Hardware Manual

Hardware Manual PCD 1 / PCD 2 Series│Document 26 / 737│Edition EN 15│2008-07-22

Saia-Burgess Controls AG

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It is also possible to copy the application to the flash card independently of any

download, or conversely, to copy the application from the flash card to the PCD. The

relevant menu options can be found under Online, Flash Card:

Before copying, the controller must be moved into the STOP state; where applicable,

an appropriate reminder will be displayed. The copying process may take up to 30

seconds.

3.15.3 Transferring an application

With the flash card, it is possible to transfer an application from a PCD2.M170/M480

to another controller of the same type:

 On the source controller,copy the application to the flash card as described in the

preceding sections

 Remove the supply to the source controller, and unplug the flash card

 Send off the flash card where applicable

 Ensure that there is no supply voltage to the target controller, then plug in the flash

card

 Switch on the supply to the target controller, then hold down the LOAD switch on

the flash card for at least three seconds; this can be done at any time

 Wait until the controller has restarted