Product Overview

The Siemens 6AU1720-1KA00-0AA0-Z is a specialized Multi Media Card (MMC) specifically engineered for the SIMOTION C240 and C240 PN motion control systems. Unlike standard consumer-grade storage, this industrial system card is a foundational hardware component that contains the device's bootloader and operating system kernel. It serves as the primary non-volatile memory for storing application-specific user programs, machine parameters, and retentive data. By hosting the system's core intelligence, the 6AU1720-1KA00-0AA0-Z ensures a deterministic startup sequence and provides the high-speed data access required for complex multi-axis motion control and synchronized drive operations.

System Specifications and Hardware Parameters

Designed to function within the high-stress environment of a motion controller, this memory card adheres to the following technical profile:

• Storage Capacity: 64 MB

• Pre-installed Software: Integrated Bootloader and System Kernel

• Host Compatibility: SIMOTION C240 / C240 PN Controller Series

• Data Retention: Industrial-grade flash for long-term storage without power

• Environmental Resistance: Built to withstand temperature cycling, shock, and high-frequency vibration

• Functionality: Supports firmware updates and secure backup of motion control projects

• Net Weight: 0.95 kg

• Unit Dimensions: 2.5 cm x 5.1 cm x 83.8 cm

• Origin of Production: Germany

• Export Tariff Code (HS): 8537101190

The card is critical for the "Plug and Play" replacement of SIMOTION hardware; by simply transferring the card to a new controller, the entire machine configuration is restored without the need for a secondary PC download.

Operational Use Cases and Industrial Roles

The 6AU1720-1KA00-0AA0-Z is an indispensable asset for high-speed packaging, textile, and printing machinery where the SIMOTION C platform is the standard. In the food and beverage industry, it stores the complex motion profiles required for multi-head filling and capping systems, ensuring that camming and gearing synchronization remain consistent. For machine builders (OEMs), these cards allow for rapid commissioning of identical production units by cloning the master kernel and application data. During maintenance cycles, the card acts as the primary recovery tool; if a controller fails, the 64MB MMC can be swapped into a spare unit to bring the production line back to a "Ready" state within minutes. Its ruggedized construction ensures that data integrity is maintained even in environments with high electromagnetic interference (EMI) from adjacent high-power frequency converters.