Overview of Momentum M1 Processor Adapters

Memory and Performance Characteristics

Introduction

Processor Adapters are equipped with internal memory and Flash RAM. This

 

section explains those two types of memory and describes the memory size and

 

performance characteristics of each Processor Adapter.

Internal Memory

 

Internal memory includes user memory and state RAM:

 

λ User memory contains the control logic program and such system overhead as

 

the Processor Adapter configuration, I/O mapping, checksum and system

 

diagnostics.

 

λ State RAM is the area in memory where all the input and output references for

 

program and control operations are defined and returned.

 

The user may change the way internal memory is allocated by adjusting

 

parameters for user memory and state RAM.

Flash RAM

 

Flash RAM contains the executive firmware, which is the operating system for the

 

PLC. It also contains a firmware kernel, which cannot be changed. The kernel is a

 

small portion of memory that recognizes acceptable executive firmware packages

 

and allows them to be downloaded to the Processor Adapter.

 

Space is also provided in Flash so that a copy of the user program and state RAM

 

values can be stored. This back-up capability is particularly useful in configurations

 

where no battery is used (i.e., a Processor Adapter without an Option Adapter).

 

When the module is successfully communicating with other devices, if a ring

 

adapter with battery back up is not present, it is recommended that you stop the

 

processor and save the user program to Flash. This will save the processor’s ARP

 

cache and enable it to “remember” this information if power is lost or removed.

 

This procedure should also be followed whenever:

 

λ A new or substitute device is installed on the network;

 

λ The IP address of a network device has been changed.

 

Note: Some processors run both IEC and Ladder Logic and some run only IEC.

 

See table following.

 

 

 

Continued on next page

24

870 USE 101 10 V.2

Page 24
Image 24
Schneider Electric Processor Adapter manual Memory and Performance Characteristics, Internal Memory, Flash RAM