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Using the Backup Tool Section 13-3
Usage
The PLC Backup Tool can be used for the following:
• Backing up all data in a PLC
• Comparing all of the data in a PLC with data that was previously backed
up in the computer
• Using the restore function to transfer all of the PLC data to a system with
the same configuration
• Transferring data to a new Unit after replacing a faulty Unit
Procedure
Select PLC Backup Tool from the CX-Programmer's Tool Menu. You can also
select OMRON - CX-One - CX-Programmer - PLC Backup Tool from the
Windows Start Menu.
Backup Menu
Communications Settings
Refer to the CX-Programmer Operation Manual for detailed procedures.
Button Function
Backup from PLC Click this button to back up data. All of the data
in the target PLC will be backed up to the com-
puter.
Compare Click this button to compare data. The data in
the PLC can be compared to the data in a
backup file or the data in two backup files can be
compared. Any differences will be displayed.
Restore to PLC Click this button to restore data. The data in a
backup file will be transferred to the PLC to
restore the status that existed when the data
was backed up.
Button Function
Communications Settings Click this button to set communications condi-
tions for the target PLC. The current PLC model
and network type will be displayed.