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In this case, set the PT in the Transmit mode andclick onin the error message dialog box.443Sending (Downloading) the DataSection 11-3(4) While the data is being sent to the PT, the progress of data transmission isindicated by a bar graph.To abort the operation, click on.Reference: If data transmission is aborted, it is necessary to initialize the image data memoryin the Maintenance mode (System Menu).
Execute the same processing if datatransmission is interrupted due to trouble.When sending all the screen data (Application), initialization is not necessary sinceinitialization is automatically executed.CAUTIONWhen transferring the data in units of screens, if there are changes inmemory table and /or direct access, transfer such data along with thescreen data.Otherwise the system may operate unpredictably.444Receiving (Uploading) Data11-4Section 11-4Receiving (Uploading) DataTo receive (upload) data stored in a PT at the Support Tool as the screen data being edited, follow the steps shown below.The type of data which can be received is indicated in the table below.Data TypeDescriptionApplication (in file units)All data is sent in batch.ScreenData is received in units of a screen.It is possible to receive the data of severalscreens at a time.When receiving the data of a parent screen, youcan specify whether or not the data of the childscreens is to be received with the parent screendata.Direct Access InformationNT20S and NT600S:Information on the PC (PLC) addresses allocated to the PT status control area, PT statusnotify area, numeral/character string memorytables (string tables), etc.NT31, NT31C, NT631, and NT631C:Information on the PC (PLC) addresses allocated to the PT status control area, PT statusnotify area and window control area (modelswith “-V1” only).System Memory*The contents of “System” set at the PT are received and set for “System” of “PT Configuration”.TableNT20S and NT600S:The following data is received in a batch.S Numeral memory table dataS Character string memory table (String table) dataS Mark dataNT31, NT31C, NT631, and NT631C:The following data can be received individually.S Numeral memory table dataS Character string memory table (String table) dataS Bit memory table dataS Mark dataS Image dataS Library data* With NT31, NT31C, NT631, NT631C, some of the individual transmission of thesystem memory is restricted.
The contents of the folowing data stored in theSupport Tool can not be overwritten.S Numeral tableS String tableS Bit memory table445Receiving (Uploading) DataSection 11-4Reference: S When the Support Tool receives data from a PT, the data being edited at the Support Tool is lost. Therefore, make sure that the edit data is saved in a file beforeexecuting data receiving from the PT to the Support Tool.S With NT31, NT31C, NT631, NT631C, individual uploading of table is possible.However, it may take time to upload bit memory table.
In this case, perform batchtransmission of the application (in file units).S With the Support Tool on CD–ROM, NT Transfer Utility which is exclusively usedfor downloading/uploading the screen data is supplied (For details, refer to Appendix C).Operation procedure(1) Select [Connect] (menu bar) → [Upload (PT → NT-series Support Tool)].The menu is displayed, allowing you to select the data to be received.The items which can be selected vary according to the PT model.(Pressing “Ctrl key” + “Shift key” + “U” executes Application uploading.)(2) Select the data to be received.The data receiving timing is determined according to the type of data selectedto be received.Data Type446DescriptionApplication (in file units)Data receiving starts immediately.ScreenIf a parent screen is included in the screensselected to be received, a dialog box is displayed requesting you to specify whetherchild screens are to be received with theparent screen.To specify multiple screens in batch, specifythe screen numbers in the manner “1, 3 - 5,7”, delimiting them with commas “,” and hyphens “–”.Set a check mark for the “Include ChildScreen” item if you want to receive the childscreens with the parent screen.Data receiving starts whenisclicked.Direct Access InformationData receiving starts immediately.System MemoryData receiving starts immediately.TableNT20S and NT600S:Data receiving starts immediately.NT31, NT31C, NT631, and NT631C:The dialog box is displayed where the information to be received is specified.Only the information for which a checkmark is set is received.Data receiving starts whenisclicked.Receiving (Uploading) DataSection 11-4(3) Place the PT in the Transmit mode so that the data can be transmitted to theSupport Tool.If the PT is not in the Transmit mode, a “timeout error” occurs in about 10 seconds at the Support Tool.
