6-2    Siemens PM240-2_EN_rev00-30082019.docx 
6.2  SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 
Danger of fire through overheating for insufficient ventilation clearances: 
  It is essential that you maintain 50 mm ventilation clearances above and below the Control Unit and 
Control Unit Adapter. 
  Ensure that the air openings are not blocked by connecting cables. 
As a result of incorrect parameterization, machines can malfunction, which in turn can lead to injuries or 
death. 
6.3  INTERFACE DESCRIPTION 
Overview 
 
Figure 13 CU310-2 PN Overview of interfaces 
Note: 
The PROFIBUS address switch on the CU310-2 PN has no function. 
 
Memory card 
Use only memory cards manufactured by Siemens to run the CU310-2 PN. These cards will be pre-loaded 
by the factory with the adequate management software. 
DO NOT REMOVE FOR ANY REASON THE COMPACT-FLASH. RISK OF DAMAGE / LOSS OF 
SOFTWARE