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Instruction Manual

・This manual covers the handling method of MELSEC BACKUP TOOL.

・Before use, you are kindly requested to read this manual carefully and understand the function and performance of MELSEC BACKUP TOOL for correct handling.

・This software is copyrighted by MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC CONTROL SOFTWARE CORPORATION.

・For this product software, it is required to purchase one cense per computer.

・We assume no responsibility for the results and effect upon operation of this product.

・The content described in this manual is subject to change without notice.

Doc No. : MCO14-13K0007

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CONTENTS

CONTENTS ....................................................................................... 3

1. Introduction .............................................................................. 5

1.1 How to use this manual .................................................................................................... 6 1.2 Confirmation of bundled items .......................................................................................... 7 1.3 Outline ............................................................................................................................... 8

1.3.1 Application of this product 8 1.3.2 Outlined functions 8

1.4 Prior conditions ................................................................................................................. 9

2. Before Handling ..................................................................... 14

2.1 System Requirements .................................................................................................... 15 2.2 Installation ....................................................................................................................... 16

2.2.1 Configuration setting of OS 17 2.2.2 Commercial software installation 26 2.2.3 Installation of MELSEC BACKUP TOOL 27

2.3 Uninstallation .................................................................................................................. 31

3. How to Use ............................................................................ 32

3.1 Operation flow ................................................................................................................. 33 3.2 Cable connection ............................................................................................................ 34 3.3 Editing of setting information .......................................................................................... 35

3.3.1 MELSEC Backup Setting start 35 3.3.2 Configuration setting 36 3.3.3 Group setting 37 3.3.4 MELSEC setting 40 3.3.5 Backup setting 44 3.3.6 Save of Setting Information 48 3.3.7 Import/Export of setting information 49

3.4 Creation of setting information ........................................................................................ 51 3.5 Backup execution ........................................................................................................... 53

3.5.1 Operation of backup schedule 53 3.5.2 Backup Test 56

3.6 Confirmation of execution results ................................................................................... 58 3.6.1 Backup file confirmation 58 3.6.2 Backup execution log 59 3.6.3 In case Backup is not normally completed 61

4. Message ................................................................................ 62

4.1 Backup setting message ................................................................................................. 63 4.1.1 "Import" Menu 63

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4.1.2 "Export" Menu 63 4.1.3 "Read" Menu 64 4.1.4 "Setting file create" Menu 65

4.2 Backup Tool message .................................................................................................... 71 4.2.1 Current state 71 4.2.2 Execution error information 73

5. Trouble-Shooting ................................................................... 76

6. Restrictions & Precautions ..................................................... 77

6.1 Restrictions ..................................................................................................................... 78 6.1.1 Common restrictions and precautions 78 6.1.2 Restrictions and precautions for GX Developer 80 6.1.3 Restrictions and precautions for GX Works2 81 6.1.4 Restrictions and precautions for ACPU 83

7. Appendix ............................................................................... 84

7.1 Changing of language selection ..................................................................................... 85

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1. Introduction The descriptions in this manual and the features and applications of MELSEC BACKUP TOOL are explained hereunder.

Prior to use, you are kindly requested to read this manual carefully for a full understanding of the product functions and

handle correctly.

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1.1 How to use this manual

This manual covers the outline description and installation procedure in "1. Introduction" to "2. Before Handling",

and the function details in "3. How to Use".

For first use of MELSEC BACKUP TOOL, it is recommended to read this manual in order from the first page.

●Meanings of symbols/abbreviated terms used herein

The symbols described herein denote the following meaning:

Denoting the content requiring special care.

Denoting the supplementary content and care-required content.

Denoting the point described the operation-related content.

●Target readers

The target readers of this manual presuppose that they understand the basic operation of the software/hardware shown

below.

・GX Developer 8

・GX Works2

・MELSEC

●Terms and abbreviated names used herein

The terms and abbreviated names used herein are as listed below.

Table 1-1 Names/Abbreviated Names used herein

Name/Abbreviated

Name

Description

Maintenance computer The Computer in which MELSEC BACKUP TOOL is installed Configuration information

Backup target MELSEC information, Group setting and Schedule data

Backup Obtaining program/parameter/device values from MELSEC and saving in computer

Backup data Type GX Developer or Type GX Works2 (work space) MELSEC sequencer project.

GX Developer MELSEC Programming and Maintenance tool (Version8)

GX Works2 MELSEC Programming and Maintenance tool

GPPA Generic term for SW SRXV-GPPA and SW IVD-GPPA

BACKUP TOOL MELSEC BACKUP TOOL

Backup Setting MELSEC Backup Setting

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1.2 Confirmation of bundled items

Fig. 1-1 Bundled Items

MELSEC BACKUP TOOL Installation DVD(1pc) ・Software license agreement (1 set)

・For prior reading (1 set)

・Notice of product subject to control by Export

Trade Control Order, etc. (1 sheet) ･Confirmation sheet (1 sheet)

・User registration sheet (1 sheet)

・Inquiry sheet(1 sheet)

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1.3 Outline

1.3.1 Application of this product

MELSEC BACKUP TOOL is the software that is to allow the running program with MELSEC used to be automatically saved

in the computer.

In addition, MELSEC BACKUP TOOL is able to set the schedule ensuring the group control of multiple MELSEC and the

time for save execution.

By introducing this software, the recovery work for unexpected occurrence (e.g. MELSEC trouble, etc.) can be carried out

smoothly.

1.3.2 Outlined functions

MELSEC BACKUP TOOL is a system that is intended to automatically back up the MELSEC program connected on the

network according to the schedule. The backup file is saved as a project of GX Developer/GX Works2.

Fig. 1-2 Outline of Backup Function

Ethernet

Maintenance Computer

MELSECNET10/H

Network #1

Network #2

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1.4 Prior conditions

(1) Precautions for backup target The MELSEC which MELSEC BACKUP TOOL can back up is able to complete the connection target setting for GX

Developer or GX Works2 from the computer in which it is installed.

"Able to complete connection target setting" for GX Developer means the state of no error when "Communication

Test" button is clicked, after the connection target is specified in the "Specifying the Connection Target" dialogue

that is displayed when the GX Developer "online (O)"-"Specifying the connection target (C)" is clicked.

To fix the setting content, select the "OK".

"Able to complete connection target setting" for GX Works2 means the state of no error when the "Communication

Test" button is clicked in the "Specifying the Connection Target" dialogue. The "dialogue for specifying the

connection target" is displayed when the GX Works2 navigation-frame connection target is clicked.

To fix the setting content, select the "OK".

Please click the "Connection test" button, in order to check that an error does not occur.

1

Click the "OK" button. 2

Please click the "Connection test" button, in order to check that an error does not occur.

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For MELSEC not completing the GX Developer or GX Works2 connection setting, the connection channel from the

computer to MELSEC shall be built out first, and then ensuring the backup. For the maintenance computer

-MELSEC connection channel, there are two cases, physical connection and GX Developer or GX Works2 setting.

See each of the manual for physical connection method and GX Developer or GX Works2 setting.

(2) Available network channel

MELSEC BACKUP TOOL can be backed up from another MELSEC connected in the MELSECNET by utilizing the

via-connection except for the directly-connected MELSEC.

The MELSECNET that is able to be utilized with MELSEC BACKUP TOOL is a network channel ensuring completion of

connection target setting with MESECNET II/10/H, Ethernet, and GX Developer/GX Works2.

For MELSEC BACKUP TOOL, the Trial package is available, which offers 30 days use free of charge. If the

via-target MELSEC is to be backed up by utilizing the MELSECNET, the Trial package must be used for operation

check.

See the "1.4(5) Precautions for use of trial package".

(3) Installation

MELSEC BACKUP TOOL is intended to be installed in the computer for use.

Then, before use, Configuration setting to OS and installation are required.

Implement the Configuration setting as described in "2.2.1 Configuration setting of OS".

For installation, the commercial software and MELSEC BACKUP TOOL shall be installed.

Implement the installation as described in "2.2.2 Installation of commercial software".

Implement the installation as described in "2.2.3 Installation of Installation of MELSEC BACKUP TOOL".

Configuration setting of OS and installation work of MELSEC BACKUP TOOL, including commercial software, are

mandatory.

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(4) MELSEC accepted by MELSEC BACKUP TOOL The PLC that is targeted for backup with MELSEC BACKUP TOOL is listed below.

