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i have a doubt about memory card

Created by: sundar at: 10/13/2009 1:37 PM (5 Replies)

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10/13/2009 1:37 PM	Rate (0)
sundar Posts: 100 Rating: (2)	Thanks H-H. Thanks how come. [schnipp schnapp] And also i have adoubt about memory card.When i insert a memory card into the cpu means Stop lamp in blinking continuously( i tried that memory card in 3 different Cpu also) If i insert aworking memory card in my PC when i try to open that memory card it asking "do u want format now" But i easily open memory card whichone is faulty. How can i rectify that problem. Best regards, V.Sundar
sundar Posts: 100 Rating: (2)	Last edited by: O_Moderator at: 10/14/2009 8:47 AM other question of this post is published in the thread /tf/WW/en/Posts/35570
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10/14/2009 2:18 PM	Rate (0)
weddra2799 Regular Member Joined: 8/10/2009 Last visit: 7/10/2022 Posts: 29 Rating: (2)	Hello Sundar, I am sorry to tell you that Siemens MMC cards have a special format. Only a PG or a portable MMC reader can read these cards directly. It appears that someone has inserted the 'bad' MMC into a PC and allowed the PC to format it (put a FAT table on it). The card is no longer usable in SIMATIC. I do not know for sure if Siemens offers a reformatting service or not, but it would not hurt to ask. Wish I had better news.

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10/16/2009 7:24 AM	Rate (0)
Aret Posts: 2348 Rating: (265)	If card is formatted in PC it can't be used in PLC - i'm totally agree with weddra. But you can find empty images of Simatic MMCs and put that image to foramtted card via card-reader. Then it should work.
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Ayman Elotaify Platinum Expert Joined: 5/28/2008 Last visit: 3/24/2025 Posts: 4520 Rating: (843)	Dear sundar, The MMCs of the S7-300 may be read or written only by the following devices outside the CPU: Field PG Power PG MMC programming adapter (MLFB 6ES7798-0BA00-0XA0) for use with PG 720 or PG 740 USB prommer (MLFB 6ES7792-0AA00-0XA0). Warning: Do not use the MMC for non-SIMATIC purposes and do not format it with a third-party device. This would possibly overwrite the internal structure of the MMC that cannot be restored. In this case the MMC is no longer recognized/accepted in a SIMATIC CPU and can no longer be used with SIMATIC devices Please have a look on this thread. So My recommendation is to order a new MMC specially it's not so expensive. Hope this helps, Regards,
	Ayman Elotaify
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10/27/2009 5:29 AM	Rate (0)
sundar Posts: 100 Rating: (2)	Thanks to all. Now i have only one (formated) memory card . could anybody send simatic images and files of the simatic MMC. is it possible to send that file to MMC through mmcport(not using card reader). If i should use card reader means should i use normal card reader or simatic card reader.
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10/27/2009 11:29 AM	Rate (0)
Ayman Elotaify Platinum Expert Joined: 5/28/2008 Last visit: 3/24/2025 Posts: 4520 Rating: (843)	sundar Thanks to all. Now i have only one (formated) memory card . could anybody send simatic images and files of the simatic MMC. is it possible to send that file to MMC through mmcport(not using card reader). If i should use card reader means should i use normal card reader or simatic card reader. Dear sundar, As I have told you in my previous post, It's recommended to order a new MMC from Siemens. If you get the image from any where, I am sure that Siemens does not grantee that MMC. Please check the following FAQ: Why is the MMC no longer recognized by SIMATIC devices after it has been formatted in a third-party device? Regards,
	Ayman Elotaify
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