Siemens SIMATIC PG 720 P Product Information Bulletin page 13

SIMATIC S5 Please note the following:
Submodules,
PCMCIA Cards,
Caution
SIMATIC Memory
Before you plug or unplug submodules or cards, you must ensure that the
Cards
static charge of your body and the device have the same potential. To do
!
this, briefly touch the mounting plate for the ports on the left side of the
device.
Faults may otherwise occur.
SIMATIC S5
You can read and program SIMATIC S5 memory submodules (EPROMs or
Submodules
EEPROMs) via the SIMATIC S5 submodule programming port. Refer to the
STEP 5 manual for details on how to use the programming software.
S5 Submodules Please note the following instructions while working with S5 submodules.
Caution
!
Risk of damage to submodules!
If you plug the submodule in or take it out while its processing software is
running, there is a danger that it will be damaged.
You must not take out the S5 submodule as long as its LED is lit. You cannot
work simultaneously with S5 submodules and memory cards.
Before plugging in or taking out S5 submodules you must discharge the
electrostatic charge of your body by briefly touching a grounded object.
(ESD guideline).
Memory Cards Please note the following instructions while working with memory cards.
Caution
!
Risk of damage to memory cards!
You must insert the memory card into a 68-pin connector with the type label
pointing to the rear of the unit.
If you try to plug the memory card in the wrong way around, your
programming device or memory card will be damaged!
You must not take out the SIMATIC memory card as long as its LED is lit.
You cannot work simultaneously with S5 submodules and SIMATIC memory
cards.
Note
You may only program SIMATIC S5 submodules and SIMATIC memory
cards when connected to the mains supply (the external power supply must
be connected). This ensures that the programming process is not interrupted
should power be lost by the rechargeable battery running low.
PG 720 P Product Information Bulletin
C79000-K7076-C721-01
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