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General Category => DirectSOFT => Topic started by: upstream on September 10, 2009, 01:35:05 PM

Title: Upload program from PLC witout a copy on the PC
Post by: upstream on September 10, 2009, 01:35:05 PM

Hi all,

How can I upload a program from a Directlogic 405 PLC (D4-450 CPU) without having a copy of the program on my PC?

thanks in advance...

Title: Re: Upload program from PLC witout a copy on the PC
Post by: b_carlton on September 10, 2009, 02:12:43 PM

Yes, assuming it's not password protected. Of course you wont have any nicknames or comments.

Title: Re: Upload program from PLC witout a copy on the PC
Post by: Controls Guy on September 10, 2009, 02:14:11 PM

Method 1:  Get a comm link configured and talking to the PLC, (using "Auto" makes this easier when applicable).  Then double click on the link, which should have a green icon.  Directsoft (programming app) will open with the uploaded program in the ladder window.

Method 2:  Get the comm link configured and working.  Open a Directsoft window and create a new application for the model PLC you're connected to.  Go online with the PLC.  Since the Directsoft app contents and the PLC are not equal, you'll get a dialog asking which program to use.  Click "Use PLC", and the code will be displayed in the ladder window.

After using either method, select File -> Save Project As, and save to disk on your programming terminal.