Table 1-2 Targets MELSEC for MELSEC BACKUP TOOL

Project Form MELSEC

GX Developer Form ACPU

A2A(S1), A3A

QCPU(Q Mode)

Q02, Q02H, Q02U, Q03UD, Q03UDE,

Q04UDEH, Q04UDH, Q06H, Q06UDEH, Q06UDH,

Q10UDEH, Q10UDH, Q12H, Q13UDEH, Q13UDH,

Q20UDEH, Q20UDH, Q25H, Q26UDEH, Q26UDH

GX Works2 Form QCPU(Q Mode)

Q02, Q02H, Q02U, Q03UD, Q03UDE, Q03UDV,

Q04UDEH, Q04UDH, Q04UDV,

Q06H, Q06UDEH, Q06UDH, Q06UDV,

Q10UDEH, Q10UDH, Q12H, Q13UDEH, Q13UDH, Q13UDV,

Q20UDEH, Q20UDH, Q25H, Q26UDEH,

Q26UDH, Q26UDV, Q50UDEH, Q100UDEH

(a) For MELSEC except for those above, there is a case that MELSEC BACKUP TOOL is able to back up,

however, the program/parameter saved in the computer HDD may not coincide with the program/parameter

inside the MELSEC. Prevent from the backup target.

(b) For ACPU, only the MELSEC implementing « computer Write » with GX Developer must be targeted. In case of

MELSEC BACKUP TOOL, even in case of ACPU implementing « Computer Write » for the program /

parameter created with another engineering tool (e.g. GPPA, etc.), no error is detected when backed up.

See the "6.1.4(1) Target MELSEC & "6.1.4(2) Project form".

(c) For backup in the project form of GX Developer, it is required that the GX Developer isinstalled in the computer.

Unless the GX Developer is installed, the « GX Developer » must not be specified for the backup form.

Otherwise, the actuation is indefinite.

(d) For backup in the project form of GX Works2, it is required that the GX Works2 is installed in the computer.

Unless the GX Works2 is installed, the« GX Works2 » must not be specified for the backup form.

Otherwise,theactuation is indefinite. (e) The MELSEC protected with Password setting/Remote Password setting cannot be backed up.

Before using MELSEC BACKUP TOOL, cancelling the password should be reviewed.

See the "6.1.1(7) Password setting/Remote Password setting".

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(f ) For backup of various Configurators including GX Configurator, the IPARAM.QPA saved in the "Program

Memory" in MELSEC is to be backed up. In addition, in various Configurators, the parameter directly set in the

Intelligent memory shall be out of the backup target.

See the "6.1.1(9) Backup of Intelligent Function Module".

(g) The program in MELSEC, as backup target for MELSEC BACKUP TOOL, is a "Ladder program without label

used". Other programs cannot be backed up.

(h) For backup in the GX Developer format, it is a project in the format of "Program type is ladder without label use".

Backing up cannot be done in other formats

See the "6.1.2 (1) Project type/Program language".

(i) For backup in the GX Works2 format, the "Project type is a simple project". Further, it is a project in the format of

"Program type is ladder without label use". Backing up cannot be done in other formats

See the "6.1.3(1) Backup project format". See the "6.1.3(2) Project type/Program language".

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(5) Precautions for use of Trial package There is no functional difference between the Trial package and the product package. Then, you can use the Trial package

in the actual environment before purchasing the product package.

The Trial package can be used for 30 days from the first start-up.

After passing 30 days, you cannot use it, therefore purchasing the product package is preferable.

As to the Trial package, when the "Backup Setting" and "Backup Tool" are started, it displays a message notifying of the

remaining number of days usable.

When installing the Trial package, set the Trial package serial No. on the User Information dialogue for installation.

The Trial package serial No. is "MCR101A-00000001234567".

For installation details, see the "2.2.3 Installation of Installation of MELSEC BACKUP TOOL".

The number of usable days is 30 days as maximum and the number of days notified shows the remaining days, not

including the current day.

As an example, it notifies of remaining 15 days as usable days not including this day.

(6) Switching from Trial package to product package

To update to the product package from the Trial package installed, it is required to uninstall the Trial package first and install

the product package.

For uninstallation, see the "2.3 Uninstallation".

For installation, see the "2.2.3 Installation of MELSEC BACKUP TOOL ".

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2. Before Handling The installation of MELSEC BACKUP TOOL is described hereunder.

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2.1 System Requirements

System Requirements of the computer in which MELSEC BACKUP TOOL is installed is as listed below.

Table 2-1 System Requirements of computer for MELSEC BACKUP TOOL

Item Specification

Computer Main Unit PLC:Core2Duo 2GHz or more Memory 3GB or more

Hard Disk Space 250GB

Basic Software(*2)(*3)(*4) Windows®XP Professional (English ver.) SP3

Windows®7 Professional (English ver.) (*1)(*4)(*5)

Display Resolution 1280 × 1024 dot or more

Required Commercial Software(*6) GX Developer 8 Version 8.109P or newer

GX Works2 Version 1.501X or newer

(*1) Windows XP Professional 64-bit Version cannot be used.

(*2) If the following function is used, there is a possibility that this product is not normally actuated. ・Application start in Windows® compatible mode ・User switching ・Remote desktop

・Large font (Detail setting on screen property) ・Windows® pause and standby

(*3) It cannot be used in case the logon user is subject to Guest authority.

(*4) It cannot be used for the logon users ensuring parent’s restriction valid.

(*5) The following Windows®7 functions cannot be used. ・Windows XP Mode ・Windows Touch

(*6) This software is to be provided by the clients (users). Not included in the package.

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2.2 Installation

The flow of MELSEC BACKUP TOOL installation is shown below, and the operating procedure of each item is described on

the next page/thereinafter.

Fig. 2-1 Installation Order of MELSEC BACKUP TOOL

Start

Installation of MELSEC BACKUP TOOL

2.2.3

Configuration setting of OS 2.2.1

End

Commercial software installation 2.2.2

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2.2.1 Configuration setting of OS

Setting required for computer OS is to be made. MELSEC BACKUP TOOL is installed in the mentioned computer.

(1) Setting of User Account Control (UAC) If the User Account Control (UAC) is valid inWindows®7, there is a case that MELSEC BACKUP TOOL is not actuated

normally.

Then, allow the User Account Control (UAC) to be invalid according to the following order.

Fig. 2-2 Control Panel

Fig. 2-3 User Accounts

Select the "Start" - "Control Panel". 1

Click the "User Accounts and Family Safety". 2

Click the "User Accounts". 3

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Fig. 2-4 Change User Account

Fig. 2-5 User Account Control Settings

Click the "Change User Account Control settings". 4

Move the slider to the position of "Never notify" and click the "OK".

5

Restart the computer to make the change of User Account Control valid.

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(2) Setting of system standby It is necessary to make the system standby setting invalid for normal backup with MELSEC BACKUP TOOL, even if the

computer is not operated for a certain time.

If a sleep or inactive state occurs during backup, the backup may not be done as scheduled or the backup data may be

incorrect, therefore, this setting must be carried out.

Windows®XP:


Fig. 2-7 Display Properties

Fig. 2-8 Monitor Power Setting

Select the "Start" - "Control Panel" and click the "Screen".

1

Select the Screen Saver Tab on the screen of "Display Properties"

2

Click the "Power" in the "Monitor Power". 3

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Fig. 2-9 System Standby

Change to "Never" for the "System Standby" in the "Power Schemes".

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Windows®7:


Fig. 2-11 System and Security

Fig. 2-12 Power Option

Select the "Start" - "Control Panel". 1

Click the "System and Security" from the "Control Panel".

2

Click the "Power Options" from the "System and Security".

3

Select the "Power saver", and click the "Change plan settings".

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Fig. 2-13 Editing of Plan Setting

Fig. 2-14 Change of Detailed Power Setting

Click the "Change advanced power settings" from "Edit Plan Settings".

5

Select the "Hard Disk" - "Turn off hard disk after" - "Setting (Minutes):" and input zero on the "Power Option" screen.

6

Click the "OK". 7

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(3) Setting of disk defragmenting tool If the disk defragmenting tool is executed during use of MELSEC BACKUP TOOL in Windows®7, there is a case of data

backup failure.

According to the following procedure, it is required to stop the schedule execution of disk defragmenting tool.

Fig. 2-15 Disk Defragmenter

If the "User Account Control" screen is displayed, click the "Yes". Then, carry out the item "2.2.1(1) Setting of User

Account Control (UAC)".

Fig. 2-16 Modify Schedule

Select the "Start" - "Accessory" - "System Tool" - "Disk Defragmenter".

1

Un-check the "Run on a schedule". 3

Click the "OK". 4

Click the "Configure schedule". 2

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(4) Making Network card power saving setting invalid When the power saving setting function of the network card mounted from Windows® 7 is made valid, there is a case of

communication failure with MELSEC. For this reason, the power saving setting of network card should be invalid.

