Ftp Drive - Siemens SINUMERIK 840D sl Operating Manual

12.1.4

FTP drive

The FTP drive offers you the following options - to transfer data, e.g. part programs, between
your control system and an external FTP server.
You have the option of archiving any files in the FTP server by creating new directories and
subdirectories.
Note
Selecting a program / execution
It is not possible to select a program directly on the FTP drive, and change to execution in
the "Machine" operating area.
Precondition
User name and password have been set up in the FTP server.
Procedure
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1. Select the "Program manager" operating area.
2. Press the "FTP" softkey.
When selecting the FTP drive for the first time, a login window is
displayed.
3. Enter the user name and password and press the "OK" softkey to log
into the FTP server.
The content of the FTP server with its folders is displayed.
4. Press the "Log out" softkey after the required data processing has been
completed.
The connection to the FTP server is disconnected. In order to reselect
the FTP drive, you must log on again.
Managing programs
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