Read PLC Data Memory CSV File Using Click Programming Software

The Click programming software can be used to save any or all data memory locations in the PLC to a comma-separated value (CSV) file. Connect to the Click or Click PLUS PLC. Select read data from PLC under the PLC tab of the navigation window or through the main menu | PLC. Select any or all of the data memory locations that you wish to save. Select the read button. The save window will now be displayed. Enter the name of the CSV file to save and press the save button. This file can then be viewed through any spreadsheet program like Excel. Simple logging information can be quickly viewed. You can also write data memory back into the PLC using the write data to PLC. Programming and examples of the Click and Click PLUS PLC series can be found at this URL: https://accautomation.ca/series/click-plc/ Here is a post with a simple log using indirect addressing (pointers) in the Click PLC. https://accautomation.ca/click-plc-logging-data-with-time-and-date-stamp/ There are several reasons why we are using the Click and Click PLUS PLCs. Here are just a few. - Investment is low for the hardware and the software is free - Standalone PLC with built-in I/O - Communication ability - Ethernet Port, RS232, RS485 - support for protocols such as Modbus RTU, Modbus TCP, etc. - Ability to expand the system with a variety of modules including RTD and Thermocouple inputs directly. General information on the Click series of controllers: