26.11 Filing Data Flow

You can transfer filing data between the display unit's backup memory (SRAM) and connected devices.

1. Transfer Preparation
   Depending on the screen transfer method, filing data created in GP-Pro EX is stored in the display unit's internal memory (Screen Area^*1), or on external storage (external storage^*2).
   In order to transfer filing data, you need to first save the filing data in the backup memory (SRAM).
   26.15.1 Transfer Filing Data (Mode)
   *1 Memory where the screen data is stored. Filing data is stored in memory via a screen transfer.
   *2 You cannot transfer data in the USB Storage Destination Folder on a computer to the USB storage device inserted in the display unit. Copy data in the computer folder to the USB storage device, and then connect the USB storage device to the display unit.

2. Transfer Filing Data
   You can transfer filing data from backup memory (SRAM) to a connected device, or from a connected device to backup memory (SRAM).
   There are two transfer methods: Automatic transfer and Manual transfer.

   Automatic transfer	Set the control address and transfer data when the PLC trigger bit turns ON. 26.14.1 Procedure - Transferring Recipes (Filing Data) from Devices Using Automatic Transfer
   Manual transfer	Place a Special Data Display [Filing] on the screen, select the data (block) to transfer, and touch the transfer switch. Data then transfers. 26.13.1 Procedure - Transferring Recipes (Filing Data) Using Touch (Manual Transfer)

3. Transfer Filing Data Via Internal Device
   Filing data in backup memory (SRAM) cannot be edited directly from the display unit screen. By storing the data to an internal device, you can edit using the Data Display on the display unit screen.
   26.17.4 Manual Transfer Via Internal Device

4. Saving to External Storage
   You can save data in backup memory (SRAM) to external storage.
   To set this option, from the System Settings, select [Display Unit], select the [Mode] tab, then select [Save Data].
   5.4.4.4 Display Unit [Mode] - Memory Card Settings

   LOSS OF DATA When using the GP-4100 Series (excluding GP-411*T3), filing data is saved in the display unit's virtual backup memory instead of backup memory (SRAM). Do not turn off the display unit while saving filing data from the screen area in virtual backup memory. The latest data may not display correctly or virtual backup memory may become damaged such that it may no longer be useable. Do not change to offline mode while transferring data from a device/PLC to the display unit. It may go back to the previous data. Failure to follow these instructions can result in equipment damage.