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Firmware update - SIMATIC MC (24MB)

Created by: Abyrne at: 6/16/2009 5:45 PM (5 Replies)

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6/16/2009 5:45 PM	Rate (0)
Abyrne Bronze Member Joined: 11/26/2008 Last visit: 12/8/2023 Posts: 101 Rating: (4)	Hi, I am trying to update my firmware for a S7-1200 PLC. I have attached a page from the update manual. I have a 24MB Siemens Simatic memory card (6ES7954-8LF00-0AA0) needed for this update. I got this card with the S7-1200. This card will not fit into the card reader on my Simatic Field PG M. Can these cards be put into ANY card reader? Is there a risk of damaging the card by using 3rd party operating systems/drivers? On a separate topic: Does anyone know if the S7-1200 can be used with Sinaut products for a remote telemetry solution? Similar to the S7-200 set up? Thanks. Attachment Firmware Update Manual_en.pdf (1554 Downloads)

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6/16/2009 6:12 PM	Rate (1)
Denilson Pegaia Platinum Expert Joined: 9/23/2005 Last visit: 10/10/2024 Posts: 4349 Rating: (1446)	Hi, the 6ES7954-8LF00-0AA0 is a SD card, and is different as a MMC card, but mechanically, it has the same size.It’s strange that it doesn’t fit. As decrypted, you could use other SD reader. My TIP is: if the windows ask you about formatting the SD, don’t do it. About Sinaut: I don’t know a Sinaut solution for S7-1200, however once the S7-200 / Sinaut goes over PPI and S7-1200 has just a PN port on CPU, I deduce that the solution will be, at least, a little bit different.
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7/10/2009 3:21 PM	Rate (0)
Mr D Posts: 21 Rating: (4)	The S7-1200 memory card needs to be read in a standard SD/MMC card reader. You cannot use the Field PG card reader.
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7/13/2009 11:07 AM	Rate (0)
Smurf Silver Member Joined: 9/28/2005 Last visit: 12/14/2022 Posts: 414 Rating: (28)	Hi, Sounds like a wish to me. Why don't you ask this as a support request? If you have a FieldPG you should be able to use all the features of a Siemens PLC. At least that is where you paid for!
	Smurf "The only difference between a problem and a solution is that people understand the solution."
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Wild Bull Posts: 30 Rating: (1)	An SD card is a little thicker than a MMC card. The PG can only read a MMC card. An USB SD card reader is only ten bucks.
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2/1/2010 9:54 AM	Rate (0)
Smurf Silver Member Joined: 9/28/2005 Last visit: 12/14/2022 Posts: 414 Rating: (28)	Hi All, Siemens introduced a solution for this, now there is a SIMATIC Memory Card (SMC) Reader Now Available as Accessory for Field PG M2. It is a SD Card reader in a PCMCIA-card housing. "Field PGs M2 ordered with pre-loaded SIMATIC software "09/2009" (order no. 6ES7713-.....-0..4) are supplied with a SMC Card Reader. Users with earlier Field PG M2 editions can order the SMC Card Reader as accessory under the order no. 6ES7790-2AA00-0AA0."
	Smurf "The only difference between a problem and a solution is that people understand the solution."
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