Further information
Using memory cards from other manufacturers
The converter only supports memory cards up to 2GB. SDHC cards (SD High Capacity) and
SDXC cards (SD Extended Capacity) are not permitted.
If you use a dierent SD memory card, then you must format it as follows:
• Insert the card into your PC's card reader.
• Command to format the card:
formatx:/fs:fat or formatx:/fs:fat32 (x: Drive code of the memory card on your PC.)
Functional restrictions with memory cards from other manufacturers
The following functions are either not possible – or only with some restrictions – when using
memory cards from other manufacturers:
• Licensing functions is only possible using the recommended memory cards.
• Know-how protection is only possible with one of the recommended memory cards.
• In certain circumstances, memory cards from other manufacturers do not support writing or
reading data from/to the converter.
6.2.2 Automatic upload
Overview
We recommend that you insert the memory card before switching on the converter. The
converter automatically backs up its settings on the inserted memory card and always keeps it
up to date.
Precondition
The converter power supply has been switched o.
Uploading the converter settings
6.2Uploading to the memory card
SINAMICS G120C Converters
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