Transfer CSV DataRecipes have the following three features.
The following section lists models that support enhanced recipes.
1.5 Supported Features
Transfer the data in CSV format created with GP-Pro EX or spreadsheet software (such as Excel) from the display unit's external storage to the device/PLC. Read the data on the device/PLC, and save in CSV format on the external storage.
Attribute
One recipe must be handled as one CSV file.
Transfer without using backup memory (SRAM) on the display unit.
Recipes can be created and edited on spreadsheet software (for example, Microsoft Excel).
Display recipes from the display unit's external storage for editing or printing data.
Transfer the binary data created in GP-Pro EX from the display unit to the device/PLC. Read data on the device/PLC, and save it to the display unit.
Attribute
Control multiple recipes with common conditions (such as destination address and number of data) in a single file.
Data is saved in the display unit's backup memory (SRAM).
Recipes on the backup memory (SRAM) cannot be displayed/edited/printed on the display unit. By transferring data via the display unit's internal device, you can edit individual data.
You can back up recipes to external storage. You cannot edit recipes on external storage.
Transfer binary data created in GP-Pro EX (binary data) from the display unit to the device/PLC without using backup memory (SRAM). Read data on the device/PLC, and save it to the display unit.
26.18 Enhanced Recipe Data Flow
Attribute
Create and control recipes with various data formats and addresses including text strings as a group.
Transfer without using backup memory (SRAM) on the display unit.
Edit recipe data directly on the display unit. Set a specific security level for data editing. The data cannot be printed.
Switch languages for labels. Refine search/sort recipes.
Save recipes in CSV format on the external storage. Recipes can be created and edited on spreadsheet software (for example, Microsoft Excel).
Control multiple recipes with common conditions (such as destination address and number of data) as a file.