GP-Pro Ex Reference Manual - 26.11 Filing Data Flow

26.11 Filing Data Flow

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

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 (such as CF card or USB storage*2).
In order to send filing data, you need to first write data to 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.

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 transfers 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)

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 use a display part to edit the data from a display unit screen.
26.17.4 Manual Transfer Via Internal Device

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 [Action] tab, then select [Data Storage].
5.3.4.4 Display Unit [Mode] - Memory Card Settings

When using GP-4100 series or GP-4*01TM, filing data is saved in the display unit's virtual backup memory instead of backup memory (SRAM). Be careful of the following.
Do not turn off the display unit while saving the filing data in the virtual backup memory. It may cause the newest data to not display correctly or damage the virtual backup memory.
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.