S7-1200 memory card

[theutinck]

Does anyone know if its possible to use a standard CF card instead of the $300 Siemens one?

 

[mk42]

Does anyone know if its possible to use a standard CF card instead of the $300 Siemens one?

1200 doesn't require a memory card for normal operation; it has load memory built in. Technically, it is an SD card, not a CF card. However, I'm not aware of any way to use a standard one in place of a Siemens one.

 

[geniusintraining]

Little more info

http://www.plctalk.net/qanda/showthread.php?t=80130

 

[balash]

As I recall $300 is only for 24MB memory SD card for upgrade purposes, and this one must be from siemens only (try at your local rep to borrow you one for upgrading if that's needed). there is cheaper 2GB card for approx $100.

 

[mk42]

there is cheaper 2GB card for approx $100.

I think balash means a cheaper 2MB card. There is also a 2GB card, it is obviously more expensive

 

[balash]

Ahahaha, yes 2MB!! 2 GB has one 0 more at the end.