(In addition, the following screen is different depending on the network card manufacturers. If the screen is different, the

similar setting is required.)

Fig. 2-17 Network Connections

Fig. 2-18 Local Area Connection Properties

Right-click the "Local Area Connection" and click the "Properties".

Click the "Configure".

2

3

Select [Control Panel]-[Network], and Click [Adapter setting] from left menu.

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Fig. 2-19 System Idle Power Save

Fig. 2-20 Power Management

Click the "OK".

Un-check property.

Click the "System Idle Power Saver", and select the value "Disabled".

Click the "Advanced" Tab.

Click the "Power Management".

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2.2.2 Commercial software installation

The commercial software required for actuation of MELSEC BACKUP TOOL is as listed below.

Then, the commercial software shall be provided separately and installed in accordance with the manual attached to the

commercial software.

If the version required for actuation is not included, it is necessary to get the update ver. for updating.

Table 2-2 Commercial Software List

Item Version

Commercial software required GX Developer 8 Version 8.109P or newer

GX Works2 Version 1.501X or newer

To install the GX Developer, see the "GX Developer Version 8 Operating Manual (Startup)" attached to

GX Developer.

To install the GX Works2, see the "Installation Procedure for GX Works2" attached to GX Works2.

For save in the project form of GX Developer, installing the GX Developer is mandatory.

For save in the project form of GX Works2, installing the GX Works2 is mandatory.

It is recommended to install both of the GX Developer/GX Works2.

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Exit all of the Windows® program.

If a different version of MELSEC BACKUP TOOL is installed, uninstalling is required.

(See "2.3 Uninstallation")

Click the "Next" on the screen of "Welcome to the InstallShield Wizard for MELSEC BACKUP TOOL".

Double-click the "setup.exe".

Start the Windows Explorer and click the Drive with disk inserted.

Insert the installation DVD into the DVD-ROM Drive.

2.2.3 Installation of MELSEC BACKUP TOOL

(1) MELSEC BACKUP TOOL Installation Use the "MELSEC BACKUP TOOL DVD with label (hereinafter mentioned "Installation DVD") to install the MELSEC

BACKUP TOOL.

Fig. 2-21 Windows Explorer Start

Fig. 2-22 MELSEC BACKUP TOOL Installation Start

Fig. 2-23 Installation Initial Screen

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4

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Click the "Next"

Click the "Next"

On the "Customer Information" screen, input the "User Name", "Organization " and "Serial Number"

Confirm the License Agreement content first, and then select "I accept the terms in the license agreement"

Fig. 2-24 License Agreement Confirmation Screen

Fig. 2-25 User Information Setting Screen

・For Serial No., you can confirm in the Software License Agreement. ・When 30 days pass after Trial package installation, the message is displayed as shown, then not allowing MELSEC BACKUP

TOOL to be started.

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Set the installation folder and click the "Next" on the "Destination Folder" screen.

Select the "Language" on the screen of "The language used for Backup Tool.

The set language can be changed after installation.

Click the "Install" on the screen of "Ready to Install the Program ".

Click the "Next"

Click the "Next"

Fig. 2-26 Installation Target Folder Screen

Fig. 2-27 Setting Screen of Language Used

Fig. 2-28 Installation Ready Screen

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Click the "Yes" on the restart confirmation screen.

Click the "Finish" on the "InstallShield Wizard Completed" screen..

Fig. 2-29 Completion Screen of InstallShield Wizard

Fig. 2-30 Restart Confirmation Screen

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2.3 Uninstallation

MELSEC BACKUP TOOL shall be uninstalled in the following procedure:

(1) Case of Windows®XP

(2) Case of Windows®7

Even if MELSEC BACKUP TOOL is uninstalled, the created setting information and backup data are not deleted.

To delete these files, delete the folder in which MELSEC BACKUP TOOL is installed and others by operating the

Windows® Explorer.

Select the "Start" - "Control Panel", and select the "Program Addition and Deletion". 1

Select the "MELSEC BACKUP TOOL" from the installed program list, and click the "Delete". 2

Select the "Start" - "Control Panel", and select the "Program Uninstall". 1

Select the "MELSEC BACKUP TOOL" from the program list, and select the "Uninstall". 2

Click the "Permit" on the "User Account Control" screen. 3

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3. How to Use The usage of MELSEC BACKUP TOOL is described below.

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3.1 Operation flow

In this section, the operation flow from connection with MELSEC sequencer to confirmation of backup data is described.

Fig. 3-1 Operating Order up to Backup

Start

Editing of Setting Information 3.3

Creation of Setting Information 3.4

Confirmation of Execution Results

3.6

Exit

Cable Connection 3.2

Backup Execution

3.5

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3.2 Cable connection

The connection-target MELSEC sequencer shall be connected with the computer in which MELSEC BACKUP TOOL is

installed. In case of Windows７, the AC power shall be connected, if the Computer is to be used as maintenance computer.

If the power supply is from the battery in Windows7, the backup schedule is not executed.

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3.3 Editing of setting information

MELSEC BACKUP TOOL actuation shall be set. The setting procedure is described below.

3.3.1 MELSEC Backup Setting start

Fig. 3-2 Backup Setting Screen (Initial state after installation)

Select the "Start" - "Program" - "MCR TOOLS" - "MELSEC BACKUP TOOL" - " Backup Setting". Or, click the shortcut icon for Backup Setting on the desktop.

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3.3.2 Configuration setting

With the "Configuration setting" Tab, set MELSEC BACKUP TOOL actuation.

Fig. 3-3 "Configuration setting" Tab

The following items can be set with the "Configuration setting" Tab.

Table 3-1 Setting Items of Configuration setting

No. Setting Items Description Remarks

A Save folder Specifying the folder to save the backup data.

In the save folder, the GX Developer format or GX Works2

(workspace) format project file is backed up.

For backup data

save target, see

"3.6.1

Backup file

confirmation".

B Retry time Specifying the retry time, if not connected to MELSEC at

the time of backup execution. (Unit: sec.)

Setting value

Range able to specify:1 to 3600

For precautions

for retry time, see

"6.1.1 (1)

Retry".

C Retry count Specifying the retry count, if not connected to MELSEC at

the time of backup execution.

Setting value

Range able to specify:0 to 86400

(No retry in case of 0)

For precautions

for retry count,

see "6.1.1 (1)

Retry".

If necessary to change, change the "Save Folder", Retry Time" and "Retry Count".

2

A

B

C

Click the "Config" tab title. 1

Change column width by drag operation as needed.

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3.3.3 Group setting

To back up the multiple MELSEC at the same timing, it is required to prepare the group of MELSEC to be backed up by the

"Group setting" Tab.

Unless the backup file is controlled in the group, this setting is not required.

Fig. 3-4 "Group setting" Tab

A

When the Able/Disable is made "Able", set the backup schedule

4

B C

Click the "Group" tab title. 1

D E F

Input the Group name. 2

To be Able if the backup schedule is to be set in the group i

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With the "Group setting" Tab, the following items can be set as shown.

Table 3-2 Setting Items of Group setting


A Group Name Setting the group name.

Setting value

Setting the character usable as folder name.

The group able to be set

is 32 groups as Max.

B Able/Disable

Specifying if backup is executed or not in the group

unit.

Setting value

Able Backup execution

Blank No backup

(Note 1)

C Backup Schedule Mode Setting the backup cycle.

Setting is required in case of "Able".

Setting value

Daily :Daily backing up

Weekly :Weekly backing up with day of the week.

Monthly :Monthly backing up on day of the week.

(Note 2)

D Day of the week

(Specifying weekly)

Specifying the day of the week for backup when the

mode is weekly set.

Setting value

The day of the week to be set is from Sunday to

Saturday.

(Note 2)

E Day of the month

(Specifying monthly)

Specifying the day for backup when the mode is

monthly set.

Setting value

The number from1 to 28 is to be set.

(Note 2)/(Note 3)

F Specifying the start time Specifying the backup starting time.

Setting is required even in case the backup schedule

mode is any of day/week/month.

Setting value

hh:mm Specifying the format.

hh Specifying the hour. Numbers from 00 to 23.

mm Specifying the minute. Numbers from 00 to 59.

(Note 2)/(Note 4)

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Note 1: The relationship between the combination of Group setting (ON/OFF) with MELSEC setting (ON/OFF) and the backup

operation to be executed is as listed below.

MELSEC Setting Group setting

Target

ON OFF

Able/Disable

Able Backup execution in

Group setting Backup execution in

Group setting

Disable Backup execution in

MELSEC setting Out of backup target

Even if the backup is not executed in Group unit, the backup file is to be saved in the Group folder.

