Uploading a file via rs-232 or rs-485 – Rockwell Automation 2706-ND1 DL40 OFFLINE PROGRAMMING SFTWR.USER MANUAL User Manual
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Chapter 6
The Transfer Menu
6 – 7
You can upload one file at a time from a DL40 to the Offline Programming
Software. When you select
Upload from DL40 (RS-232/RS-485)
, the
Upload File from DL40 window will appear. Move the cursor to
DL40 Port
and press
[
↵
].
Select
RS-232
or
RS-485
from the pop-up window and
press
[
↵
]
. A message will flash briefly to indicate that the Offline
Programming Software is saving the setup file.
Figure 6.5
Upload File from DL40 screen (via RS-232)
To configure your computer’s communication port, select
Configure Port
on
the Upload to DL40 menu, then press
[
↵
]
. Select
COM1
or
COM2
, press
[
↵
]
, specify your computer’s address (if using RS-485), and select a baud
rate in the Configure Port pop-up window.
Note: To change parity or data bits, return to the
Develop
→
Ports
menu.
If necessary, you can select
Directory
to change the currently selected data
directory for the uploaded files.
Uploading a File
Via RS-232 or RS-485