Plc Backup Tools V6 0 106
Plc Backup Tools V6 0 106
How to Use PLC Backup Tools V6 0 106 to Save and Restore Your PLC Data
A programmable logic controller (PLC) is a device that controls industrial processes and machines using logic programs. A PLC backup tool is a software that allows you to upload and download PLC program data to and from your computer or a memory card. This can help you protect your PLC data in case of a power outage, a hardware failure, or a program error.
In this article, we will show you how to use PLC Backup Tools V6 0 106, which is compatible with Omron PLCs, to backup and restore your PLC data. We will also explain some of the features and benefits of this tool.
What is PLC Backup Tools V6 0 106
PLC Backup Tools V6 0 106 is a software that comes with Omron's CX-One Software Suite. It allows you to backup and restore data for a complete PLC rack within CX-Programmer, which is the programming software for Omron PLCs. You can use this tool to save and load the following data:
Program area
Work area
System area
Unit setup area
Unit parameter area
Unit work area
Unit system area
Unit comment area
Unit label area
Unit symbol table area
Unit IO table area
Unit routing table area
Unit special I/O unit setup area
Clock data
Password data
You can backup and restore the data using either a serial or an Ethernet connection between your PC and the PLC. You can also use a memory card to store the backup data and transfer it to another PLC.
How to Backup Your PLC Data Using PLC Backup Tools V6 0 106
To backup your PLC data using PLC Backup Tools V6 0 106, follow these steps:
Open CX-Programmer and connect to your PLC.
Select Tools > PLC Backup Tool from the menu bar.
The PLC Backup Tool window will open. Select the PLC rack that you want to backup from the list on the left.
Select the data areas that you want to backup from the list on the right. You can select all or some of them.
Select the destination for the backup data. You can choose either your PC or a memory card.
If you choose your PC, enter a file name and a folder path for the backup file. If you choose a memory card, insert it into the PLC slot and select it from the drop-down menu.
Click Backup. The backup process will start and a progress bar will show you the status.
When the backup is complete, click Close. You can now disconnect your PC from the PLC or remove the memory card.
How to Restore Your PLC Data Using PLC Backup Tools V6 0 106
To restore your PLC data using PLC Backup Tools V6 0 106, follow these steps:
Open CX-Programmer and connect to your PLC.
Select Tools > PLC Backup Tool from the menu bar.
The PLC Backup Tool window will open. Select the PLC rack that you want to restore from the list on the left.
Select the data areas that you want to restore from the list on the right. You can select all or some of them.
Select the source of the backup data. You can choose either your PC or a memory card.
If you choose your PC, browse for the backup file that you saved earlier. If you choose a memory card, insert it into the PLC slot and select it from the drop-down menu.
Click Restore. The restore process will start and a progress bar will show you the status.
When the restore is complete, click Close. You can now disconnect your PC from the PLC or remove the memory card 248dff8e21