Service Life

The production number contains internal production data, as well as product-specific production data. The production number can be:

  • One row:

XXXXXXXXXX_WWYYFWHWFL

  • Two row:

XXXXXXXXXX
WWYYFWHWFL

Production Number

XXXXXXXXXX

Production order number, 10-digit

WWYYFWHWFL

WW: production week

YY: production year

FW: firmware index

HW: hardware index

FL: firmware loader index

The date of manufacture (production week/year) marks the beginning of the service life. The service life is specified in the technical data of the respective F I/O module. When the service life ends, the F I/O module must be replaced.

You can find more information at: Marking.