Siemens SIMOTION C 230-2 Operating Instructions Manual page 141

Note the following information when handling a micro memory card.
Note
The micro memory card always comes formatted! With the C240 / C240 PN, the SIMOTION
Kernel is located on the micro memory card.
In order to ensure error-free functioning of the micro memory card in the SIMOTION C, the card
must not be repartitioned.
Using Windows media to modify or delete files on the micro memory card that were written with
"Copy RAM to ROM" can destroy the project.
With the C230-2, the following information must also be noted.
Note
The micro memory card for the C230-2 can only be formatted in the "SIMOTION SCOUT"
engineering system.
As of Kernel Version 3.1, you will no longer be able to format the micro memory card by means
of the C230-2 mode selector.
The card must not be formatted with the PC.
Any saved license keys are also deleted during formatting. The license key must then be
reentered via SIMOTION SCOUT.
The micro memory card can be formatted by calling this function in "SIMOTION SCOUT" (see
SIMOTION SCOUT online help).
Note
As of Kernel Version 2.1 in the C230-2 and micro memory card 6AU1 700-0AA02-0AA0, the
C230-2 transfers its stored kernel to the micro memory card after formatting only after the
C230-2 has been restarted. When the kernel is transferred, all LEDs on the C230-2 flash. If a
specific kernel version is required, it must be placed on the micro memory card manually.
If the C230-2 is switched off or de-energized during commissioning, this could damage the file
system on the micro memory card (data on the card can no longer be read). If this occurs, the
micro memory card must be reformatted.
The micro memory card must not be removed when energized.
Repairing the micro memory card
You can repair the micro memory card, for example, if it is faulty. The MMC card can be inserted
in a USB Flash card reader and formatted by means of Windows (FAT file system). After it is
formatted, the boot sector of the card must be rewritten to by means of SCOUT ("Options" >
"Write to Boot Sector...").
With the micro memory card for the C240, the SIMOTION Kernel must be copied to the micro
memory card again, see chapter Kernel update for SIMOTION C240 / C240 PN (Page 152).
SIMOTION C
Operating Instructions, 11/2022, A5E33441428B
8.4 Writing, formatting and erasing the Micro Memory Card
Commissioning
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