Siemens SIMATIC S7-1500 Automation System User Manual

SIMATIC memory card
11.2 Setting the card type
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11.2 Setting the card type
Setting the card type
You can use the SIMATIC memory card as a program card or as a firmware update card.
To set the card type, insert the SIMATIC memory card in the programming device's card
reader, and select the "SIMATIC Card Reader" folder in the project tree.
In the properties of the selected SIMATIC memory card, specify the card type:
● Program card
You use a program card as an external load memory for the CPU. It contains the entire
user program for the CPU. The user program is transferred from the load memory to the
work memory and runs there. If the SIMATIC memory card with the user program is
removed, the CPU goes into STOP mode.
The following folder is created on the SIMATIC memory card: SIMATIC.S7
● Firmware update card
Firmware for the CPU, for a display and for I/O modules can be stored on a SIMATIC
memory card. It is thus possible to perform a firmware update with the help of a
specifically prepared SIMATIC memory card.
The following folder is created on the SIMATIC memory card: FWUPDATE.S7S
Reference
You can find additional information in the STEP 7 online help.

Siemens SIMATIC S7-1500 Automation System Specifications

General

Series	SIMATIC S7-1500
Programming	TIA Portal (Totally Integrated Automation Portal)
Protection Class	IP20
CPU	Various models available (e.g., CPU 1511-1 PN, CPU 1518-4 PN/DP)
Controller Type	Modular Controller
Programming Languages	LAD, FBD, STL, SCL, GRAPH
Communication Interfaces	PROFINET, PROFIBUS, Ethernet, OPC UA
Digital Inputs	Varies by model and expansion modules
Digital Outputs	Varies by model and expansion modules
Analog Inputs	Varies by model and expansion modules
Analog Outputs	Varies by model and expansion modules
Backplane Bus	High-speed backplane bus for fast communication between modules
Redundancy	Supported with specific models and configurations
Safety	Integrated safety functions available
Scalability	Highly scalable with modular expansion
Operating Temperature	0°C to 60°C