Logix 5000 Controllers

Nonvolatile Memory Card

1756 ControlLogix, 1756 GuardLogix, 1769 CompactLogix,
1769 Compact GuardLogix, 1789 SoftLogix, 5069
CompactLogix, 5069 Compact GuardLogix, Studio 5000
Logix Emulate

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Programming Manual Original Instructions

Logix 5000 Controllers Nonvolatile Memory Card

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Perform Firmware Updates on page 12
When to Load an Image on page 13
New Studio 5000 Logix Designer branding Studio 5000 environment on page 7

New or enhanced features

None in this release.

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Summary of Changes Studio 5000 environment ........................................................................... 7
Preface Additional resources .................................................................................... 7
Legal Notices ................................................................................................ 8

Chapter 1
Store and Load a Project By Introduction Store and Load a Project ....................................................... 9
Using a Memory Card Controllers with Memory Card Options .................................................... 9
Prevent a Major Fault During a Load................................................... 11
Read/Write Card Data ......................................................................... 11
CompactFlash Card Formatting ......................................................... 11
Secure Digital Card Formatting.......................................................... 12
Perform Firmware Updates ................................................................ 13
When to Load an Image ....................................................................... 14
Store a Project ............................................................................................. 14
Load a Project.............................................................................................. 17
Check for a Load ........................................................................................ 20
Clear a Memory Card ................................................................................. 21
Change the Load Image Option .......................................................... 21
Clear the Project from the Controller ................................................ 22
Store the Empty Image ....................................................................... 22

Chapter 2
Use a Memory Card Reader Introduction ............................................................................................... 25
Change Which Project Loads .................................................................... 25
Change the Load Parameters ................................................................... 25
Other Uses for a Memory Card................................................................. 26
Index

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 Preface
This manual shows you how to access and use a memory card in Logix5000
controllers.This manual is one of a set of related manuals that show common
procedures for programming and operating Logix 5000 controllers.
For a complete list of common procedures manuals, refer to the Logix 5000
Controllers Common Procedures Programming Manual, publication
1756-PM001.
The term Logix 5000 controller refers to any controller based on the Logix
5000 operating system.
Rockwell Automation recognizes that some of the terms that are currently
used in our industry and in this publication are not in alignment with the
movement toward inclusive language in technology. We are proactively
collaborating with industry peers to find alternatives to such terms and
making changes to our products and content. Please excuse the use of such
terms in our content while we implement these changes.

Studio 5000 environment The Studio 5000 Automation Engineering & Design Environment® combines
engineering and design elements into a common environment. The first
element is the Studio 5000 Logix Designer® application. The Logix Designer
application is the rebranding of RSLogix 5000® software and will continue to
be the product to program Logix 5000™ controllers for discrete, process,
batch, motion, safety, and drive-based solutions.

The Studio 5000® environment is the foundation for the future of

Rockwell Automation® engineering design tools and capabilities. The Studio
5000 environment is the one place for design engineers to develop all
elements of their control system.

Additional resources These documents contain additional information concerning related

Rockwell Automation products.

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Preface
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Store and Load a Project By Using a

Memory Card

Introduction Store and Load The memory card allows you to keep a copy of your project on the controller
without the need to maintain power to the controller. You can use a memory
a Project card to store the contents of the user memory when you store the project.
IMPORTANT Remember these guidelines with a memory card.
• Changes that you make after you store the project are not reflected in the contents
of the memory card.
• If you make changes to the project but do not store those changes, you overwrite
them when you load the project from a memory card. If this occurs, you have to
upload or download the project to go online.
• If you want to store changes, such as online edits, tag values, or a ControlNet
network schedule, store the project after you make the changes.

If a computer loses power and does not have enough energy capacity, it loses
the project in user memory. When this occurs, you can load the copy from the
memory card to the user memory of the controller:
• Whenever it powers up.
• Whenever there is no project in the controller, and it powers up.
• Anytime through the Logix Designer application.
A store or load operation from a memory card has these parameters.
Parameter Store and Load
How much time does a store or load operation take? Less than three minutes
What controller mode do I use to store or load a project? Program mode
Can I go online with the controller during a store or load? No
What is the state of the I/O during a store or load? I/O remains in its configured state for Program mode

Controllers with Memory These Logix 5000 controllers support a memory card for project storage.

