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title: SMART BILGE+ Replacing The Control Module
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# SMART BILGE+ Replacing The Control Module

## Module Replacing Procedure

### 1. Perform an IMO download

- - Within the main menu
    - \> View IMO Data
    - \> Dump IMO data
    - Wait for the dump to finish

### 2. Isolate all power

- - Hazardous voltages are present within the enclosure, please ensure no work is done until power has been isolated.

### 3. Remove the front cover of the control module

- - Unscrew the four bolts holding the front cover on the module.

![Smart Bilge+ Front](https://hub.rivertrace.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Oct-01-2024-07-45-11-9349-AM.png?width=477&height=657&name=image-png-Oct-01-2024-07-45-11-9349-AM.png)

- - Make note of where the display screen cable plugs into the PCB and disconnect it, this will free up the front cover.
    - Place the front cover, gasket and the 4 bolts to one side.
    - Unscrew the four bolts holding down the clear plastic shield, remove them and the shield .
      
      ![Smart Bilge+ inner](https://hub.rivertrace.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Oct-01-2024-07-56-44-3131-AM.png?width=485&height=670&name=image-png-Oct-01-2024-07-56-44-3131-AM.png)

### 4. Record all wiring

- - Photograph or make a note of all the wiring within the enclosure.
    - Ensure the PCB header locations and cable glands for each cable is known.

### 5. Remove all wiring that passes outside of the control module enclosure

- - Ensure all headers are removed from the PCB.
    - All cables must be pulled clear of the enclosure's glands.

### 6. Unscrew the  four Allen screws that hold the control module to the backplate.

![bolt locations](https://hub.rivertrace.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Oct-01-2024-10-07-22-0559-AM.png?width=670&height=700&name=image-png-Oct-01-2024-10-07-22-0559-AM.png)

### 7. Safely store the removed old control module.

- - Refit the clear plastic shield and front cover on the old module and store it.

### 8. Refit the new control module.

- - Reverse step 6 with the new module to attach the module to the backplate.
    - Repeat step 3 to access the PCB.

### 9. Reconnect all wiring

- - Insert all cables through the correct glands.
    - Reconnect all the headers to the PCB recorded in step 4.

### 10. Check that the power jumper is not fitted for 110/230Vac power supplier or fitted for 24Vac power supplies.

![Check power](https://hub.rivertrace.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Oct-01-2024-08-58-33-0647-AM.png?width=639&height=510&name=image-png-Oct-01-2024-08-58-33-0647-AM.png)

[Click this link for more information on the power Jumper](https://hub.rivertrace.com/knowledge/smartbilge-24vac-voltage-selector-link)

### 11. Double check all wiring and fixings are secure and correct.

- - An incorrect connection could cause faults or damage to the analyser.

### 12. Refit the front cover

- - Reverse step 3 to refit the clear plastic shield and front cover.

### 12. Power the analyser.

- - Ensure the front cover is securely fitted before powering.

### 13. Activate any software accessories that may be required

Rivertrace has a procedure for activating SMART BILGE + accessories, please use the following link.

[Click this link for the accessories procedure.](https://hub.rivertrace.com/knowledge/smartbilge-accessory-activation)

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