SIMATIC Field PG M6
Operating Instructions, 12/2018, A5E43198909-AA
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Expanding the device
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7.1
Removing and installing memory modules
Memory expansion options
The motherboard is equipped with 2 slots for DDDR4-memory modules. You can use these
to expand the PG memory capacity to a maximum of 32 GB. The memory modules may not
exceed the maximum size of 16 GB.
Preparation
1.
Switch off the device. Make sure the device is not in Standby mode (unsaved data could
be lost) and that the device cannot get damaged.
2.
Close the display unit.
3.
Remove all connecting cables from the device.
4.
Place the PG with the display unit face down on an level surface.
NOTICE
Observe the ESD guidelines
The electronic components on the PCBS are highly sensitive to electrostatic discharge.
It is therefore vital to take precautionary measures when handling these components.
Refer to the ESD Guidelines (Page 75) for a description of these measures.
Note
Please use only Siemens memory modules as these have been qualified and cleared for
use in this device. You will find the order data in the catalog.
5.
Open the battery pack cover; see chapter "Using batteries (Page 46)".