Upload program from a PLC
A program can be uploaded from a PLC that is currently connected to an open project. Use the following procedure to transfer the program from the PLC.
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Select the PLC object in the project work area.
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Select the Work Online button from the toolbar. Communication > Who active > Select a controller > Click on Upload.
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New “connected to upload” tab will appear.
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Click on select file. Select the file you have to upload from your system
A confirmation message is displayed, select Yes to connect to the PLC. After a movement, you’ll see the controller’s program uploading.
Once done, you should find you have uploaded the program and are online with the Controller. At this point, always perform another “File – Save”.
Online Edit
Once the program has been created and the project and PLC settings are adequate, the PLC can be connected to allow on-line operations to be carried out. Online editing is not possible in Run mode.
Use the following procedure to edit online. Select the PLC object in the project work area.
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Select the Work On-line button from the toolbar. A confirmation message is displayed, select Yes to connect to the PLC.
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Select the On-line Edit Rungs button from the toolbar.
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The color of the background image will be edited to change indicating that the area can now be edited.
After normal edit is complete, select the Send On-line Edit Changes button from the toolbar. If the change is successful, the area edited on the ladder program returns to read-only. To cancel an online edit, select Cancel On-line Edit Changes from the toolbar.