Siemens Simatic ET200pro Operating Instruction page 83

To perform a memory reset of the CPU using the mode selector, follow these steps:
1. Set the mode selector to the STOP position.
Result: The RUN/STOP LED lights up yellow.
2. Set the mode selector to the MRES position. Hold the selector in this position until the
RUN/STOP LED lights up for the 2nd time and remains continuously lit (this takes three
seconds). After this, release the switch.
3. Within the next three seconds, switch the mode selector back to the MRES position, and
then back to STOP again.
Result: The CPU executes memory reset.
For information on resetting the CPU to factory settings, refer to the sectionResetting the
CPU to factory settings (Page 102).
Procedure using STEP 7
To perform a memory reset of the CPU using STEP 7, follow these steps:
1. Open the "Online Tools" task card of the CPU.
2. Click the "MRES" button in the "CPU control panel" pane.
3. Click "OK" in response to the confirmation prompt.
Result: The CPU is set to STOP mode and performs memory reset.
CPU 1516pro-2 PN (6ES7516-2PN00-0AB0)
Operating Instructions, 09/2016, A5E35873416-AA
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