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Source download

Prerequisites

  • Communication settings are correct

  • Project is saved on PC

  • PLC is connected

  1. Login to the PLC.

  2. In the menu click “Online  Source download to connected device”.

    Project archive will be downloaded to PLC.

  3. To verify download double-click node “PLC_AC500_V3”, select view “Files” and double-click folder “PlcLogic” of the Runtime view (if necessary click refresh button of Runtime view).

    File Archive.prj will appear if download was successful.

    Runtime_Archive.prj

Source upload

Prerequisite

  • Project archive on PLC available (from previous source download)

  • PLC is connected

Depending on the used version of Automation Builder, the layout of the opened windows may vary.

  1. Open the Automation Builder.

  2. In the menu click “File  Source upload...”.

    A window “Pick the device from where you want to upload the source archive...” appears.

    Scan_Window

    If you get an error click [Scan for other devices].

  3. Select your PLC with the archive and click [OK].

    Dialog “Extract Project Archive” appears.

    Select_Folder

  4. Select your preferred folder and click [Extract].

    Then you are prompted to open the project archive.

    Click_Yes

  5. Click [Yes].

    The project opens.

    Upload was successful.