Download a controller configuration to a controller

Use
Download device
 to download a project from
FactoryTalk Design Workbench
 to a
Micro800
 controller for running and testing. The project can contain programs, variables, and controller configurations.
When downloading the project, if the controller revision doesn't match the one defined in the
FactoryTalk Design Workbench
 project, the
Update and download
 dialog opens. Use the dialog to update the controller revision, and then download the project again.
When the download begins,
FactoryTalk Design Workbench
 performs the following tasks:
  • Builds any unbuilt programs.
  • Compares the configuration of the connected controller with the project configuration.
  • Downloads the project, programs, variables, and controller configuration to the controller.
If an error occurs when performing any of the tasks, the download is canceled, and the controller remains unchanged.
If the initial value for the variable is set to the default value for the data type, such as 0, 0.0, D#1970-01-01,
FactoryTalk Design Workbench
 initializes the variable with its value.
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When initializing variables with project values, the following conditions apply:
  • Variables with a
    Direction
     of
    VarInput
     cannot be downloaded.
  • Variables with an
    Attribute
     of
    Read
     or
    No Access
     cannot be downloaded.
  • Complex variables, such as structures and arrays that contain members with initial values, cannot be downloaded.
  • Variables with both a value and an initial value will be initialized with their initial value.
Prerequisites
  • Set the connection path for the controller.
  • The catalog number of the controller in the current project matches the one you're downloading to.
To download a controller configuration to a controller
  1. Select Online center button to open
    Online center
    .
  2. From the
    Device
     list, select the controller, and then select
    Download
    .
  3. In
    Download device
    , select
    OK
    .
  4. Use the
    Output
     pane to view the result.
  5. (optional) Resolve any errors, and then download the configuration again.
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