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How to back up a S7 PLC program

Created by: RangO1972 at: 3/12/2012 8:32 AM (7 Replies)

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3/12/2012 8:32 AM	Rate (0)
RangO1972 Posts: 7 Rating: (0)	Backup Procedure this is my tutorial to make a complete backup of a S7 PLC Program...
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UMENCHO Diamond Member Joined: 3/21/2006 Last visit: 4/12/2023 Posts: 10221 Rating: (1176)	Hello, Thanks for the info. What about to create a new project, using 'Upload to PG' function from Simatic Manager and then archive it in a safety place? Best regards, Hristo Mihalev

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Marcjan Platinum Expert Joined: 4/22/2010 Last visit: 12/15/2022 Posts: 5697 Rating: (707)	Hello, What about keeping the original software in a safe place and make good procedures for using/ changing software. Backups are without any symbol information, variable names and comments, pretty useles for technician who need to find a problem in the machine Regards, Marcjan
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3/12/2012 9:18 AM	Rate (0)
RangO1972 Posts: 7 Rating: (0)	Make a copy with all the comments, symbols, values of DB, etc. is not simple :( Why? The biggest problem is the DB!!!! if you copy the db from on-line to off line..... if the layouts are not identical are lost all the information, all symbols and this is something unpleasant :) since 1995 looks to be solved the problem but apparently not a priority. The only effective solution I found is what I explained. It offers the following advantages: 1. The backup contains everything. is downloaded to the PLC the PLC is like before 2. has no comment and you can leave all customers "dangerous" without problems
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3/12/2012 9:53 AM	Rate (0)
RangO1972 Posts: 7 Rating: (0)	UMENCHO Hello, Thanks for the info. What about to create a new project, using 'Upload to PG' function from Simatic Manager and then archive it in a safety place? Best regards, Hristo Mihalev is another way... but it has some disadvantages 1. You need to create a project 2. must show the way to get to the CPU Suppose you want to send an update to the customer. the customer has a PG but not an experienced programmer. with my guide was able to create a perfect backup without difficulty. normally the problem is not "to do"!!! but "to help" :)
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3/12/2012 10:03 AM	Rate (0)
UMENCHO Diamond Member Joined: 3/21/2006 Last visit: 4/12/2023 Posts: 10221 Rating: (1176)	Ok, It could be true in some cases. Best regards, Hristo Mihalev

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3/1/2015 11:09 AM	Rate (0)
eng.tamer Posts: 4 Rating: (0)	Hello, How to make backup from the s7 plc program I tried to use export from file but also it wasn't valid please I want to make backup from program using CD
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hdhosseini Diamond Expert Joined: 1/28/2009 Last visit: 6/1/2023 Posts: 6803 Rating: (1345)	eng.tamer Hello, How to make backup from the s7 plc program I tried to use export from file but also it wasn't valid please I want to make backup from program using CD Hello, I hope you have the final version of program with all comments.In this case you can archive the result to keep it safe from any changes by accident and it is possible to retrieve it again in STEP 7 environment.For that in SIMATIC Manager -->File-->Archive and for reverse function is File-->Retrieve.Please read more in online manual or check this demo file: The SIMATIC Manager Note: if this is not your case, please provide more information in form of snapshots. Best regards, Hamid Hosseini
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