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7 Publication LOGIX-AP007B-EN-P - January 2007
Chapter
1
CompactFlash Card Enhancements Overview
Introduction
This chapter reviews the enhancements for the CompactFlash file system.
CompactFlash Card
Enhancements
The CompactFlash file system has gone through several enhancements.
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Version 11: The CompactFlash card could only be used for saving
project image files with the NVS feature.
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Version 12: The CompactFlash card stored firmware as well as project
image files.
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Version 16: The CompactFlash card functionality has been extended to
include a file system that can be used for storing tag values, recipes, log
data, and other user data.
The CompactFlash file system as described in this document is available on the
following Logix5000 controllers, with version 16.x or later.
This document explains each feature and provides you with examples that
illustrate how to use those features. After you read and understand this
document and the examples, you will be able to add the CompactFlash file
system functionality to any of your programs.
Topic Page
CompactFlash Card Enhancements 7
Sample File Compatibility 8
CompactFlash File System Features 8
Possible Applications of the CompactFlash File System 9
ControlLogix Controller Version
1756-L6X/A 16.x
1756-L6X/B 16.x
1756-L60M03SE 16.x