Saving configuration files / program on the CF memory card

There are several ways to create / save the configuration of an machine, either with or without using a PLC.

Method 1: "Backup" of machine using CJ1 / CS1:

1. Insert the CF card
2. Switch the switch 7 to ON 
3. Press MCPWR for 3 seconds
4. When the transfer finishes, LEDs Busy and MCPWR turn off
5. Switch the switch 7 to OFF

Method 2: With a different PLC and using CX-Programmer:

1. From the CX-Programmer I/O editor table, add the cards corresponding I/O to the desired configuration and then move the table in the PLC. The transfer is possible in only two cases: - The actual configuration of PLC I / O is identical to one created. - The PLC is equipped with no map I / O and has no table I / O recorded.
2. Insert a CF memory card
3. Run a backup as described above

Method 3: Using CX-Simulator instead of a PLC:

1. Run CX-Simulator
2. Open the memory card manager
3. Make a copy-and-paste of the data files involved with the renaming as described in the table below. 
   
4. Then copy the files from the virtual memory of the PLC to a CF card:
   
    

Method 4: With CX-Programmer only (without PLC):

1. Insert a CF card into the appropriate drive of the PC
2. Run CX-Programmer
3. Right click on the PLC, select from the context menu ... Forward. To file. 
   
4. Copy / paste the generated files into the CF memory card. 

Warning: This operation does not achieve all of the data (program and comments only). Automatic loading CF -> PLC requires several files (see next section "Automatic Transfer")

Automatic transfer from CF card to the CJ1 / CS1 PLC

There are 3 loading procedures:

• RESTORE: To restore on power up all data previously saved by a backup
• AUTOEXEC: Used to load at power and selectively programs / parameters and partial memories
• REPLACE: Restore the Program alone on power up. Note: This function requires a CPU V2 or higher

Key: The files in bold type are essential for the proper conduct of the proceedings. Non-bold filenames are optional.

Procedure for AUTOEXEC:

1. Rename files necessary AUTOEXEC (retaining the extension) *
2. Turn off the PLC
3. Switch the switch 2 to ON
4. Power on the PLC
5. When the transfer is complete the LED Busy turns off
6. Switch the switch 2 to OFF
    

Procedure for RESTORE:

1. Turn off the PLC
2. Insert the CF card in the PLC
3. Switch the switch 7 to ON
4. Turn on the PLC power
5. When the transfer is complete, the BKUP LED turns off
6. Switch the switch 7 OFF

Note: If SW2 and SW7 is ON at power, the RESTORE procedure takes precedence over the procedure AUTOEXEC

Procedure for REPLACE:

1. Rename the file necessary REPLACE.OBJ
2. Turn off the PLC
3. Switch ON switch 2
4. Turn on PLC the power
5. When the transfer is complete the LED Busy turns off
6. Switch OFF switch 2

Program hot transfer (from CPU-V3)

1. Rename the program file (eg ABC.OBJ)
2. Authorize this transfer by placing the word A5A5 in A651
3. Specify the file name in the words A654 to A657 (ex: 4142 4320 2020 2020)
4. Force the bit A650.15 ON to execute the transfer

Note: At the end of the transfer words A650-657 and the bit A650.15 are re-initialized