Chapter 5
I/O
Expansion Unit
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5-4-3 Formatting the Memory Card
All data stored in the memory card can be erased by operation from the display unit. The CF
memory card must be formatted before use for the first time.
・ Do not extract the memory card during formatting of the memory card. The
card may be damaged and become incapable of use.
● Memory Card Formatting Procedure
1. Insert the memory card in the memory card slot (CF CARD) of the Expansion Unit 2 (with
POWER OFF)
2. Switch the RUN/BYPASS switch on the controller front panel to BYPASS or set the PLC I/O input signal
“BYPASS” to “ON” to put the Unit in the BYPASS mode.
3. Operate the arrow switches to make “SYS” be indicated at the PAR No. area of the display unit and
“021” (for “Erase Retention”) be indicated at the D-No. area. Then press the “⊚ (SET)” switch.
4. Use the “▲” and “▼” switches to select “CF” from among the types of data to be erased and then press
the “⊚ (SET)” switch.
5. Within 2 seconds, press the“▲” and “▼” switches to change “Erase NO” to “Erase YES” and within 2
seconds thereafter, press the “⊚ (SET)” switch.
6. When erasing of the fastening result storage is started, “Erase” at the upper area of display flashes. The
MULTI LED and the COM. LED light up in orange, green flashing of the STATUS LED and JUDGE LED is
started, and the formatting of the memory card is started.