Inserting The Compactflash Card - Siemens SIMOTION D410-2DP/PN Installation Manual

Commissioning (hardware)

5.2 Inserting the CompactFlash card

5.2 Inserting the CompactFlash card
Characteristics of the CF card
The CF card is mandatory for operation of the SIMOTION D410‑2. The SIMOTION Kernel
(SIMOTION D firmware) and the software used to control the drives (SINAMICS firmware) are
on the CF card.
To load the SIMOTION Kernel, the CF card must be inserted when the SIMOTION D410‑2 is
powered up.
NOTICE
Damage to the CompactFlash card from electrical fields or electrostatic discharge
The CompactFlash card is an ESD-sensitive component.
De-energize the SIMOTION D410‑2 device before inserting or removing the CompactFlash
card. The SIMOTION D410‑2 is in a de-energized state when all the LEDs are OFF.
Comply with the ESD rules.
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Commissioning and Hardware Installation Manual, 01/2015
SIMOTION D410-2