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PG 720 P Programming Device
C79000-G7076-C721-02
4.5
Working with SIMATIC Memory Cards
SIMATIC memory cards can be read, programmed, and erased using the
68-pin connector. SIMATIC memory cards are available for SIMATIC S5 and
SIMATIC S7 software.
SIMATIC memory cards
Orientation point
Figure 4-8
Slot for SIMATIC Memory Cards
Proceed as follows when working with SIMATIC memory cards:
1. Switch on your device.
2. Start your SIMATIC programming function.
3. Plug the SIMATIC memory card into the 68-pin connector.
4. Read, program, or erase the memory card with the programming function
of your SIMATIC programming software.
5. Terminate the programming function of your SIMATIC software.
6. Remove the SIMATIC memory card from the programming port for
further use in a programmable logic controller.
!
Caution
Risk of damage to memory cards and the PG 720!
You must insert the memory card into the 68-pin connector with the type
label pointing to the rear of the unit. Make sure that the orientation point
beside the slot matches the point on the card.
If you attempt to plug in the memory card the wrong way round, you may
damage your PG 720 or memory card.
You must not remove the memory card while the LED indicating that the
card is being read etc. is lit. You cannot work simultaneously with S5
memory submodules and memory cards.
Working with
SIMATIC Memory
Cards
Installing and Operating the PG 720
