Upload Files (via Direct Connection)
Upload files to copy them from your office computer to a connected field device.
To upload a file:
- Open the project from which you want to export data.
- If the field device is not connected:
- Connect the field device to the computer using a USB connection or a serial connection.
- If the device asks if you want it to be connected, click. The Device pane appears within this office software, and lists the files currently on this field device.
- Click the Export icon on the Device pane toolbar. The Export pane displays, listing compatible formats in the File Format list.
- Select the format to export.
- If data has not been selected, select it, or click for selection options.
Note: You can also select the data to export prior to clicking the Export icon.
- Verify the default file name is correct, or enter a different name for the exported file in the File Name box.
- Select any file specific settings in the Settings group.
- Click . The exported file is converted to the appropriate format and uploaded to the field device. The file list in the Device pane updates, showing the new file name.