Card Options Controller Type Catalog Number Firmware Revision Supports a 1784-SD1 or 1784-SD2
Secure Digital (SD) Card
CompactLogix 5370 1769-L16ER-BB1B 20.x or later Yes
1769-L18ER-BB1B
1769-L18ERM-BB1B
1769-L24ER-QB1B 21.x or later
1769-L24ER-QBFC1B
1769-L26ER-BB1B
1769-L27ERM-QBFC1B

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Controller Type Catalog Number Firmware Revision Supports a 1784-SD1 or 1784-SD2
Secure Digital (SD) Card
1769-L30ER 20.x or later
1769-L30ER-NSE
1769-L30ERM
1769-L33ER
1769-L36ERM
Compact GuardLogix 1769-L30ERMS 28.x or later Yes
5370 1769-L33ERMS
1769-L36ERMS
1769-L37ERMOS 30.x or later
CompactLogix 5380 5069-L306ER 29.x or later Yes
5069-L306ERM
5069-L3100ERM
5069-L310ER
5069-L310ERM
5069-L310ER-NSE
5069-L320ER
5069-L320ERM
5069-L330ER
5069-L330ERM
5069-L340ER
5069-L340ERM
5069-L350ERM
5069-L380ERM
Compact GuardLogix 5069-L306ERMS2 31.x or later Yes
5380 5069-L306ERS2
5069-L3100ERMS2
5069-L3100ERS2
5069-L310ERMS2
5069-L310ERS2
5069-L320ERMS2
5069-L320ERS2
5069-L330ERMS2
5069-L330ERS2
5069-L340ERMS2
5069-L340ERS2
5069-L350ERMS2
5069-L350ERS2
5069-L380ERMS2
5069-L380ERS2
CompactLogix 5480 5069-L45ERMW 31.x or later Yes
ControlLogix 5570 1756-L72 19.x or later Yes
1756-L73
1756-L74
1756-L75
1756-L71 20.x or later

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Controller Type Catalog Number Firmware Revision Supports a 1784-SD1 or 1784-SD2
Secure Digital (SD) Card
GuardLogix 5570 1756-L71S 31.x or later Yes
1756-L72S
1756-L73S
ControlLogix 5580 1756-L81E 29.x or later Yes
1756-L82E
1756-L83E
1756-L84E
1756-L85E
GuardLogix 5580 1756-L81ES 31.x or later Yes
1756-L82ES
1756-L83ES
1756-L84ES

Prevent a Major Fault If the major and minor revisions of the project on the memory card do not
match the major and minor revision of the controller, a major fault may occur
During a Load during a load.
The memory card stores the firmware for projects for revision 12.0 or later.
Depending on the current revision of the controller, you may be able to use
the memory card to update the firmware of the controller and load the project.

Read/Write Card Data Sample ladder logic code for the Logix Designer applications are available for
using your file system on a Logix 5000 controller to read and write data on a
memory card. These are the files you need:
• CF_Read_Write.ACD
• CF_Read_Write_Example.ACD
• Logix-AP007B-EN-P.pdf
To access these files, see
http://samplecode.rockwellautomation.com/idc/groups/public/documents/w
ebassets/sc_home_page.hcst.

CompactFlash Card The Logix Designer application 1784-CF128 CompactFlash card does not have
to be formatted to store controller information.
Formatting
If the revision of your Then
project is
11.x The CompactFlash card uses a special format.
• Use only a Logix5000 controller to store a project on a CompactFlash card.
• Store only a single project and no other data on a CompactFlash card.
• When you store a project on a CompactFlash card, you overwrite the entire contents of the card. In other words, you lose everything
that is currently on the card.
³ 12.0 The CompactFlash card uses the FAT16 file system.
If the card Then the controller

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If the revision of your Then
project is
Is already formatted for the FAT16 file • Leaves existing data.
system. • Creates folders and files for the project and firmware.
The CompactFlash card using the FAT16 file system:
• Stores multiple projects and associated firmware.
• If a card already contains a project with same name, a store overwrites the project on the CompactFlash card.
• Loads the most recently stored project.
With a revision ³ 12.0, you can also use a card reader to read and manipulate the files on a memory card.
See "Use a Memory Card Reader on page 25."

Secure Digital Card A Secure Digital (SD) memory card (catalog numbers 1784-SD1 (1 GB),
1784-SD2 (2 GB) that uses the FAT 16 file system does not have to be formatted
Formatting when storing a project to a controller.