Note 2: Even for backup target in MELSEC setting, when the Group-unit backup is executed (ON), the Group schedule is given

high priority.

Note 3: The 31-day month and intercalary month (29 days in Feb.) are not considered. Specify the compatible day in every

month.

Note 4: The summer time is not considered.

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3.3.4 MELSEC setting

With the "MELSEC Setting" Tab, the backup target MELSEC shall be set.

Fig. 3-5 "MELSEC Setting" Tab

Fig. 3-6 Connection Setting – "Read" Menu

Fig. 3-7 Specifying the Connection Target

A

Click the "MELSEC" tab title. 1

Input the MELSEC name for registration. 2

Select the "Transfer setup" - "Read" Menu. Connect with MELSEC and read the connection parameter and PLC parameter in the MELSEC.

3

Select the "Backup Format"/"PLC series" of the MELSEC to be read. 4



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Fig. 3-8 Specifying the Connection Target

Fig. 3-9 "MELSEC Setting" Tab Schedule setting

B C D E F G

Execute the communication test, and confirm that the connection channel is correct.

If the PLC type name is correctly obtained, press the "OK" button. (PLC parameter is to be obtained.)

Specify the connection channel of the MELSEC to be backed up and maintenance computer.

6

7

8

Specify the group or set the target. To back up in the group unit, set the No. of the group to be attached to specifying the group. In addition, for backup in the MELSEC unit, the target should be "ON".

9

When the target is made "ON", set the backup schedule.

10

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With the "MELSEC Setting" Tab, the following items can be set as shown.

Table 3-3 Setting Items of MELSEC Setting


A MELSEC Information

MELSEC name

MELSEC name for backup target MELSEC. To be

named optionally.

Setting value

Setting the character usable as folder name.

The MELSEC nameable

to be set is 64 PLC as

Max.

B Setting Group

(Group No.)

To be set in case the multiple MELSECs are to be

backed up at the same timing.

Setting value

The setting content is Group No. of the Group

setting.

(See "3.3.3 Group setting".)

C Target

(ON Execution)

Specifying if backup is practically executed or not.

Setting value

ON Backup execution

Blank No backup

D Backup Schedule Mode Setting the backup cycle.

Setting is required in case of backup target (ON).

Setting value

Daily Daily backing up

Weekly Weekly backing up with day of the week.

Monthly Monthly backing up on day of the week.

(Note 1)

E Day of the week

(Specifying weekly)

Specifying the day of the week for backup when the

mode is weekly set.

Setting value

The day of the week to be set is from Sunday to

Saturday.

(Note 1)

F Day of the month

(Specifying monthly)

Specifying the day for backup when the mode is

monthly set.

Setting value

The number from1 to 28 is to be set.

(Note 1)/(Note 2)

G Specifying the start time Specifying the backup starting time.

Setting is required even in case the backup schedule

mode is any of day/week/month.

Setting value

hh:mm Specify in the format.

hh Specifying the hour Numbers from 0 to 23.

mm Specifying the minute. Numbers from 00 to 59

(Note 1)/(Note 3)

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Note 1: The relationship between the combination of Group setting (Enable/Disable) with MELSEC setting

(ON/OFF) and the backup operation to be executed is as listed below. MELSEC Setting

Group setting Target

ON OFF

Able/Disable Able

Backup execution in Group setting

Backup execution in Group setting

Disable Backup execution in MELSEC setting

Out of backup target

Even if the backup is not executed in Group unit, the backup file is to be saved in the Group folder.

Note 2: Even for backup target in MELSEC setting, when the Group-unit backup is executed (ON), the Group

schedule is given high priority.

Note 3: The 31-day month and intercalary month (as February 29) are not considered. Specify the compatible day

in every month.

Note 4: The daylight saving time is not considered.

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3.3.5 Backup setting

With the "Backup Setting" Tab, the backup target is to be set.

Fig. 3-10 "Backup Setting" Tab

Click the "Backup" tab title. 1

Change the display to the PLC parameter of target PLC series

2


A B C D E

Specify the backup target. 4

Confirm the backup-target setting value. 3

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With the "Backup Setting" tab, the listed items can be set for the MELSEC that "Transfer setup-"Read" Menu is successful.

Table 3-4 Setting Items of Backup Setting


A Program/Parameter To be specified for backup of program/parameter.

Setting value

Target Backup execution

Blank No backup

(Note 1)

B Comment File To be specified for backup of comment file.

Select the Drive (Memory) saving the comment file.

Setting value

Drive (Memory) Backing up the comment file on

the target drive (memory).

Blank No backup

(Note 2)

C Device Initial Value To be specified for backup of device initial value file.

Setting value


Blank No backup

(Note 3)

D File Register To be specified for backup of file register.

Setting value


Blank No backup

(Note 4)

E Device memory File To be specified in case the device current value

(latch-set) is to be backed up as device memory file.

Setting value


Blank No backup

(Note 5)

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For QCPU (Q Mode): Note 1:For program/parameter, the following files are to be backed up.

・All the program file existing on the program memory. (Even if not specified for PLC parameter "Program Setting", the backup is to be done, if existing on the program memory.)

・Parameter file existing on the program memory (PLC parameter and network parameter)

・Boot file setting file (If the PLC parameter "Boot File Setting" is default, this file does not exist.)

・Intelligent function unit parameter file) (If there is no parameter created with intelligent function unit utility, this file does not exist.)

In addition, unless the program/parameter backup is specified, the parameter file of default value (computer parameter and network parameter) is to be created for GPPW.

Note 2: For comment files, all the comment file existing in the specified drive (memory) is to be backed up.

Target Setting Target Memory in GX Developer Format

Target Memory in GX Works2 Format

"Program Memory" Program Memory/Device Memory Program Memory/Device Memory

"Standard RAM" Not allowed to specify Standard RAM(However, the high-speed Universal model type QCPU only allowed to specify.)

"Standard ROM" Standard ROM Standard ROM

"Card(RAM)" Memory Card(RAM) Memory Card(RAM)

"Card(ROM)(SD)" Memory Card(ROM) Memory Card(ROM)or Memory Card (SD)

Note 3: For device initial value, the initial value file set in the "computer File Setting" (device initial value) of the read PLC

parameter is to be backed up. By the "Computer File Setting" (device initial value), to following files are to be backed up.

・"Not used" is set. : No backing up ・In case the "Use the same file name as the program." is set. : All device initial value files existing on the target ・In case "Use the following file." is set. : Initial value file of specified target file name existing on

the target memory In addition, the read PLC parameter can be confirmed in the "PLC Parameter (QCPU)" field of "Backup Setting" tab.

Note 4: For file register, the file register set in the "PLC File Setting" (file register) of the read PLC parameter is to be backed

up. By the " File Setting" (file register), the following files are to be backed up. ・In case "Not used" is set. : No backing up ・In case the "Use the same file name as the program." is set. : All file registers existing on the target memory ・In case " Use the following file." is set. : File register of specified target file name existing on the

target memory In addition, the read PLC parameter can be confirmed in the "PLC Parameter (QCPU)" field of "Backup Setting" tab.

Note 5: For device memory file, the device data (current value) in the latch set range of the read PLC parameter "Device

Setting" is to be backed up. If there is no device latch-set in the PLC parameter "Device Setting", backing up is not done. The backed-up device data name is "EZLCHBUP".

In addition, the read PLC parameter can be confirmed in the "PLC parameter (QCPU)" field of "Backup Setting" tab.

(For others, see "6.1 Restrictions" also.)

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For ACPＵ: Note 1: For program/parameter, the following memory is to be backed up according to the current "Memory Capacity Setting".

・Sequence "Main" is more than 1K step : "MAIN" Program ・Sub-sequence "Sub 1" is more than 1K step : "SUB1" Program

The range exceeding the program capacity is to be deleted at reading. In addition, the read PLC parameter can be confirmed in the "PLC parameter (ACPU)" field of the "Backup Setting" tab.

Note 2: For comment file, the following memory is to be backed up according to the current "Memory Capacity Setting".

・Comment is more than 2K byte : Comment ・Extended comment is more than 2K byte : Extended comment The backed-up comment is saved as the comment file shown below. ・Comment "Common(X,Y, Special M, Special Ｄ)": Extended comment : "COMMENT" File ・Extended comment "Program-classified (For Main)" : "MAIN" File ・Extended comment "Program-classified (For Sub 1)" : "SUB1" File

In addition, the read PLC parameter can be confirmed in the "PLC parameter (ACPU)" field of "Backup Setting" tab.

