Upload From Device (Software) - Siemens SIMATIC S7-1500 System Manual

6.1.4.3

Upload from device (software)

Loading software project data from the CPU to a project
With the option "Upload from device (software)" you back up the software components from
the CPU to a project. The option uploads the following data from the CPU to a project:
● Actual values of all DBs
● Blocks of the type OB, FC, FB and DB
● PLC tags
● Technology objects
Requirements
Before you start with the uploading of the data from the CPU to a project, the following
requirements must be met:
● The CPU has been set up in the project.
● The CPU is connected to the programming device/PC via the PROFINET interface.
PROFIBUS interfaces of the CPU and interfaces of CMs/CPs are also supported.
● The CPU is online.
● The software components that are to be loaded must be compatible with STEP 7.
● The CPU is in STOP or RUN mode.
Procedure
To upload the data to a project, follow these steps:
1. Select the required PLC station in the project tree.
2. In the "Online" menu, select the "Upload from device (software)" command.
3. In the "Upload preview" dialog window, select the check box "Continue".
4. Click the "Upload from device" button.
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