3: PROGRAM LOADER
USER’S MANUAL 3-9
Using Transfer Mode
User programs can be transferred between the program loader and the MICRO
3
base unit or the memory card installed in
the program loader. The transfer mode includes writing, reading, and comparing of user programs.
When the user program in the MICRO
3
base unit is protected from writing and/or reading, the program transfer operation
cannot be performed. For user program protection, see FUN22 on page 5-10.
Writing Program from Program Loader to MICRO
3
Base Unit
A user program can be transferred from the program loader to the MICRO
3
base unit only when the MICRO
3
base unit is
stopped. When a user program is transferred, FUN1 through FUN11 settings are also transferred.
Make sure that the MICRO
3
base unit is stopped and press the keys:
To start the program transfer, press the enter key:
When the transfer is completed, “END” is displayed.
Note: When error occurs during program transfer, see “Error Messages for Program Loader Operation” on page 20.
Reading Program from MICRO
3
Base Unit to Program Loader
A user program can be transferred from the MICRO
3
base unit to the program loader whether the MICRO
3
base unit is run-
ning or not. When a user program is transferred, FUN1 through FUN11 settings are also transferred.
Press the keys:
To start the program transfer, press the enter key:
When the transfer is completed, “END” is displayed.
Note: When an error occurs during the program transfer, see “Error Messages for Program Loader Operation” on page 20.
Comparing Programs between Program Loader and MICRO
3
Base Unit
User programs can be compared between the program loader and the MICRO
3
base unit whether the MICRO
3
base unit is
running or not. When user programs are compared, FUN1 through FUN11 settings are also compared.
Press the keys:
To start the program comparison, press the enter key:
When the programs match, “END” is displayed.
Note: When error occurs during program comparison, see “Error Messages for Program Loader Operation” on page 20.
TRS
TRS 1Kstep
(Write)
Loader PC
OK?
TRS 1Kstep
(Write)
Loader PC
END
TRS
TRS 1Kstep
(Read)
Loader PC
OK?
TRS 1Kstep
(Read)
Loader PC
END
TRS
TRS 1Kstep
(Verify)
Loader PC
OK?
TRS 1Kstep
(Verify)
Loader PC
END