Note 3: There is no device initial value in the ACPU. Note 4: For file register, the file register (Block No. 0) memory is to be backed up according to the current "Memory Capacity

Setting". (For the Extension file register, the Block No.1 and afterward (from Block No. 1) are not backed up.) ・File register is more than 1K point. : "MAIN" File In addition, the read PLC parameter can be confirmed in the "PLC parameter (ACPU)" field of "Backup Setting" tab.

Note 5: For device memory file, the device data (current value) in the latch-set range of the read PLC parameter "Device

Setting" is to be backed up. Unless there is the device latch-set in the "Device Setting" of PLC parameter, the backup is not done. The backed-up device data name is "EZLCHBUP".

In addition, the read PLC parameter can be confirmed in the "PLC parameter (ACPU)" field of "Backup Setting" tab.

(For others, see "6.1 Restrictions" also.)

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3.3.6 Save of Setting Information

The setting information in editing can be saved.

Fig. 3-11 "File"－"Save" Menu and Save Button (1)

Fig. 3-12 "File" - "Save" Menu and Save Button (2)

Select the “File”-"Save" Menu or click the "Save" button. 1

When "Save" is completed, the "Save" button is invalid. 2

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3.3.7 Import/Export of setting information

In preparation to control the setting information in multiple patterns or so, the Import/Export functions are ready.

(1) Import procedure

The Import can be edited by reading the exported setting file and text file.

Fig. 3-13 "File"－"Import" Menu

Fig. 3-14 Reference to Folder (Import)

Select the “File”- "Import" - "Setting file" or “File”- "Import"-"Text file" Menu.

1

Specify the folder with Setting File to be Imported or Text file 2


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(2) Export procedure

The Export can be prepared in the folder specified for the setting file and text file.

Fig. 3-15 "File"－"Export" Menu

Fig. 3-16 Reference to Folder (Export)

Select the “File” - "Export"-"Setting file" or “File” - "Export" - "Text file" Menu.

1

Specify the folder to which the setting file or text file is desired to be exported. Also, it can be prepared by "Make New Folder".

2


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3.4 Creation of setting information

If editing of setting information is completed, the setting information for backup schedule execution is to be created.

The procedure for setting information creation is as shown below.

Fig. 3-17 Confirmation of Schedule Stopped State

Fig. 3-18 "Transfer Setting"－"Setting file Create" Menu

Select the “Transfer setup”-"Setting file Create" Menu. 3

Confirm that the Backup Tool is "Schedule stopped".

Allow the Backup Tool to be displayed, and click the "MELSEC Backup Schedule Stop".

1

2

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In the left example, the MELSEC №, 2, 3 and 4, are backup target. The MELSEC No.１ is backup target execution OFF. The MELSEC No.2 is for backup in MELSEC unit without group registration. The MELSEC Nos. 3 and 4 are for backup in Group unit of Group No.1.

The MELSEC No. 5 and afterward are without MELSEC setting.

Fig. 3-19 Creation Confirmation Screen

(Before creation)

(After creation)

Fig. 3-20 Display of Setting file Create State

Confirm the registered schedule.

4

When the setting file is created, the display will be changed from "Not created" to "Created", then confirmation is needed.

5

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3.5 Backup execution

3.5.1 Operation of backup schedule

For Backup Tool, the schedule is to be executed on the basis of the setting information created in the Backup setting.

Fig. 3-21 Backup Tool Screen (Under schedule Stopped)

Fig. 3-22 Backup Tool Screen (Schedule started)

Fig. 3-23 Backup Tool Screen (Under Backup)

Click the "MELSEC Backup Schedule Start". Then, the backup schedule is started.

1

To stop the schedule, click the "MELSEC Backup Schedule Stop".

2

When the scheduled time comes, the communication with MELSEC is started, thereby executing the backup.

3

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Fig. 3-24 Backup Tool Screen (Error detected)

The schedule start/stopped state is held even if the maintenance computer is shut down. For example, When shut

down under schedule started, when the maintenance computer is turned ON next, it will come to "Under started"

automatically.

Even if an error is detected under execution, the backup processing is continued, however, the [Execution Error

Information:] display is not updated until the [Error clear] button is pressed. After that, even if an error is newly

detected, the screen holds the first error content. For errors after such an error detection, confirm with the execution

log (See "3.6.2 Backup execution log".).

Also, when the icon color display is red (error detected), there is no change until the [Error clear] button is pressed.

However, if the MELSEC maintenance system computer is turned OFF->ON or if this application is exited ->

started, the error display is also cleared by pressing the [Error clear] button.

Clear the error state. 5

When an error is detected under backup, it comes to Error Detected.

4

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During starting of this application, the icon is displayed on the task bar. The icon on the task bar displays the current

operating state with the color of part "B".

Fig. 3-25 Backup Tool Icon

Table 3-5 Backup Tool Icon and Operating State

Color Icon Operating State Description

White

Under schedule

stopped

The backup schedule is stopped.

Green

Under schedule

starting

Under backup schedule started. When the backup scheduled time is

reached, the backup is started.

Yellow

Under backup running Connected with MELSEC, the backup is executed.

Red

Error detected When an error is detected under backup running, the first error content is

displayed on the [Execution Error Information:]. Then, for errors after this,

confirm the execution log. (note 1)

Note 1: When an error is detected, the displayed content of execution error information is not changed.

When the [Error clear] button is pressed, the execution error information display mentioned above is cleared.

The icon color Is any of the "White", "Green" and "Yellow" displaying an operating state at the time of Error

Clear.

For example, a communication defect is detected in a MELSEC under backup running, and when the error is

cleared, if another MELSEC backup is under execution, the mentioned color is yellow, and in case of next

schedule wait, the color is green. In addition, when the error is cleared after schedule stopped, the color is

white.

Fig. 3-26 Backup Tool Exit Menu

To exit Backup Tool, right-click the icon, thereby the "Exit" Menu appears. Then, click it adequately.

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3.5.2 Backup Test

For Backup Test, the schedule of the setting information created in Backup setting can be executed at an arbitrary timing.

Then, it can be used for confirmation of the setting information, etc.

The procedure for specifying the group No. and its execution is described below.

Fig. 3-27 Backup Test (Group No. Specified)

The procedure for specifying the MELSEC No. and its execution is described below.

Fig. 3-28 Backup Test (MELSEC No. Specified)

When the radio button of the group No. is selected, the group No. can be inputted in the state. Input the group No. set in the "Group setting".

1

When the Execution button is clicked, the specified group schedule can be executed.

2

When the radio button of the MELSEC No. is selected, the MELSEC No. can be inputted in the state. Input the MELSEC No. set in the "MELSEC Setting".

1

When the Execution button is clicked, the schedule of the specified MELSEC No. can be executed.

2

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The precautions for backup test execution are described as below.

Note 1: The Group No. and MELSEC No. input can be switched many times. Even if the No. input is left at the

input-unable side, it will be neglected, therefore there is no effect to such a test execution.

Note 2: If the mentioned test is executed with the number that the Group No. and MELSEC No. are not

schedule-registered (the target is not "ON"), an error message is displayed on the MELSEC Backup

execution screen.

Note 3: If the BACKUP TOOL is during schedule stopped or is not started, the backup test is not executed.

Note4: If there is a request, Schedule started, for the BACKUP TOOL, after backup completion, the backup test

schedule is executed.

Note 5: Unless connected with MELSEC, retry is not done. However, However, "Retry Over" is displayed for the

execution error information.

Note 6: The save folder is a folder of the current day of backup test execution. If the same-name backup project

exists below the current-day folder, see the "3.6 Confirmation of execution results" for operation.

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3.6 Confirmation of execution results

The backup execution results can be confirmed with the backup file and the execution log.

3.6.1 Backup file confirmation

The backup data is to be controlled by the date folder showing the backup date and each MELSEC No. folder.

The following is an example of the operation result dated February 24, 2014, when the

"C:\MelsecBackupTool\BackupGppw" was specified for the "Save Folder".

Fig. 3-29 Save Folder Examples

Table 3-6 Setting Items of Group setting

No. Folder Description Remarks

A Save Folder Save folder specified by "Configuration setting" Tab.

B Date Folder Folder of backed-up date.

"yyyyMMdd" format

C Group Folder Folder of the group name set in the "Setting Group".

For MELSEC backup without Group specified, this folder is

not included in the path.

D MELSEC Folder Folder of MELSEC name specified in the "MELSEC

Setting".

In case of GX Developer format, the GX Developer project

is saved below this folder.

In case of GX Works2 format, the work space is prepared

below this folder.

