Installing/Extracting PCMCIA Extension Cards on Advanced Quantum Processors
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WARNING
UNINTENDED EQUIPMENT OPERATION
Ensure that the protective cover is closed when the processor is running to maintain enclosure environmental ratings.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, serious injury, or equipment damage.
Memory Cards Located in Slot A (Top)
The extraction (or absence) of the cover, or of a data- or file-type memory card and case has no effect on PLC operations. In this case, the read/write functions of the memory card indicate an error if the application is in RUN mode.
The extraction of the application-type memory card and the card case causes the PLC to stop without saving the application context. In this case, the module outputs change to fallback mode. Inserting the case and the memory card containing the application causes a cold start.
WARNING
UNINTENDED EQUIPMENT OPERATION
Ensure that the right user application is contained in the memory card before inserting it into the PLC. If the application contained in the memory card includes the RUN AUTO option, then the PLC will automatically restart in RUN mode with this application as soon as the inserted memory card content is restored to the PLC.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, serious injury, or equipment damage.
Memory Cards Located in Slot B (Bottom)
The PCMCIA memory card and its case can be inserted in slot B of the processor when the PLC is turned on.
Slot B for data and file-type memory cards is not allowed to be used in a Quantum safety CPU, because this data storage is not available for safety projects.
WARNING
LOSS OF ABILITY TO PERFORM SAFETY FUNCTIONS
Do not use slot B for memory cards with Safety projects in Quantum Safety PLC.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, serious injury, or equipment damage.
Installing/Extracting PCMCIA Cards
The following tables provide step-by-step instructions for installing and extracting PCMCIA cards. Installing the memory card on the Quantum advanced CPU module requires a case.
Position of the PCMCIA Card in the Processor
The following table describes the possible slots for the different types of PCMCIA cards in the various PLC processors:
PCMCIA card
Slot A
Slot B
Standard: TSX MRPP and MFPP
Yes
No
Application and files: TSX MRPC and MCPC
Yes
No
Data or Files: TSX MRPF
Yes
Yes
Installing the Card in the Case
The following steps are to be performed regardless of the PCMCIA card type:
Step
Action
Illustration
1
Position the memory card in the case at an oblique angle using the two attachment tabs.
2
Fully insert the memory card in the case. Now the card is solidly attached to the case.
Installing the Card in the PLC
Before installing the card, note that if the program contained in the PCMCIA memory card includes the RUN AUTO option, the processor will automatically restart in RUN mode immediately after the card is inserted. Carry out the following steps to install the memory card into the processor:
Step
Action
1
To remove the protective cover, unlock it and then remove it from the PLC.
2
Place the PCMCIA card/case assembly in the open slot. Fully insert the card/case assembly, then press lightly on the case to connect the card.