Memory concept 
  4.2 Memory functions 
CPU 31xC and CPU 31x, Technical Data 
Manual, 01/2006 Edition, A5E00105475-06 
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Note 
Active system functions SFC82 to 84 (active access to the SIMATIC Micro Memory Card) 
have a distinct influence on PG functions (for example, block status, variable status, 
download block, upload, open.) This typically reduces performance (compared to passive
system functions) by the factor 10. 
 
 
 
 
Note 
For CPUs with firmware V2.1.0 or higher, you can also generate non-retentive DBs using 
SFC 82 (parameter ATTRIB -> NON_RETAIN bit.) 
 
 
 
 
Note 
To prevent data losses, do not exceed this maximum of delete/write operations. For 
further information, refer to the Technical Data of the SIMATIC Micro Memory in the 
General Technical Data of your CPU. 
 
 
 
 
Caution 
Data on a SIMATIC Micro Memory Card can be corrupted if you remove the card while it 
is being accessed by a write operation. In this case, you may have to delete the SIMATIC 
Micro Memory Card on your PG, or format the card in the CPU. Never remove a 
SIMATIC Micro Memory Card in RUN mode. Always remove it when power is off, or 
when the CPU is in STOP state, and when the PG is not writing to the card. When the 
CPU is in STOP mode and you cannot not determine whether or not a PG is writing to 
the card (e.g. load/delete block), disconnect the communication lines.