Removing/Plugging In Simatic Memory Cards - Siemens SIMATIC S7-1500 System Manual

Commissioning
11.3 Commissioning procedure
11.3.1

Removing/plugging in SIMATIC memory cards

Requirements
For the S7-1500R/H redundant system, you need a SIMATIC memory card for each of the two
CPUs.
The CPUs only support pre-formatted SIMATIC memory cards. If required, format the SIMATIC
memory cards before using them in the CPU.
You can find more information on formatting SIMATIC memory cards in the function manual
Structure and use of the CPU memory
(https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/59193101).
Make sure that the SIMATIC memory cards of the two CPUs are not write-protected.
Inserting SIMATIC memory cards
Proceed as follows to insert a SIMATIC memory card:
1. Open the front cover of the CPU.
2. Insert the SIMATIC memory card, as shown on the CPU, into the slot for the SIMATIC
memory card.
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Figure 11-1 Slot for the SIMATIC memory card
3. Carefully insert the SIMATIC memory card into the CPU, pushing gently, until the SIMATIC
Memory Card clicks into place.
Removing SIMATIC memory cards
Proceed as follows to remove a SIMATIC memory card:
1. Open the front cover.
2. Switch the CPU to STOP.
3. Gently push the SIMATIC memory card into the CPU. Once it has clicked into place, remove
the SIMATIC memory card.
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R-CPUs as of article number 6ES7513-1RM03-0AB0/6ES7515-2RN03-0AB0:
The slot for the SIMATIC memory card is located on the bottom of the CPU.
S7-1500R/H redundant system
System Manual, 11/2022, A5E41814787-AD