If the revision of your project Then

is
³ 18.0 The SD card uses the FAT16 file system.
If the card: Then the controller:
Is unlocked. • Leaves existing data.
• Creates folders and files for the project and firmware.
Is locked. • Does not allow writing to the card.
The SD card using the FAT16 file system:
• Stores multiple projects and associated firmware.
• Overwrites the project on the card if it contains a project with the same name
• Loads the most recently stored project.
You also can use a card reader to read and manipulate the files on a memory card.
See Use a Memory Card Reader on page 25.

See Store a Project on page 14 for loading an SD card in the controller.

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Perform Firmware Updates This table outlines the options and precautions for updating the firmware of a
controller that has a memory card.
If Then
You meet all of these conditions. Update the firmware by using one of these options.
• The controller has a memory card. • Memory card
• The project on the memory card has a revision ≥ • Logix Designer application
12.0. • ControlFLASH™ software (See the Important: note on the next page)
• The project on the memory card has a Load Follow this procedure to update the firmware and load the project by using the memory card.
Image option = On Power Up or On Corrupt 1. Install the card in the controller.
Memory. 2. If the Load Image option = On Corrupt Memory and the controller contains a project, before powering
• A controller in service has a revision down, disconnect the battery or disengage the Energy Storage Module (ESM) from the controller.
≥ 12.0. 3. Turn on or cycle power to the controller.
Follow this procedure if you use the Logix Designer application or ControlFLASH software to update the
firmware.
1. Remove the card from the controller. This prevents the controller from setting the Load Image option of the
memory card to User Initiated during the update.
2. After the firmware update is completed, store the project to the memory card. This ensures that the revision
of the project on the memory card matches the revision of the controller.
You do not meet all of the preceding conditions. Update the firmware by using either:
• Logix Designer application.
• ControlFLASH software. See the Important: note on the next page.
Take these precautions.
• Before you update the firmware either:
• Remove the memory card from the controller.
• Check the Load Image option of the memory card. If it is set to On Power Up or On Corrupt Memory,
store the project with the Load Image option set to User Initiated.
Otherwise, a major fault may occur when you update the controller firmware. This occurs because the On
Power Up or On Corrupt Memory options cause the controller to load the project from the memory card.
The firmware mismatch after the load causes a major fault.
• After you update the firmware, store the project to the memory card to ensure the revision of the project on
the memory card matches the revision of the controller.

IMPORTANT Make sure the SD card is unlocked if set to load On Power Up before using the
ControlFLASH software. Otherwise, the updated data may be overwritten by firmware on
the SD card. An error message appears. Refer to the ControlLogix System User Manual,
publication 1756-UM001 available at
http://literature.rockwellautomation.com/idc/groups/literature/documents/um/1756-u
m001_-en-p.pdf, before updating.
Also, while it’s not required for operation, leave the SD card installed in the controller.
The SD card saves extended diagnostic information that you can send to Rockwell
Automation that provides enhanced diagnostics of your controller application and
firmware should circumstances require this data.

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When to Load an Image You have several options for when (under what conditions) to load the project
into the user memory (RAM) of the controller.
If you want to load an image Then choose Notes
Whenever you turn on or cycle the chassis power On Power Up • During a power cycle, online changes, tag values, and network
schedules that you have not stored on the memory card are lost.
• Loading from a memory card may also change the firmware of the
controller. For more information, see Perform Firmware Updates on
page 12.
• You can use the Logix Designer application to load the project.
Whenever there is no project in the controller and you On Corrupt Memory • For example, if the battery becomes discharged or the ESM is
turn on or cycle the chassis power disengaged and the controller loses power, the project is cleared
from memory. When power is restored, this load option loads the
project back into the controller.
• Loading from a memory card may also change the firmware of the
controller. For more information, see Perform Firmware Updates on
page 12.
• You can use the Logix Designer application to load the project.
Only through the Logix Designer application User Initiated

This table provides load option examples.

Example Description
Load Image = On Power Up 1. You update the firmware of the controller to the desired revision.
Load Mode = Program 2. You store the project for the controller on the memory card.
3. When you turn on power to the controller after installation, the project loads into the controller.
4. The controller remains in Program mode.

Load Image = On Corrupt Memory 1. You store the project for the controller on the memory card (the major and minor revisions of
Load = Run the firmware in the controller match the major and minor revisions of the project on the
memory card.)
2. If the battery discharges or the ESM is disengaged and power to the controller is interrupted,
the project is cleared from the controller memory.
3. When power is restored, the project automatically loads into the controller and the controller
returns to Run mode.
Load Image = On Power Up 1. The controller fails.
Load Mode = Program 2. You remove the memory card.
Revision ≥ 12.0 3. You replace the failed controller with a new controller.
4. You replace the memory card.
5. When you turn on the power, the firmware and project load into the controller. The controller
remains in Program mode.

