Engineering via SICAM WEB
438 Unrestricted SICAM A8000 / CP-8000 • CP-8021 • CP-8022 Manual
DC8-037-2.02, Edition 10.2017
9.2.2.1.3 Export Application Program
For archiving purpose or for editing you can download the IL that is loaded in the target de-
vice.
This is how to download an IL from the target device:
• Click on the button , if you want to create a backup of the IL loaded in the target de-
vice
• Click with the right mouse button on Start download in order to open the dialog for saving
• Select the storage location and, if needed, change the file name; the file type .plc must be
kept
• Click on the button in order to close the dialog
The storage procedure is dependent on the web browser and consequently may vary. Follow
the instructions of your web browser.
The content of the displayed IL is written into the selected file. The target is a text file that con-
tains the program code in ASCII format. The file can be read or changed with a text editor (for
instance Microsoft Notepad
®
).
9.2.2.1.4 Syntax Check
Besides the automatic syntax check upon import of an IL, this function can be performed also
manually at any time, for instance after termination and anew start of a session.
By clicking the button the instruction list can be checked upon errors, if needed. The fol-
lowing criteria are checked:
• Syntax, logic, addressirng
• Limits for program size, cycle time, memory
In case of error you find further information in the status log: