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Can I connect my VW3A1101 keypad directly to my PC to download / upload drive configuration files?
Issue:
Download/upload drive configuration files by connecting my VW3A1101 keypad directly to my PC.
Product Line:
VW3A1101 graphic HMI.
Environment:
All firmware revisions, all serial numbers
Cause:
Customer transferred files from several drives onto one keypad and now needs to copy them to their PC.
Resolution:
No, it is not possible to transfer files from the VW3A1101 keypad directly to a PC. The keypad is used to store a backup copy of the program for transfer back into the same drive. In order to copy the program from the drive in a format that can be easily transferred to a PC, either connect your PC directly to the drives Modbus RTU port via the RS232 to RS485 converter cable (TCSMCNAM3M002P) and use SoMove software to download the parameter, or use a multiloader handheld device.
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