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13.4 Using Removable Media to Log Data
Using Read and Write Removable Media function blocks, an application ladder program can read and
write I3N register data in the form of comma-delimited files, with a .CSV extension. These files are
compatible with standard database and spreadsheet PC programs. In addition, an application ladder
program can use Rename and Delete Removable Media function blocks to rename and delete files.
13.5 Using Removable Media to Load and Save Applications
A special file type, with a. PGM extension, is used to store I3N application programs on microSD.
Pressing and holding the
LOAD
button for three seconds upon power up will load the program that is
stored on the microSD (more details in Chapter 13).
i3 configurator can also save an application directly to a microSD card, which is plugged into the PC’s
microSD compatible card reader by selecting the Export to Removable Media item on the i3 configurator
File menu.
13.6 Removable Media (RM) Function Blocks in I3 configurator
NOTE: For detailed information regarding RM function blocks and parameters, refer to the help file in
I3 configurator Software.
The following RM functional blocks are available in i3 configurator Software. These function blocks will
reference
- microSD when filename is prefixed with ‘
A:
’ or nothing.
Table 13.1 – RM Functional Blocks
Read RM csv
Allows reading of a comma-separated value file from the microSD interface into
the controller register space.
Write RM csv
Allows writing of a comma-separated value file to the microSD interface from
the controller register space.
Rename RM csv
Allows renaming a file on the RM card. The data in the file is not changed.
Delete RM csv
Allows deleting a file on the RM card.
Copy RM csv
Allows copying a file on the RM card. The data in the file is not changed.
