Siemens IE/PB LINK PN IO User Manual

Installation, connecting up, commissioning
3.5 C-PLUG
IE/PB LINK PN IO
38 Operating Instructions, 11/2017, C79000-G8976-C393-02
3.5
C-PLUG
Exchangeable storage medium C-PLUG
For configuration data, the LINK has an internal memory. As an option, the device can be
operated with a C-PLUG (Configuration Plug). You will find the memory capacity in the
section C-PLUGs (Page 86).
Area of application
The C-PLUG is an exchangeable medium for storage of the configuration data of the LINK.
This means that the configuration data data remains available if the device is replaced. It is
possible to replace the module without a PG/PC.
The retentive parameters include the entire configuration data and the relevant mode:
How it works
Power is supplied by the LINK. The CPLUG retains all data permanently when the power is
turned off.
Flash components are used in the C-PLUG. Note the limited number of times you can write
to the C-PLUG, see section C-PLUGs (Page 86).
Inserting and removing the C-PLUG
Note
Insert and remove only when power is off
The C
-PLUG must be inserted or removed only when the power is off!
Figure 3-3 Left: IE/PB-LINK PN IO without C-PLUG / right LINK with C-PLUG

Siemens IE/PB LINK PN IO Specifications

General

Brand	Siemens
Model	IE/PB LINK PN IO
Category	Gateway
Language	English