Characteristics of the CF card 
The CF card is mandatory for operation of the SIMOTION D4x5. The CF card is not supplied 
with the SIMOTION D4x5 and must be ordered separately. 
The 
SIMOTION Kernel (SIMOTION D4x5 firmware) and the software used to control the drives 
(SINAMICS firmware) are contained on the CF card.
The CF card is used for:
● Backing up the technology packages and user data (programs, configuration data, 
parameter assignments)
● Updates (e.g., SIMOTION firmware update)
The licenses for the technology functions are linked to the serial number of the CF card. This 
means the CF card can be inserted in a different SIMOTION D without having to change the 
licenses. 
The CF card is supplied in a bootable format with the latest SIMOTION Kernel and drive 
software.
 
 
NOTICE
Damage to the CompactFlash card from electrical fields or electrostatic discharge
The CompactFlash card is an ESD-sensitive component.
De-energize the SIMOTION D4x5 device before inserting or removing the CompactFlash 
card. SIMOTION D4x5 is in a de-energized state when all the LEDs are OFF.
Comply with the ESD rules.
 
Additional information
For additional information about inserting, changing, write-accessing, and formatting the 
CF card, see the 
SIMOTION D4x5
 Commissioning and Hardware Installation Manual.
2.8.2 CompactFlash card
CF card
CF cards with different storage capacities are available for SIMOTION D4x5.
At the time of writing, these were:
● 1-GB CF, order number 6AU1400-2PA0*-0AA0
● 512-MB CF, order number 6AU1400-2NA00-0AA0
● 64-MB CF, order number 6AU1400-2KA0*-0*A0
● 32-MB CF, order number 6AU1400-2JA0*-0*A0
You will find detailed information on the compatibility relationships for the CF card, boot loader 
version, SIMOTION D hardware and SIMOTION firmware version in the software compatibility 
Description
2.8 CompactFlash card
SIMOTION D4x5
36 Manual, 04/2014