In setting, the total number of characters of the folders A to D is to be within 150 characters.

A

B

C D

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3.6.2 Backup execution log

The backup execution results of MELSEC BACKUP TOOL, according to schedule information, can be confirmed by

opening the execution log file with text editor such as notepad, etc.

The execution log file is to be created as "backup log" for the "Save Folder" set in the "3.3.2 Configuration setting".

For the execution log file, when 200KB is reached, its name is to be changed to "backup.bak", then ensuring log output to

the new "backup.log" file.

Then, when the new file reaches 200KB, the old "backup.bak" content is overwritten with "backup.log" content.

For backup, only up to one generation before remains at any time.

2013-07-16 16:05:20.038 Backup execution [The schedule started by pressing the button.]

2013-07-16 16:05:31.210 Backup execution [Backup is started.] 20130716 GROUP01 GPPW001 Q06H

2013-07-16 16:06:01.741 Backup execution [MELSEC connection setting not correct.] 20130716 GROUP01 GPPW001 Q06H

2013-07-16 16:06:11.757 Backup execution [Backup is started.] 20130716 GROUP01 GPPW001 Q06H

2013-07-16 16:06:42.241 Backup execution [MELSEC is not correct.] 20130716 GROUP01 GPPW001 Q06H

2013-07-16 16:06:52.257 Backup execution [Backup started.] 20130716 GROUP01 GPPW001 Q06H

2013-07-16 16:06:52.319 Backup execution [MELSEC is not correct.] 20130716 GROUP01 GPPW001 Q06H

2013-07-16 16:07:02.335 Backup execution [Backup started.] 20130716 GROUP01 GPPW001 Q06H

2013-07-16 16:07:10.944 Backup execution [Backup completed.] 20130716 GROUP01 GPPW001 Q06H

2013-07-16 16:56:14.116 Backup execution [The schedule is stopped by pressing the button.]

Fig. 3-30 Execution Log Output Examples

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Table 3-7 Execution Log Message Content

*1．Group No.:XX or MELSEC No.:XXX

No. Message Content

(First line: Message title Second line/afterward: Message detail)

Description

1 Backup is started.

YYYYMMDD GROUPXX GPPWXXX MELSEC name

Backup execution start

2 Backup is completed.


Backup execution completed

3 Backup is started.

YYYYMMDD GROUPXX GPPWXXX MELSEC name (Manual)

Backup execution start (Manual)

4 Backup is completed.

YYYYMMDD GROUPXX GPPWXXX MELSEC name (Manual)

Backup execution completed

(Manual)

5 MELSEC connection setting is not correct.


Connection error

6 MELSEC configure file does not exist.

YYYYMMDD GROUPXX GPPWXXX MELSEC name [PRO/PAR/COM/INI/REG]

No MELSEC file

7 Backup is stopped because the remaining disk capacity is less than 1GB.


Remaining disk capacity

Less than1GB

8 The schedule not registered is requested (*1). Start parameter error

9 Not connected to MELSEC (Retry over).


Retry over

10 The schedule is stopped by pressing the button. Pressing Stop button.

11 The schedule is started by pressing the button. Pressing Start button.

12 The execution error information is cleared by pressing the Error Clear button. Error clear

13 The memory capacity setting is changed.(ACPU) Memory capacity setting

parameter at the time execution is

different from the time of creation.

14 The temporary work space cannot be ensured.(Works2)


GX Works2 Project backup

execution failure

15 The temporary work space cannot be ensured.(Retry over) GX Works2 Project backup

execution failure (Retry over)

16 The schedule is stopped because of application error. Error stopping

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3.6.3 In case Backup is not normally completed

If the backup is interrupted due to defect detected, such as maintenance computer going down during backup, the backup

project is not saved.

When a check tool is maintenance computer start-up, the data which did not carry out normal completion is deleted.

When the data which did not carry out normal completion is deleted, the result eliminated in the dialog of the following figure

is displayed.

Fig. 3-31 Defect Detection during Backup

Click the "OK" button and it closes this dialog. 2

The contents displayed now can perform cut & paste to text editor.

1

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4. Message Various messages to be outputted for operation are described hereinafter.

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4.1 Backup setting message

Listed below describes the messages to be displayed when each menu of Backup Setting is executed.

4.1.1 "Import" Menu

Table 4-1 Messages displayed on "Import" Menu

No. Message Description/Countermeasures

1

Description

There was no file for import target in the selected

folder.

Countermeasure

Select the folder executed from the "Export" Menu.

In case of setting file, the files ,

"EZBackup.def","EZMelsec.def" and

"EZSchedule.def", are required.

In case of text file, the files, "Config.txt","Melsec.txt",

"Group.txt" and "Backup.txt" are required.

2

Description

The content in the setting file for import target in the

selected folder is not perfect.

(Message format)

File in trouble "Error content"

Countermeasure

Investigate if there is no problem in the import-target

setting file according to the message content.

・General configuration file :"EZBackup.def"

・MELSEC file :"EZMelsec.def"

・Schedule configure file :"EZSchedule.def"

4.1.2 "Export" Menu

Table 4-2 Message displayed on "Export" Menu


1

Description

The folder for MELSEC BACKUP TOOL was selected.

Countermeasure

Re-select another folder.

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4.1.3 "Read" Menu

Table 4-3 Message displayed on "Read" Menu


1

Description

Communication with MELSEC could not be done in

the connection channel set on the transfer setup

screen.

Countermeasure

Confirm the connection channel.

2

Description

Because the PLC parameter does not exist in

MELSEC, it could not be obtained.

Countermeasure

Confirm the target MELSEC PLC parameter with

GX Developer / GX Works2.

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4.1.4 "Setting file create" Menu

Table 4-4 Message commonly displayed on "Setting file create" Menu


1

Description

During backup schedule starting, the setting

information was to be created.

Countermeasure

Stop the schedule with the Backup tool.

If the screen is closed, double-click the icon to display

the screen, and if under backup, stop the schedule

after its completion.

If the Backup Tool is exited, start it first, and then click

the Schedule Stop button on the screen.

2

Description

For the setting items "Save Folder" of "Configuration

setting" tab, the total of "Group setting" tab setting

items "Group Name" and "MELSEC Setting" tab

setting items "MELSEC Name" exceeds 150

characters.

Countermeasure

In setting, the total should not exceed 150 characters.

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Table 4-5 Message of "Configuration setting" as Cause, displayed on "Setting file create" Menu


1

Description

The input content of the "Configuration setting" tab

setting items "Save Folder" is not correct.

In the left example, the folder does not exist.

For others, if the file, instead of folder, is specified or in

case of no input, it is the same as above.

(Please check the "content")

Countermeasure

Input the backup folder correctly in full path.

2

Description

The "Value" of the "Configuration setting" tab setting

items "Retry Time" is blank.

Countermeasure

Input the numbers from 1 to 3600.

3

Description

The "Value" of the "Configuration setting" tab setting

items "Retry Count" is blank.

Countermeasure


(If retry is not required, input zero (0).

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Table 4-6 Message of "MELSEC Setting" as Cause, displayed on "Setting file create" Menu


1

Description

The "MELSEC Setting" tab setting items "Target" is

set ON, however, the "Mode" is blank.

Countermeasure

Select the mode.

2

Description

The "MELSEC Setting" tab setting items "Mode" is

selected as Weekly, however, the "Day of the week" is

blank.

Countermeasure

Select the day of the week.

3

Description

The "MELSEC Setting" tab setting items "Mode" is

selected as Monthly, however, the "Day of the month"

is blank.

Countermeasure


4

Description

The "MELSEC Setting" tab setting items "Target" is

set ON, however, the "Start time" is blank.

Even if any mode is selected, the "Start time" is a

mandatory item.

Countermeasure

Input the start time.

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Table 4-7 Message of "Group setting" as Cause, displayed on "Setting file create" Menu


1

Description

The "Group setting" tab setting item "Able/Disable" is

set Able, however, the "Mode" is blank.

Countermeasure

Select the mode.

2

Description

The "Group setting" tab setting item "Mode" is

selected as Weekly, however, the "Day of the week" is

blank.

Countermeasure

Select the day of the week.

3

Description

The "Group setting" tab setting item "Mode" is

selected as Monthly, however, the "Day of the month"

is blank.

Countermeasure


4

Description

The "Group setting" tab setting item "Able/Disable" is

set Able, however, the "Start time" is blank.

Even if any mode is selected, the "Start time" is a

mandatory item.

Countermeasure

Input the start time.

