Working With Simatic Memory Cards - Siemens SIMATIC Field PG P4 Manual

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Working with SIMATIC Memory Cards

Working with SIMATIC Memory Cards
SIMATIC memory cards can be read, programmed, and erased. SIMATIC memory
cards are available for SIMATIC S5 and SIMATIC S7 software.
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Proceed as follows when working with SIMATIC memory cards:
1. Switch on your device.
2. Start your SIMATIC programming function.
3. Plug a SIMATIC Memory Card into the Field PG P4 slot. Correct insertion
direction is spot marked on the Field PG P4 and on the Memory Card.
4. You can read, program, or erase the Memory Card with the programming
function of your SIMATIC programming software.
5. Close the programming function of your SIMATIC software.
6. Remove the SIMATIC memory card from the programming port for further use
in a programmable logic controller.
Caution
You must insert the Memory Card with the type label pointing towards the rear of
the unit.
You must not remove the SIMATIC Memory Card while the module programming
status LED is lit.
Always discharge your body's static electricity by briefly touching a grounded part
of the device before you insert a SIMATIC Memory Card.
SIMATIC Field PG P4 Manual
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Configuring And Operating The SIMATIC Field PG P4
SIMATIC Memory Card
Slot for SIMATIC Memory Cards
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