Load Image = On Power Up 1. You want to load a different project into your controller.
Load Image = Not applicable 2. A memory card contains the desired project.
3. With the memory card installed in the controller, you use the Logix Designer application to load
the project into the controller.

Store a Project This section explains how to store a project on the memory card of the
controller.

ATTENTION: During a store operation, all active servo axes are turned off. Before you store a
project, make sure that this does not cause any unexpected movement of an axis.

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Prerequisites
• Make all the required edits to the logic.
• Download the project to the controller.
• Schedule your ControlNet networks.

To store a project
1. Go online with the controller.
2. Put the controller in Program Mode (Rem Program or Program).
3. On the Online toolbar, select the Controller Properties icon.

Tip: For 1756-L7x controllers only, Energy Storage instead of Battery OK appears beside the
Controller Properties icon. Refer to the ControlLogix System User Manual, publication
1756-UM001 available at
http://literature.rockwellautomation.com/idc/groups/literature/documents/um/1756-um001_
-en-p.pdf, for information on the Energy Storage Module.
4. On the Controller Properties dialog box, select the Nonvolatile
Memory tab and then select Load/Store.

IMPORTANT At the bottom of the Nonvolatile Memory tab, a message appears if the
CompactFlash card or SD card is empty.
A message also appears if the SD card is locked.

5. At the bottom of the Nonvolatile Memory tab, select Inhibit Automatic

Firmware Update checkbox if you do not want to automatically store
an image during a Save or Load operation.

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6. Choose when (under what conditions) to load the project back into the
user memory (RAM) of the controller.

Description
The project that is currently on the memory card of the controller (if any project is there).
The project that is currently in the user memory (RAM) of the controller.
Store operation.

In the Load Image field, if you choose On Power Up or On Corrupt

Memory, you must also choose the Load Mode you want to controller
to go to after the load.
• Remote Program
• Remote Run
7. In the Automatic Firmware Update list, use the default (disable) or
choose the appropriate Firmware Supervisor.
For details on the Firmware Supervisor options, see the ControlLogix
System User Manual, publication 1756-UM001 available at
http://literature.rockwellautomation.com/idc/groups/literature/docu
ments/um/1756-um001_-en-p.pdf.
8. Select <-- Store.
IMPORTANT Store is not active if the SD card is locked.

A dialog box asks you to confirm the store operation.

9. To store the project, select Yes.

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The table describes the events that occur for the memory card being
used.
If using This happens during the store
CompactFlash Card • On the front of the controller, the OK status indicator shows the
following sequence: flashing green > solid red > solid green.
• Logix Designer application goes offline.
• A dialog box indicates the store operation is in progress.

SD Card • On the front of the controller, the SD and OK status indicators

flash green.
• The Status Display shows SAVE. See the illustration.
• A dialog box tells you that the store is in progress.

10. Select OK.

When the store operation is finished, you remain offline.

For procedures on loading and removing the SD card in the card slot,
refer to the ControlLogix System User Manual, publication 1756-UM001
available at
http://literature.rockwellautomation.com/idc/groups/literature/docu
ments/um/1756-um001_-en-p.pdf.
Load a Project Follow these steps to use the Logix Designer application to load the project
from a memory card.

ATTENTION: During a load operation, all active servo axes are turned off. Before you load a
project, make sure that this does not cause any unexpected movement of an axis.

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IMPORTANT Make sure the SD card is unlocked if set to load On Power Up before using the
ControlFLASH software. Otherwise, the updated data may be overwritten by firmware on
the SD card. An error message appears. Refer to the ControlLogix System User Manual,
publication 1756-UM001 available at
http://literature.rockwellautomation.com/idc/groups/literature/documents/um/1756-u
m001_-en-p.pdf, before updating.

To load a project
1. Go online with the controller.
2. Did the Connected To Go Online dialog box open?

If Then
No a. Put the controller in Program mode (Rem Program or Program).
b. On the Online toolbar, select the Controller Properties icon.
Yes Put the controller in Program mode (Rem Program or Program). You can either:
• Select the General tab on the Connected To Go Online dialog box.
• Use the keyswitch on the front of the controller.

3. On the Controller Properties dialog box, select the Nonvolatile

Memory tab.

