Product Description:

The 5A5001.12 is a removable hard-disk cartridge produced by B & R Automation for the 5A5 Hard Disks series. As a 2.5-inch magnetic storage module, it supplies non-volatile memory for programmable controllers, industrial PCs, and diagnostic recorders in automated lines. The cartridge allows data carriers to be exchanged without dismantling the control cabinet, so process logs, recipes, and system images can be added or archived with minimal downtime. The design pairs a fixed internal drive with an insert card that mates directly with the system backplane, supporting long service life.

Inside the housing, the drive offers 20 GB of capacity, enough for extended trend files and multiple machine configurations. Its storage element is the MHS2020AT-ED model, an ATA device integrated for consistent industrial duty. The physical outline follows the 2.5 in (63.5 mm) form factor, allowing the cartridge to slide into space-restricted controller slots. While the entire disk assembly is removable, the drive itself is mounted in a fixed position to reduce connector wear, and the insert card remains permanently soldered to the carrier. During operation, the unit withstands shock loads up to 190 G, and it tolerates continuous random vibration of 1 G without read and write errors.

The stated shock limit applies to impacts lasting 2 ms, matching the short jolts seen when actuators index or cabinet doors close. Vibration resistance spans a spectrum from 5 Hz at the low end to 500 Hz at the high end, so spindle accuracy is maintained whether the disk is near slow reciprocating tables or high-speed presses. Two slot cover screws secure the cartridge to the controller front plate, preventing micro-movement that could loosen the ATA connector over time. This arrangement helps keep the connection stable during repeated machine motion.