4.6 Data Transfer without Using the MPE720
4.6.3 Using the MPLoad Maker
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4.6.3
Using the MPLoad Maker
The MPLoad Maker is used to create automatically startup files (Auto_MPL) from MP3000-
series Machine Controller applications that were created on a development PC. The Auto_MPL
file that is created with the MPLoader Maker is written onto a CD-ROM. The CD-ROM (hereaf-
ter Auto_MPLCD) is inserted into the target PC that is located in the system of the Machine
Controller, and serves the purpose of transferring applications. The Auto_MPL automatically
extracts the application and transfers it into the target Machine Controller.
Instead of using a CD-ROM, a .BAT file, that can start up from the HDD can also be created.
The following figure outlines the transfer process.
Note: The MPLoad Maker does not have the functionality to write a CD-ROM. Use a specific device and driver to
write the CD-ROM.
MPLoad Maker Features
• Applications can be transferred even if there is no application transfer software (MPE720 or
MPLoader) installed on the target PC.
• One Auto_MPLCD can be used to transfer the application into more than one Machine Con-
troller.
The functionality of the Auto_MPL is limited to extracting and transferring applications. This
eliminates the risk of the application being accidentally edited on the target PC.
MP3000-series Machine Controller
Auto_MPLCD
(MPLoadMaker)
Development PC
Write the Auto_MPL
to the CD-ROM.
Write onto a generic
memory card
(USB memory).
Create the Auto_MPL
(automatic transfer le)
from the MP3000
application.
Insert into the drive.
Auto_MPL
automatically
starts and
transfers the
application.
Target PC
Copy.
Communications via RS-232C,
Ethernet, or USB
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