C−Plug (Configuration Plug) - Siemens CP 443-1 Manual

3.2 C−PLUG (Configuration Plug)
Exchangeable C−PLUG
The CP has an exchangeable configuration plug (C-PLUG). This can store up to
32 MB of data in nonvolatile memory.
The retentive parameters include:
S IP address and IP parameters
S A newly set MAC address
S LAN settings
S Interconnection information for PROFINET CBA
S Data in the flash file system (see also Flash Area in Section 5.10 Memory
Organization)
S SNMP Variables (modifiable)
This configuration plug simplifies replacement of modules. By simply exchanging
the plug, all the data can be transferred to the replacement module.
Notice
The CP will not start up without a C−PLUG!
Area of Application
The C−PLUG is an exchangeable medium for storing configuration and project
engineering data of the basic device (CP 443−1 Advanced). This means that
configuration data remains available if the basic device is replaced.
Principle
The power is supplied by the basic device. When powered down, the C−PLUG
retains all data permanently.
CP 443-1 Advanced for Industrial Ethernet / Manual Part B4A
Release 01/2007
C79000-G8976-C193-06
3 Installation and Commissioning
B4A−17