In this case, set the PT in the Transmit mode andclick onin the error message dialog box.(4) While the data is sent from the PT, the progress of data transmission is indicated by a bar graph.To abort the operation, click on.447Receiving (Uploading) the History Record11-5Section 11-5Receiving (Uploading) the History RecordIt is possible to receive (upload) the display history record data and the alarm history record data, recorded in a PT, at the Support Tool to save them in a file.The type of history record data which can be received is indicated in the table below.Screen DisplayHistory Record DataAlarm HistoryRecord DataNT11S, NT20SNT30, NT30C, NT600S,NT620S, NT620C, NT625CfNT31, NT31C, NT631, NT631CffPT ModelThe received history record data is saved in a desired folder by assigning a filename. The extension of the file name is fixed as “.LOG”.Since the file is described in a special format, the contents cannot be read usingWindows 95/98 general application tools.Reference: The history record data file (.LOG) can be output to a printer, saved in an RTF file,or output to the screen, using the [Print] function or the [Print Preview] function ofthe Support Tool.To analyze the history record data using other software, convert the file into an RTFfile so that it can be read by other software.Operation procedure(1) Select [Connect] (menu bar) → [Get History Log].The menu is displayed, allowing you to select the history record to be received.The items which can be selected vary according to the PT model.(2) Select the history record to be received.The dialog box for setting the file name for saving the history record is displayed.(3) Set the folder and file name where the history record is to be saved and clickon.Receiving of the history record data starts.(4) Place the PT in the Transmit mode so that it can send the data to the SupportTool.If the PT is not in the Transmit mode, a “timeout error” occurs in about 10 seconds at the Support Tool.
In this case, set the PT in the Transmit mode andclick onin the error message dialog box.(5) While the data is sent from the PT, the progress of data transmission is indicated by a bar graph.To abort the operation, click on448.Setting and Reading the Date and Time11-6Section 11-6Setting and Reading the Date and TimeIt is possible to set the date and time to PT from the Support Tool or to read the dateand time from the PT to display them at the Support Tool.The functions which can be used are indicated below.PT ModelSetting Date/TimeReading Date/TimeNT11S, NT20S, NT600SNT30, NT30C, NT620S,NT620C, NT625CffNT31, NT31C, NT631, NT631C***: PT has the clock function.
For displaying and setting the date/time at a PT, usethe System Menu.Operation procedure(1) Select [Connect] (menu bar) → [Date and Time].The date and time dialog box is displayed.[Current Date & Time]Displays the date and time at the time the dialog box is displayed.[Date]This area is used for sending/receiving date data to/from a PT.To set the date at a PT, set “Year, Month, Day, and Day of Week” here andexecute sending (downloading).Click thebutton to download it to the PT.To read the date data of a PT, execute receiving (uploading) and the result isdisplayed here.Click thebutton to upload it from the PT.At first, the same contents as displayed at [Current Date & Time] are displayed.449Setting and Reading the Date and TimeSection 11-6[Time]This area is used for sending/receiving the time to/from a PT.To set the time at a PT, set “Hour, Minute, and Second” here and executesending (downloading).Click thebutton to download it to the PT.To read the time data of a PT, execute receiving (uploading) and the result isdisplayed here.Click thebutton to upload it from the PT.At first, the same contents as displayed at [Current Date & Time] are displayed.Used to download the date and time data, set at [Date] and [Time], to a PT toset them.Used to upload the date and time data in a PT and display them at [Date] and[Time].(2) To set the date and time at a PT, set the data at [Date] and [Time] and click on.To read the date and time of a PT, click onData transmission starts whenor.is clicked.(3) Place the PT in the Transmit mode so that communications between the Support Tool and the PT are enabled.If the PT is not in the Transmit mode, a “timeout error” occurs in about 10 seconds at the Support Tool.
In this case, set the PT in the Transmit mode andclick onin the error message dialog box.(4) In the case of receiving (uploading), the date and time data which have beenread from the PT are displayed at [Date] and [Time].450SECTION 12Making ReportsThe Support Tool provides a function for displaying various kinds of data, such as screen data and memory table use status, inthe form of a list, and printing them.12-1Report Types . . . . . . .