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Table 4-8 Message of "Backup Setting" as Cause in Q Series displayed on "Setting file create" Menu


1

Description

"File Selection"-"Device Initial Value" of the "Backup

Setting" tab is "Target", however, the device initial

value of the read PLC parameter is set "Not used".

Countermeasure

Allow the "Device Initial Value" to be blank (no backing

up).

2

Description

"File Selection"-"File Register" of the "Backup Setting"

tab is "Target", however, the file register of the read

PLC parameter is set "Not used".

Countermeasure

Allow the "File Register" to be blank (no backing up).

3

Description

"File Selection"-"Device memory File" of the "Backup

Setting" tab is "Target", however, there is no latch

device for device setting of the read PLC parameter.

Countermeasure

Allow the "Device memory File" to be blank (no

backing up).

4

Description

"File Selection"-"Comment File" of the "Backup

Setting" tab is "Standard RAM ", however, there is no

comment file in the target PLC standard RAM. (The

high-speed Universal model type QCPU is only

specified by the standard RAM.)

Countermeasure

Allow the "Comment File" to be except for "Standard

RAM" or blank (no backing up).

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Table 4-9 Message of "Backup Setting" as Cause in A Series displayed on "Setting file create" Menu


1

Description

"File Selection"-"Device Initial Value" of the "Backup

Setting" tab is "Target", however, the ACPU has no

device initial value.

Countermeasure

Allow the "Device Initial Value" to be blank (no backing

up).

2

Description

"File Selection"-"Comment File" of the "Backup

Setting" tab is "Target", however, both of the comment

and extension comment setting are OK byte in the

PLC parameter.

Countermeasure

Allow the "Comment File" to be blank (no backing up).

3

Description

In the PLC parameter, the file register setting is zero

(0), however, the "File Register" of "File Selection" of

the "Backup Setting" tab is selected.

"File Selection"-"File Register" of the "Backup Setting"

tab is "Target", however, the file register setting is OK

point in the PLC parameter.

Countermeasure

Allow the "File Register" to be blank (no backing up).

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4.2 Backup Tool message

4.2.1 Current state

The status displayed on the Backup Tool "Status" is described hereinafter.

Fig. 4-1 Current State Display Position

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Table 4-10 Current State Display Status

No. Status Description/Countermeasures

1 The backup schedule is stopped. Description

When the "MELSEC Backup Schedule Start" is pressed, the schedule is

started. The "Setting file create" can be executed.

2 Standby for the next schedule. Description

When the "MELSEC Backup Schedule Stop" is pressed, the schedule

can be stopped. The "Setting file create" cannot be executed. After

stopping, carry it out.

3 Backup under execution

(MELSEC No:50).

Description

Backup is under execution, based on the schedule.

The displayed MELSEC No. (the left example is No. 50) is currently

backed up. Until the backup execution is completed, the schedule Start

and Stop cannot be pressed. The application can be exited, however, it

will exit after the currently-displayed MELSEC No. is backed up

(completed).

4 The execution schedule

configure is not correct.

Description

After installation, the "Setting file create" of the "Backup Setting" is never

executed.

Countermeasure

・After executing "Setting file create", press the "MELSEC Backup

Schedule Start".

5 The save folder configure is not

correct.

Description

There is no existence of "Save Folder" specified at the time of "Setting file

create" of "Backup Setting".

Countermeasure

・Prepare the save folder specified.

・Change to a correct save folder, and re-execute the "Setting file create".

6 Backup is skipped (Remaining

disk capacity : less than 1GB.)

Description

The spare capacity of the whole backup drive set in the "Save Folder" is

less than 1GB.

Countermeasure

・Ensure the drive spare capacity by more than 1GB.

7 Schedule configure is under use

in other process.

Description

On the "Backup Setting", the "Setting file create" is under execution.

Countermeasure

・After completion of setting file creation, press the "MELSEC Backup

Schedule Start".

8 An exceptional error detected

(Contact the develop.

destination.)

Description

Unexpected error is detected.

Countermeasure

・Contact the developer, attaching the execution log and error log.

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4.2.2 Execution error information

The status displayed on the "Execution Error Information" of Backup Tool is described hereinafter.

Fig. 4-2 Display Position of Execution Error Information

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Table 4-11 Display Content of Execution Error Information

No. Content of Execution Error Information

Description/Countermeasures

1 Not connected to MELSEC

(Retry over).

Description

Failed at the time of MELSEC connection. After retry time specified with

"Configuration setting" tab, retry was executed, however, coming to retry

over.

If failed to connect to MELSEC, executing from the backup test, retry is

not executed, despite specifying with "Configuration setting" tab,

however, the same message is displayed.

Countermeasure

・Confirm if the connection MELSEC power is not OFF.

・Confirm if there is no problem in cable connection such as Ethernet,

MELSECNET, etc.

・Confirm if there is no change of maintenance computer network

address, compared with the time of "Transfer setup"-"Read".

・For others, confirm if there is no difference in configuration, compared

with the time of "Transfer setup"-"Read".

2 Backup is stopped because the

remaining disk capacity is less

than 1GB.

Description

The spare capacity of the whole backup drive set in the "Save Folder" is

less than 1GB.

Countermeasure

・Ensure the drive spare capacity by more than 1GB.

3 MELSEC configure file does not

exist.[XXX]

Description

The backup target specified at the time of backup setting "Setting file

create" did not exist in the MELSEC for execution.

[XXX] : Showing the following backup target.

[Program] Program file

[Parameter] Parameter file

[Comment file] Device comment file

[Device initial] Device initial value file

[File register] File register

Countermeasure

・Re-execute "Transfer setup"-"Read" to create the setting information or

confirm the MELSEC.

4

The memory capacity setting is

changed. (ACPU)

Description

This warning message is displayed when the PLC parameter memory

capacity setting content (A Series) is different between the time of

backup setting "Setting file create" and the time of backup execution.

Based on information on the current PLC parameter memory capacity

setting, backing up was executed.

Countermeasure

・Confirm the MELSEC for creation of setting information by re-executing

the "Transfer setup"-"Read".

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No. Content of Execution Error Information

Description/Countermeasures

5 The temporary work space could

not be ensured. (Retry over)

Description

Failed to ensure the space temporarily, when the GX Works2 format

backup is executed.

After retry time specified with "Configuration setting" tab, retry was

executed, but coming to retry over.

If backup is failed executing from the backup test, retry will not be

executed, despite specifying with the "Configuration setting" tab,

however, the same message is displayed.

Countermeasure

Make sure that there is no application accessing to the workspace folder

below the Install Folder.

6 The execution error information

cleared by pressing the Error

Clear button.

Description

[Error clear] button was pressed.

7 The schedule not registered is

requested. (Group No.:XX)

Description

In the backup test, the group No. that schedule registration is not ON was

specified.

8 The schedule not registered is

requested. (MELSEC No.:XX)

Description

In the backup test, the MELSEC No. that schedule registration is not ON

was specified.

9 The schedule is stopped

because of application error.

Description

Unexpected error is detected.

Countermeasure

Contact the developer, attaching the execution log and error log.

・Execution log:"backup.log" below the save folder

・Error log :"log" folder lower file below the save folder

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5. Trouble-Shooting When you are in trouble, it is required to review the usage and confirm the message, including restrictions/precautions.

Then, if there is still any unknown point, you can confirm the listed below before contacting us.

Table 5-1 Trouble-Shooting

No Situation Countermeasures

1 Not backed up. ・Confirm that it is the schedule start state.

・If the "Setting file create" is not executed in Backup Setting, its

execution is required.

・In Windows7, if the notebook computer (laptop) is used with

battery, it is not executed. Use the AC power without fail.

・Once the backup is carried out at a specified time, it is not

executed even if the maintenance computer time is turn back.

You are obliged to wait for the next backup schedule or

re-execute the "Transfer Setup"-"Setting file create".

2 There is a device memory file "EZLCHBUP" in

backup project.

・For device memory file, the latch data is only to be backed up.

The target file name is "EZLCHBUP". (See "3.3.5 Backup

setting" also.)

3 Comment file is not backed up. Confirm if the comment file target memory of the MELSEC

Backup Setting "Backup Setting" tab is not specified correctly.

4 Message as shown is displayed in the Trial

package.

Start the "Install Folder ¥exe¥EZBkupAuto.bat".

5 Application error pop-up is displayed. Inform the developer of the ID and content displayed on the

pop-up.

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6. Restrictions & Precautions The restrictions and precautions for use of this product are described hereinafter.

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6.1 Restrictions

6.1.1 Common restrictions and precautions

The common restrictions and precautions are described hereinafter.