4. Select Load/Store.

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5. At the bottom of the Image in Nonvolatile Memory area, select
Load -->.

A dialog box asks you to confirm the load.

6. To load the project from the memory card, select Yes.
The table describes the events that occur for these memory cards.
Logix Designer application goes offline.
When the load is finished, you remain offline.
If using And the load Then the OK status indicators display

CompactFlash Card Does not include Solid red> solid green

firmware
Includes firmware Flashing red> solid red> solid green

SD Card Does not include OK status indicator is solid green; SD status

firmware indicator flashes green.

Status Display shows LOAD. See the illustration.

Includes firmware OK status indicator flashes red; SD status
indicator flashes green.

Status Display shows UPDT. See the illustration.

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Check for a Load When the controller loads a project from a memory card, it:

• Logs a minor fault (type 7, code 49).

• Sets the FaultLog object, MinorFaultBits attribute, bit 7.
If you want your project to flag that it loaded from a memory card, use this
logic.

On the first scan of the project (S:FS is on), the GSV instruction gets the
FaultLog object, MinorFaultBits attribute, and stores the value in
minor_fault_bits. If bit 7 is on, the controller loaded the project from its
memory card.

Where Is
Minor_fault_bits Tag that stores the FaultLog object, MinorFaultBits attribute. Data
type is DINT.
NVM_load Tag that indicates that the controller loaded the project from its
memory card.

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Clear a Memory Card Follow these steps to remove a project from a memory card.
1. Go online with the controller.
2. On the Online toolbar, select the Controller Properties icon.

Tip: For 1756-L7x controllers only, Energy Storage instead of Battery OK appears adjacent to
the controller properties icon. Refer to the ControlLogix System User Manual, publication
1756-UM001 available at
http://literature.rockwellautomation.com/idc/groups/literature/documents/um/1756-um001_
-en-p.pdf, for information on the Energy Storage Module.
3. On the Control Properties dialog box, select the Nonvolatile Memory
tab.

4. Is Load Image set to User Initiated?

If Then
No Go to "Change the Load Image Option on page 21."
Yes Go to "Clear the Project from the Controller on page 22."

Change the Load 1. On the Nonvolatile Memory tab, select Load/Store.

2. From the Load Image list, choose User Initiated.
Image Option 3. Select <- Store.
IMPORTANT Store is not active if a SD card is locked.

A dialog box asks you to confirm the store operation.

4. To store the project, select Yes.
A dialog box indicates the store operation is in progress.
5. Select OK.
Wait until the OK status indicator on the front of the controller is
steady green.
This indicates the store operation is finished.

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Clear the Project If your application allows you to clear a project, use these steps.

from the Controller 1. With power still applied to the controller, disconnect the battery or
other energy storage module from the controller.
2. Cycle the power to the chassis.
3. Reconnect the battery or other energy storage module to the controller.
For more information, see these publications.
• ControlLogix Energy Storage Modules Installation Instructions,
publication 1756-IN616 available at
http://literature.rockwellautomation.com/idc/groups/literature/doc
uments/um/1756-in616_-en-p.pdf.
• ControlLogix System User Manual, publication 1756-UM001 available at
http://literature.rockwellautomation.com/idc/groups/literature/doc
uments/um/1756-um001_-en-p.pdf.
Store the Empty Image Use these steps to store the empty image.
1. Go online with the controller.
The Connected To Go Online dialog box opens.
2. On the Controller Properties dialog box, select the Nonvolatile
Memory tab.

3. Select Load/Store.

4. At the bottom of the Controller area, select <--Store.

IMPORTANT Store is not active if a SD card is locked.

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Memory Card
A dialog box asks you to confirm the store operation.
5. Select Yes to store the project.
The table describes the events that occur for the memory card being
used.
If using This happens during the store operation
CompactFlashCard • On the front of the controller, the OK status indicator displays the
following sequence: flashing green> solid red> solid green.
• Logix Designer application goes offline.
• A dialog box indicates the store is in progress.

SD Card • On the front of the controller, the SD and OK status indicators flash green.
• The Status Display shows SAVE. See "Store a Project on page 14."
• Logix Designer application goes offline.
• A dialog box tells you that the store operation is in progress.

6. Select OK.
When the store operation is finished, you remain offline.

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Use a Memory Card Reader

Introduction A sample controller project that reads and writes a memory card is available
with the Logix Designer application. In the application, from the Help menu,
choose Vendor Sample Projects to display a list of available sample projects.

