CFast card installation and removal

Notice

Loss of data

CFast cards are subjected to heavy load during operation and have to withstand many write cycles and extreme ambient conditions. CFast cards from other manufacturer may fail, resulting in data loss.

Only use industrial CFast cards provided by Beckhoff.

A CFast card is a non-volatile memory. Data to be retained in the event of a power failure should be saved on the CFast card. The CFast cards supplied by Beckhoff are industrial cards with an increased number of write cycles and an extended temperature range (+85 °C).

The eject mechanism is based on the push/push principle. The installation and removal of CFast cards is described below.

Requirements:

The basic CPU module must be switched off. The CFast cards may only be installed or removed in switched off state.

Removing a CFast card

Gently push the CFast card.
A soft click can be heard when the card is released.
The card is lifted by approx. 4 mm from the housing. Pull out the card.

Installing a CFast card

1. Push the CFast card into the CFast card slot.
CFast card installation and removal 2:

2. A soft click can be heard when the CFast card engages.

The card is seated correctly if it is flush with the front side of the device housing.