10.2 CompactFlash Card
10.2.1 Properties of the CompactFlash card
Application
The CompactFlash Card is delivered bootable. It is not supplied with the NCU and must be
ordered as a separate component.
The CompactFlash Card is inserted in the CF plug-in slot (X109 interface).
NOTICE
Inserting or withdrawing with the power connected can destroy the CF card
The CompactFlash Card may only be inserted or removed when the control unit is disconnected
from the power supply.
Data
The CompactFlash card is mandatory for operation of the NCU.
As well as the basic software for SINUMERIK and the rmware for SINAMICS, the CompactFlash
Card also contains:
• User data (programs, conguration data, parameter settings)
• Version info (serial number, version, type designation)
• License key This means that the CompactFlash card can be inserted into another NCU without
having to change the license.
10.2.2 Inserting the CompactFlash card
Procedure
Note
ESD: you must discharge yourself at the cabinet or ground terminal before touching the
CompactFlash Card.
Please proceed as follows:
1. Switch o the power supply.
2. Remove the blanking cover ①.
Spare Parts/Accessories
10.2 CompactFlash Card
NCU 7x0.3B PN
Equipment Manual, 10/2020, 6FC5397-1EP40-6BA1 157