Operating the device
6.1 Notes on operation
SIMATIC Field PG M6
Operating Instructions, 12/2018, A5E43198909-AA
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Emergency unlocking mechanism of the drive drawer
If the drive drawer does not open, you can open it using the emergency unlocking
mechanism:
1.
Completely disconnect the device from the power supply.
2.
Carefully guide a long, thin object through the small hole (diameter approx. 1mm) in the
drive drawer.
You can use a thin needle or a straightened paper clip for this. Push it approx. 2-3 mm
into the hole.
The drive drawer will open.
Inserting or removing data storage media
To prevent excessive force acting on the extended drive drawer, hold it at the front panel
when inserting or removing the data storage media.
After closing the drawer, the data storage medium is initially tested and then the access
display on the drive starts to flash.
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Display flashes:
A data storage medium which is hard to read but still readable is in the drive.
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Display flashes initially and then is continuously lit:
The data storage medium inserted is not readable and is defective.
