{"product_id":"phoenix-contact-2988780-memory-module","title":"Phoenix Contact 2988780 Memory Module","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003ePhoenix Contact 2988780\u003c\/strong\u003e, also cataloged as the \u003cstrong\u003eCF FLASH 256MB\u003c\/strong\u003e, operates as a industrial-grade CompactFlash plug-in memory module for Phoenix Contact PLC architectures. This hardware assembly provides non-volatile data retention to store executive runtime application programs, boot configurations, and localized data log registries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHardware Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"table\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eParameter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2988780 (CF FLASH 256MB)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePhoenix Contact\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGermany\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStandard CompactFlash industrial mass profile\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e36.4 mm W x 42.8 mm H x 3.3 mm D\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOperating Temp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e–40 °C to +85 °C (Extended industrial boundary)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStorage Capacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e256 MB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompactFlash (CF) Type I Memory Card\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSupply Voltage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.3 V DC nominal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVoltage Tolerance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.135 V DC to 3.465 V DC absolute limits\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCurrent Consumption\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e120 mA typical continuous draw\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower Dissipation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.4 W (Nominal operating conditions)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApplication\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNon-volatile program, parameter, and configuration storage for PLCs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePackaging Unit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 Piece\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProcess Control Instrumentation and DCS Communication\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe CF memory module utilizes an optimized, high-endurance solid-state flash matrix to maintain fast read\/write access speeds during continuous PLC runtime cycles. When a Phoenix Contact controller executes automated code sequences or processes field network parameters—such as data strings collected via Modbus RTU or PROFINET loops—the module serves as the primary physical boot media.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQ: How does the extended –40 °C to +85 °C temperature rating impact the long-term data retention of the flash card?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: Industrial-grade flash memory relies on specialized floating-gate cell structures that resist thermal leakage. The extended temperature rating guarantees that the electrical charges representing stored binary registers will not migrate or decay under extreme ambient conditions, preventing program execution errors or boot sector loss inside sealed, non-ventilated field enclosures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQ: Can this CompactFlash card be extracted from the PLC slot while the controller is actively executing logic?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: No. Extracting the card during active runtime can interrupt real-time file access routines, leading to incomplete firmware writes, immediate controller fault-trips, or permanent corruption of the internal file allocation table. Always transition the PLC to a stopped state or use the designated software unmount command before removing the physical card.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Phoenix Contact","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45078364323955,"sku":"2988780","price":88.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0644\/4348\/2227\/files\/screenshot_2026-06-08_15-49-14_b7edd261-d0a3-4293-851e-87b2f4fc17a3.png?v=1780905044","url":"https:\/\/www.dcssupplier.com\/products\/phoenix-contact-2988780-memory-module","provider":"DcsSupplier Limited","version":"1.0","type":"link"}