Operating the device
6.1 Notes on operation
SIMATIC Field PG M6
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Operating Instructions, 12/2018, A5E43198909-AA
6.1.4.4
Editing SIMATIC Memory Cards
You can read, program, or erase SIMATIC Memory Cards in the card reader located on the
right-hand side of the device. SIMATIC Memory Cards are available for SIMATIC S5 and
SIMATIC S7-hardware.
Procedure
1. Switch the device on.
2. Use the programming function of your SIMATIC
programming software to read, program, or erase
the SIMATIC Memory Card.
3. End the programming function of your SIMATIC
programming software.
4. Remove the SIMATIC Memory Card from the card
reader
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NOTICE
Do not insert or remove cards while in use.
Inserting or removing a card while it is in use could damage it.
The card may not be removed as long the status indicator is lit. See section "Status
displays (Page 22)".
Observe the ESD guidelines (Page 75).
Note
Malfunction
The simultaneous use of MPI/DP Online and a SIMATIC Memory Card can cause
malfunctions. Simultaneous use is not supported.
Terminate the use of the SIMATIC Memory Card before using MPI/DP.