SKU: 6AU1720-1KA00-0AA0-Z

Siemens SIMOTION Micro Memory Card 6AU1720-1KA00-0AA0-Z

The Siemens 6AU1720-1KA00-0AA0-Z provides 64 MB of high-reliability storage for SIMOTION C240 and C240 PN controllers. It includes the essential bootloader and kernel to ensure seamless system startup and robust data management for industrial motion control applications.

Product Description

The Siemens 6AU1720-1KA00-0AA0-Z operates as a specialized Micro Memory Card (MMC) purpose-built for SIMOTION C240 and C240 PN motion controllers. This high-performance module drives complex motion control sequences by hosting the system’s firmware and critical user data on a high-reliability storage platform. Consequently, the card empowers the controller to execute precise automation tasks while maintaining a consistent data link between the hardware and the software environment.

System Integration and Booting

This memory card carries a pre-installed bootloader and system kernel, which triggers the controller’s initialization sequence immediately upon power-up. Since the SIMOTION C240 hardware depends entirely on this specific software environment to function, the 6AU1720-1KA00-0AA0-Z serves as a mandatory system component. Furthermore, it actively manages the storage of technology packages, application programs, and hardware configurations, ensuring that the processor accesses the correct logic during every operation cycle.

Data Security and Industrial Reliability

Siemens engineers this 64 MB card to survive the harsh conditions of industrial automation plants. It protects data integrity against extreme temperature fluctuations, mechanical vibrations, and the electromagnetic interference typical of motor control cabinets. By utilizing industrial-grade flash memory, the card secures critical machine parameters over long durations. This robust design prevents data corruption and minimizes the likelihood of unexpected system failures in the field.

Operational Applications

Maintenance teams utilize this memory card to streamline the commissioning and upgrading of SIMOTION-based machinery. It accelerates the module replacement process because a technician simply swaps the card to migrate the entire project configuration and operating system to a new controller. This functionality drastically reduces mean time to repair (MTTR) and allows for the rapid deployment of updated motion control logic across multiple production lines.