BECKHOFF CX1000 - Manual (Page 16)

Product Overview
14 Embedded PC
Compact Flash slot
A Compact Flash slot is provided at the front of the basic CPU module. This enables an additional Compact Flash
memory medium (format I or II) to be operated. The change is only allowed while the system is powered down -
otherwise the system could crash. 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. It is
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.
Figure 1 Ejecting the CF card Figure 2 Removing CF-card
Figure 3 Inserting the CF card
Warning
The Compact Flash slot is a memory interface, not an I/O type CF slot.
Compact-Flash card
The Compact Flash card (CF card) is a non-volatile memory medium.
Data to be retained in the event of a power failure should be saved on the CF card. The CF card operates similar to a
hard disk.
Warning
It is recommended only use CF cards supplied by Beckhoff Automation GmbH.
The CF cards are made for industrial use. They possess a higher number of read / write cycles and
an enhance temperature range (up to + 85°C).
A proper operation of the CX-System can only be guaranteed with the use of CF cards from
Beckhoff Automation GmbH!