With the C230-2, the following information must also be noted.

Note The micro memory card for the C230-2 can only be formatted in the "SIMOTION SCOUT" engineering system. As of Kernel Version 3.1, you will no longer be able to format the micro memory card by means of the C230-2 mode selector. The card must not be formatted with the PC. Any saved license keys are also deleted during formatting. The license key must then be reentered via SIMOTION SCOUT.

The micro memory card can be formatted by calling this function in "SIMOTION SCOUT" (see SIMOTION SCOUT online help).

Note As of Kernel Version 2.1 in the C230-2 and micro memory card 6AU1700-0AA02-0AA0, the C230-2 transfers its stored kernel to the micro memory card after formatting only after the C230-2 has been restarted. When the kernel is transferred, all LEDs on the C230-2 flash. If a specific kernel version is required, it must be placed on the micro memory card manually. If the C230-2 is switched off or de-energized during commissioning, this could damage the file system on the micro memory card (data on the card can no longer be read). If this occurs, the micro memory card must be reformatted. The micro memory card must not be removed when energized.

Repairing the micro memory card

You can repair the micro memory card, for example, if it is faulty. The MMC card can be inserted in a USB Flash card reader and formatted by means of Windows (FAT file system). After it is formatted, the boot sector of the card must be rewritten to by means of SCOUT ("Options" > "Write to Boot Sector…").

With the micro memory card for the C240, the SIMOTION Kernel must be copied to the micro memory card again, see chapter Kernel update for SIMOTION C240 / C240 PN.