Compact Flash slot
A Compact Flash slot is provided at the front of module. This enables an additional Compact Flash memory medium (format I or II) to be operated. The change - in case of the Basic CPU module CF slot - is only allowed while the system is powered down - otherwise the system could crash. In case of using the CF-slot extension (CXxxxx-A001) the CF card can be removed after signing out the media from the system. The card can be removed for maintenance or to extend the system storage capacity. The Compact Flash cards (CF cards) are available as accessories with different storage capacities.
As example the following pictures show the handling of the CF cards with a CX1000 system. Activating the eject mechanism below the slot with a screwdriver causes the card to be ejected by approx. 4 mm (FIGURE 1), so that it can be pulled out (FIGURE 2). If the card is pushed in (FIGURE 3), the eject mechanism will re-engage. The card is positioned correctly, if it is located approx. 1 mm lower than the front of the housing.
FIG1: Ejecting the CF card FIG2: Removing the CF card FIG3: Inserting the CF card
The Compact Flash slot is a memory interface, not an I/O type CF slot.