(1) Retry The timer start timing of the retry time that is set with "Configuration setting" tab is not from the backup start time, but from

the point of connection error. (Note 1)

For example, if the transfer setup time check =30(sec.) and the retry time of "Configuration setting" tab =60(sec.), the actual

retry time in case a connection error is detected starting backup from 23:50:00 is not 23:51:00, but 23:51:30.

Even if not connected to the MELSEC at the time of backup, when the MELSEC maintenance computer is turned OFF->ON

before reaching the retry time, retry is not executed. The setting information (retry time/count) is re-read, and backing up is

not executed until the next schedule time.

This operation is the same in case "Backup Tool" is exited->started from the icon and also in case the schedule is

stopped->started by the button operation.

Note 1: The time up to connection error detected is the time set in the "Time Check (sec.)" of the Transfer setup

screen (See " Fig. 3-7 Transfer setup".)

(2) Time of save folder The save folder date is the "schedule execution scheduled date" even the backup completion time is the next day.

For example, though the time with date, Feb. 17, 2014, 23:50, is specified, if the obtaining completion is Feb. 18, 2014,

00:20, the date folder is "20140217".

However, if 24 hours are passed, it is the backup implement action day.

For example, if the obtaining completion is Feb. 18, 2014, 23:51, though the time with date, Feb. 17, 2014, 23:50, is

specified, the date folder is "20140218".

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(3) Backup target memory The relationship between the MELSEC real machine drive (memory) and the save-possible file is as shown below. In

addition, the relationship between the backup target and non-target, in the save folder, is as listed below. The device

comment can be specified by the user, on the backup setting.

Drive

File

Program

Memory Standard ROM Standard RAM

Card(RAM)

Note 1:

Card(ROM)

Note 2:

Program/Parameter O X X X X

Device comment O O X O O

Device initial value O O X O O

File register X X O O O

Device memory O X X X X

O:Backup target X:Out of backup target

Note 1:For Card(RAM), it is described as "Memory Card (RAM)" on the GX Developer/GX Works2.

Note 2:For Card(ROM), it is described as "Memory Card (ROM)" (or "Memory Card (SD)")

on the GX Developer/GX Works2.

(4) Data retention period The data retention period and capacity are not especially limited. It depends on the disk capacity.

However, in deleting the file due to disk capacity problem, etc., it can be deleted through the Windows Explorer.

(When the disk remaining quantity is less than １GB, the file is not saved.)

(5) Maintenance computer shutdown Do not carry out shutdown during backup running. (Otherwise, the backup data is indefinite.)

In order to shut down the maintenance system computer, stop the schedule, or confirm that the current state displays

"Next Schedule Wait" in advance.

(6) Device setting change If the PLC parameter "Device Setting" of the backup target MELSEC is changed, re-implement the "Connection

Setting"-"Read" in backup setting and re-create the setting information. (See "3.3.4 MELSEC setting".)

(7) Password setting/Remote password setting The MELSEC memory with password setting or remote password setting made cannot be backed up.

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(8) Bit device backup range If the latch specified range of the bit device is not 16 point unit, the latch-specified range back and forth part is to be backed

up in 16 point unit.

For example, if the latch specified is from B1000 to B1099, the backup range is from B992 to B1103.

(9) Backup of intelligent function module The intelligent function module parameter IPARAMQPA saved in the MELSEC memory "Program Memory" is only backed

up. The data set in each intelligent card itself is out of backup target.

(10)Connection channel The MELSEC not connection-set with GX Developer or GX Works2 cannot be backed up.

6.1.2 Restrictions and precautions for GX Developer

The following is the GX Developer format project and the restrictions and precautions for backing up.

(1) Project type/Program language The corresponding project type and program language are limited as follows:

Label setting : Only the project not used is supported. Label-used project is not supported.

Program type : Only ladder is supported. SFC,ST is not supported.

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6.1.3 Restrictions and precautions for GX Works2

The following is the restrictions and precautions for backup in the project of GX Works2 format.

(1) Backup project format The backup project format is the work-space format project.

Saving in Single File Format project is not supported.

Even if the project written in MELSEC is Single File Format, it is work-space format project.

(2) Project type/Program language The corresponding project type and program language are limited as follows:

Project type : Simple project is only correspondent. The structured project is not correspondent.

Label : Only the project not used is correspondent. Label-used project is not correspondent.

Program language : Only ladder is supported. SFC is not supported.

(3) Work space name/Project name In the save folder mentioned in "3.6.1 Backup file confirmation", the work space is prepared, and in the workspace, the

project is backed up.

The workspace format folder structure is as shown below:

\\Backup top folder \ Date folder \ Group name \MELSEC name \Workspace name \ Project name

Workspace name : wsHHMMSS

Project name :"project" fixed

Example: C:\EZBackup\BackupGppw\20130626\GROUP1\MELSEC1\ws155112\project

(4) Same day save If the MELSEC with the same MELSEC No. is backed up on the same day, such as in backup test, etc., the work space is to be newly prepared, instead of overwrite. (Multiple "wsHHMMSS" is created below the same"\Date folder\Group

name\MELSEC name" folder.)

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(5) Copy and move of backup file For GX Works2 project completing backup, copying and moving all in the MELSEC name folder are required to open the

GX Works2.

As recommended, open the GX Works2 project completing backup and execute saving as single file format project by the

"Save under a new file name", and then move a single file.

Fig. 6-11 Save as a Single File Format Project

Do not save the Single File Format project in the same folder as the GX Works2 project in the backed-up work

space format. In addition, do not replace the work space format project with the Single File Format project.

(6) Backup of device initial value only/device memory file only The PLC parameter is backed up also in case the backup target is "Device initial value only" and "Device memory file only".

(7) Backup range of C,T,ST device If the latch specified range of C,T,ST device is not 16-point unit, the latch specified range back/forth part is also backed up

in 16-point unit.

For example, if the latch specified range is from C1000 to C1099, the backup range is from C992 to C1103.

For GX Developer, the latch specified range is only backed up.

Click the "Save as a Single File Format Project", then saving in Single File Format

1

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6.1.4 Restrictions and precautions for ACPU

The following is the restrictions and precautions for ACPU backup.

(1) Target MELSEC Only the MELSEC with project-written in GX Developer is able to be backed up. Then, even if the MELSEC with

project-written in GPPA is backed up, there is a possibility of difference being made between the GPPA format and the

program code, etc.

(2) Project format The backup project format is the GX Developer format only. The GPPA format is out of target.

(3) Program The program able to be backed up is the sequence/sub-sequence only.

SFC and microcomputer are out of backup target.

(4) File register For file register, the block No. 0 is only to be backed up. The Extension file register (Block No.1 to) is not to be backed up.

(5) Device comment The device comment is to be backed up as COMMENT(common), MAIN (for main program) and SUB1(for sub1 program).

(6) Change of memory capacity setting If the PLC parameter "Memory Capacity Setting" of the backup target ACPU is changed, re-implement the "Transfer

setup"-"Read" with backup setting, and re-create the setting information. (See "3.3.4 MELSEC setting".)

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7. Appendix

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7.1 Changing of language selection

The display language of MELSEC BACKUP TOOL is to be determined when installed. However, the screen can partly

change the display language by the following operation.

Fig. 7-1 Help-"Language" Menu

Fig. 7-2 Language Selection

The language change will be valid from the next start-up. For immediate change, exit the tool once, and re-start up.

The language can be changed for the "Backup Tool ", "Backup Setting", "Backup Test" and the Help File to be displayed

from Help Menu. The Start Menu, Desktop Icon and the transfer setup screen cannot be changed.

Select the "Help"-"Language" Menu. 1

Select the language to be changed, and click the OK". 2

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MELSEC BACKUP TOOL Instruction Manual

July 10, 2014 Issued First Edition

Contact Information:

MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC CONTROL SOFTWARE CORPORATION / Total Solution Div. Works

Tokyo: 4F, Sumitomo Oimachi Building North 1-20-6, Oi, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo 140-0014, Japan

Phone: +81-3-5718-3350

Kansai: 11F, Nihon Seimei Kobe Building 2-1-18, Nakamachidori, Chuo-ku, Kobe 650-0027, Japan

Phone: +81-78-360-3650

Nagoya: 7F, Ozone Front Building 3-15-58, Ozone, Kita-ku, Nagoya 462-0825, Japan

Phone: +81-52-910-1671

Microsoft, Windows, Windows XP & Windows 7 are the registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the USA and other countries.

MELSEC, MELSECNET, GX Developer & GX Works2 are the trademarks of MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC CORPORATION.

Ethernet is the registered trademark of Xerox.co.ltd, USA.

For others, the company name and product name herein are each company’s trademarks or registered trademarks.

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