Transferring the Configuration to the CPU
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After you have completed configuring the modules and field instruments that you have added to the project, the next task is to transfer the project to the FDR server in the CPU. The files you need to transfer depend on the specific edits you made to the project configuration
If you edited a HART Gateway module...
You need to...
Process Data page
Rebuild and transfer the Control Expert project file to the CPU, then transfer the HART gateway module DTM configuration to the CPU.
EtherNet/IP Configuration page
General Information page Device Name setting
Transfer the HART gateway module DTM configuration to the CPU.
SNMP Configuration page
Parameter Configuration page
Security page
Rebuilding and Transferring the Control Expert Project to the CPU
When you change settings in the Process Data page, the memory structure of the project is changed and you need to rebuild the project and transfer it to the CPU:
Step
Action
1
In the main menubar, select Build → Rebuild All Project. Control Expert builds the project. When the rebuild is complete, the task bar displays the word “Built”.
2
In the main menubar, select PLC → Set Address.... The Set Address dialog opens.
3
In the PLC area of the Set Address dialog:
  • Select the CPU IP address from the drop-down list.
  • Select TCPIP as the Media.
  • Click Test Connection.
Control Expert displays a message box if the connection is successful. Click OK.
4
In the main menubar, select PLC → Connect.
5
In the main menubar, select PLC → Transfer Project to PLC. The Transfer Project to PLC dialog opens.
6
Click Transfer. The project file is transferred to the CPU.
The transfer of the project file to the CPU does not include the transfer of the HART gateway module DTM configuration. To transfer the configuration file for the HART gateway module DTM, follow the steps described below.
Transferring the HART Gateway Module DTM to the CPU
To transfer the configuration settings of the HART gateway module DTM to the CPU, follow these steps:
Step
Action
1
Confirm that Control Expert remains connected to the CPU. If not, select PLC → Connect.
2
In the DTM Browser, select the HART gateway module DTM (for example, the BMEAHI0812).
3
Click the right mouse button, then navigate through several sub-menus to select the following command: Device menu → Additional functions → Transfer to FDR Server. Control Expert displays a message box indicating the transfer was successful.
4
Click OK.