battery assembly (if applicable).
- Plug the battery connector plug of the new battery assembly into the battery connector on the controller. See Figure 1.
- Set the new NiMH battery assembly on top of the option card slots, over the option card end plates. Ensure the bracket mounting holes are aligned with the standoffs.
- Place the four screws through the battery bracket, option card end plates, and into the standoffs on the controller's base board. Using a screwdriver, hand-tighten the screws.
- Replace the cover.
- Restore power to the FX30E/FX60E and verify normal operation.