13.13.3
Handling of SD Memory Card
Usable SD memory cards
Use of Panasonic industrial SD memory cards (SLC type) is recommended.
https://panasonic.net/cns/sdcard/industrial_sd/index.html
(Note) An operation check has not been conducted for SD memory cards made by other
manufacturers.
Printed logo
on CPU unit
SDHC memory card
Cautions on handling an SD memory card
The data saved in the SD memory card may be lost in the following cases. We assume no
responsibility whatsoever for the loss of saved data.
• The user or a third party has misused the SD memory card.
• When the SD memory card was affected by any static electricity or electrical noise.
• The SD memory card was taken out, or the PLC body was powered off, while the card was
being accessed.
Formatting an SD memory card
In principle, SD memory cards have been formatted by the time of purchase, and no
formatting by the user is required. If formatting becomes necessary, download formatting
software for SD memory cards on the following website.
"SD Association's website"
https://www.sdcard.org/home/
•
A file system formatted by PC's standard formatting software does not
satisfy the SD memory card specifications. Please use the dedicated
formatting software.
•
It is recommended to save important data in another media for backup.
Never remove the card or power off the PLC body while the SD LED on FP7
MC Unit is lit (data is being read from or written into the card). Data may be
damaged.
•
Do not use an SD memory card the memory capacity of which is more than
the usable capacity. Data in the card may be damaged.
Usable SD memory cards
Card type
13.13 EC Packet Monitor Function
Capacity
512MB to 16GB
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