S5/S7 for Windows:Handling of PLC backup archive files

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Handling of PLC backup archive files xxx.arv with S5 for Windows® or S7 for Windows®

The text below describes the handling with S5 for Windows® for PLC backup archive files from a S7 PLC it is similar.

Handling

The description of the normal way how to make a PLC backup can be find within the <S5 for Windows® - Getting started> manual at page 52:

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Anyway if only an xxx.arv file is available it can be done this way:

Establish a connection to the Internal S5 PLC Simulation:

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By clicking on:

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the archive file can be selected:

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After that all blocks are transferred to the Internal S5 PLC Simulation:

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Now a new Step5 project can be created:

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By marking at least one block with the PLC Block List all blocks can be transferred to the PC:

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