SCALANCE network components
4.10 Accessories
Industrial Ethernet
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Diagnostics
Incorrect use of the C-PLUG, such as inserting a C-PLUG containing the configuration of a
different device group, or general malfunctions of the C-PLUG are indicated by diagnostic
mechanisms of the end device (LEDs, PROFINET, SNMP, Web Based Management, etc.).
Article numbers
C-PLUG Exchangeable storage medium for saving the configuration
data, usable in SIMATIC NET products with C-PLUG slot
Memory capacity 32 MB 6GK1900-0AB00
4.10.2 KEY-PLUG
Description
Figure 4-56 KEY-PLUG
With some devices an optional exchangeable medium with a key function is required to
enable functions; a KEY-PLUG. In terms of structure of the function and the behavior, a
KEY-PLUG corresponds to the C-PLUG, in addition the KEY-PLUG contains the release
licenses. There are several variants of the KEY-PLUG for the SCALANCE W and
SCALANCE X series.
The KEY-PLUG can be used in all SIMATIC NET products with a C-PLUG slot.