Change Which A memory card can store multiple projects. By default, the controller loads the
project that you most recently stored, according to the load options of that
Project Loads project.
To assign a project to load from the memory card, edit the Load.xml file on the
card by using the steps that match the numbers in the illustration.

Description
To change the project that loads from the card, use a text editor to open the Load.xml file.
Edit the name of the project that you want to load.
• Use the name of an XML file that is in the CurrentApp folder.
• In the CurrentApp folder, a project is comprised of an XML file and a P5K file.

Change the When you store a project to a memory card, you define:

Load Parameters • When to load the project (On Power Up, On Corrupt Memory, User
Initiated).
• What mode to set the controller (if the keyswitch is in REM and the
Load mode is not User Initiated).

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To assign a project to load from the memory card, edit the Load.xml file on the
card by using the steps that match the numbers in the illustration.

Description
To change the load parameters for a project, use a text editor to open the XML file with the same
name as the project.
Edit the Load Image option of the project.

To set the Load Image option to: Then enter:

On Power Up ALWAYS
On Corrupt Memory CORRUPT_RAM
User Initiated USER_INITIATED
Edit the Load Mode option of the project (does not apply if the Load Image option is User Initiated).

To set the Load Mode option to: Then enter:

Program (Remote Only) PROGRAM
Run (Remote Only) RUN

Other Uses for For these controllers, you can use the memory card to store data and
controller projects.
a Memory Card
• 1756 ControlLogix controllers, revision 13 and later
• 1756-L7x ControlLogix controllers, firmware revision 18 and later
• 1756 GuardLogix controllers, revision 18 and later

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• 1769-L32E CompactLogix controllers, serial number SS0QZ000 and
later
• 1769-L35E CompactLogix controllers, serial number SS0OR9GE
and later
• CompactLogix 5370 controllers, revision 20 and later
Observe these examples:
• A PanelView terminal changes tag values in a controller project. If a
controller loses power, and is not battery backed up, it loses the
program running in the controller and the values changed by the
PanelView terminal. Use the memory card and logic in the project to
store tag values as they change. When the project reloads from the
memory card, it can check the memory card for any saved tag values
and reload those into the project.
• Store a collection of recipes on the memory card. To change a recipe,
program the controller to read data for the new recipe from a memory
card.
• Program the controller to write data logs at specific time intervals.
You can also use a memory card reader to read and write memory cards. This
method writes tag values in binary. You can read the data with any text editor,
but the data displays as the ASCII equivalent of the binary data.
For more information, see the sample projects available with the Logix
Designer application. In the application, from the Help menu, choose Vendor
Sample Projects to display a list of sample projects.
You can also see the 28539 Technical Note "Working with the CompactFlash File
System on Logix5000 Controllers" from the MySupport Knowledgebase. Access
this database by selecting the Knowledgebase link from
http://www.rockwellautomation.com.

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 Index
I

Index inhibit
automatic firmware update 14

L
L7x controller
1 status display 17
1756-L7x controller load
SD card 14 change image 21
change projects 25
1784-CF64 Industrial CompactFlash card
controller check 20
format 11, 12
controller mode 14
storage of firmware 13
example options 14
1784-SD1 Secure Digital card
image 14
format 12
prevent major fault 11
storage of firmware 13
project 17
SD card 14
A
set parameters 25
automatic firmware update status display 17
inhibit 14
options 14 M
memory cards
C
additional uses 26
clear firmware update 13
nonvolatile memory 21 guidelines 9
project 21 load status indicators 17
configure Logix5000 controllers 9
load from nonvolatile memory 14, 17 parameters 9
sample code 11
ControlFlash
save status indicators 14
Secure Digital unlock precaution 13
use of reader 25
controller
nonvolatile memory 9, 25 N
update firmware
during load from nonvolatile nonvolatile memory
memory 13 check for a load 20
clear 21
F fault during load 11
load a project 17
fault load image options 14
during load from nonvolatile memory 11 overview 9, 25
GSV instruction 20 supported controllers 25
firmware
update load from nonvolatile memory P
13
parameters
format
memory card 9
CompactFlash card 11
Secure Digital card 11 project
load 17

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Index
load from nonvolatile memory 14, 17
nonvolatile memory 9, 25
store 14

R
remove
SD card 14

S
SD card
load 14
slot 14
Secure Digital card
format 12
status display
ControlLogix 1756-L7x controller 17
Secure Digital 14
status indicators
load project 17
save project 14
store
project 14

U
update
firmware with memory card 13
status display 17

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