Connecting The Mobile Panel; Connection Information; Inserting The Sd Memory Card - Siemens SIMATIC HMI Series Operating Instructions Manual

3.5

Connecting the Mobile Panel

3.5.1

Connection information

The Mobile Panel is supplied with an open terminal compartment. During commissioning,
you will be working with an open terminal compartment when replacing the SD card or when
replacing the connecting cable. To avoid damage to the HMI device, read the information in
the section "General safety instructions (Page 31)" about working in and on electrical
systems and about ESD.
NOTICE
Foreign objects and liquids
Foreign objects or liquids can cause a short-circuit inside the HMI device and damage the
HMI device accordingly.
Pay attention to cleanliness. Keep foreign objects and liquids away while working on the
terminal compartment of the HMI device.
Connection sequence
Keep to the following connection sequence:
● SD memory card, if required
● KTP Mobile connecting cable
● Connection box
● Configuration PC, if required
3.5.2

Inserting the SD memory card

All Mobile Panels 2nd Generation, with the exception of the KTP400F Mobile, have a slot for
an optional SD memory card. If you do not want to install an SD memory card, you can skip
this section during commissioning.
Note
SD card either for automatic backup or for data storage
For HMI devices with a slot for an SD memory card: You can use the SD memory card either
for automatic backup or for data storage, e.g. for archiving.
The "automatic backup" and "archiving" functions cannot be used at the same time on the
SD memory card.
Mobile Panels 2nd Generation
Operating Instructions, 09/2018, A5E33876626-AC
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