The following is the general procedure to follow when performing data communications. Details of each
procedures are presented in the following sections of this chapter.
• Though you can transfer data between the fx-7700GE and another fx-7700GE, an fx-7700GB or an fx8700GB, all of the examples in this manual cover data transfer with another fx-7700GE only.
1. Connect the two units.
2. Set up the two units with the same parameters.
3. Set up one unit to send, and the other unit to receive.
4. On the receive unit, specify the data to be received and put the unit into receive standby.
5. On the send unit, specify the data to be sent and start the send operation.
4-1. CONNECTING TWO fx-7700GE UNITS
The following procedure describes how to connect two Power Graphic units with an optional SB-62 connecting
cable for transfer of programs between them.
■ To Connect Two fx-7700GE Units
1. Check to make sure that the power of both fx-7700GE units is off.
2. Remove the covers from the connectors of the two Power Graphic units.
• Be sure you keep the connector covers in a safe place so you can replace them after you finish your
program communications.
3. Connect the two units using the SB-62 cable.
SB-62 cable
Important
• Keep the connectors of the fx-7700GE covered when you are not using them.
Before actually starting data communications, you should first enter the LINK Mode from the Main Menu.
■ To Enter the LINK Mode
Highlight the LINK icon on the Main Menu.
MENU
Press
EXE
or to display the LINK Mode.
9
F1
EXE
or
9
F1
The following are the operations that can be selected from the function menu at the bottom of the display. Press
the function key below the operation you want to perform.
F1
(TRN) .............Transmit
F2
(RCV) .............Receive
F6
(PRM).............Parameter settings
■ About the Data Type Selection Screen
Whenever you press F1 (TRN) to send data or F2 (RCV) to receive data, a data type selection screen appears
on the display.
Send UnitReceive Unit
F1
(TRN)
TRANSMIT DATA
ALL
Program
Editor
Function Mem
Matrix
Statistics
Variable Mem
Range
(RCV)
RECEIVE DATA
ALL
Program
Editor
Function Mem
Matrix
Statistics
Variable Mem
Range
PointerIndicates more below
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PARAMETERS
TO SELECT : [ ] [ ]
[ ] [ ]
TO SET : [ EXE ]
EVEN
PARITY
EVEN ODD NONE
BPS (x100)
12 24 48 96
The following table describes what each of these items means. You will learn later how to make a selection
using these screens.
SelectionMeaning
ALLAll data from Program to Equation
ProgramProgram data
EditorFile names and file data
Function MemFunction memory contents
MatrixMatrix memory contents
StatisticsSingle-variable and paired-variable statistical data
Variable MemValue memory and extended memory contents
RangeGraph range parameters
FactorFactor function zoom ratios
TableTable & Graph function data
Graph FunctionGraph functions
EquationEquation coefficients
Back UpAll memory contents, including mode settings
Note
• If the selections you make on the send unit and receive unit do not match, a TRANSMIT ERROR will be
generated on the sender and a RECEIVE ERROR will be generated on the receiver.
4-3. SETTING COMMUNICATIONS PARAMETERS
Before you can perform data communications, you must first set up cartain hardware parameters to make sure
that the two units are able to understand each other. The parameters of the sender and the receiver must be
identical for them to be able to communicate correctly. There are two hardware parameters that you can set.
ParameterSettings
EVEN
ParityODD
NONE
12(1200)
24(2400)
48(4800)
96(9600)
■ To Set fx-7700GE Parameters
Starting from the LINK Mode:
F6
(PRM)
Speed (BPS)
Pointer
* The parameters that are currently set are highlighted on the display.
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PARAMETERS
PARITY
EVEN ODD NONE
BPS (x100)
12 24 48
TO SELECT : [ ] [ ]
[ ] [ ]
TO SET : [ EXE ]
NONE
96
COMMUNICATION
PARITY : NONE
BPS : 9600
F1: TRANSMIT
F2: RECEIVE
F6: PARAMETERS
TRN RCV PRM
The pointer indicate which parameter you can change. Use and to move the highlighting and change
the parameter where the pointer is located.
Use and to move the pointer up and down.
After the parameters are highlighted the way you want, press
EXE
EXE
to store them.
• To abort the parameter setting procedure and return the settings to what they were before you changed
them, press AC before pressing
EXE
to store the parameters.
4-4. USING ALL TO SEND ALL DATA
The following procedures show how to send all data, from Program to Equation from one fx-7700GE unit
to another.
•Warning!
The following operation causes data in the seven applicable memory areas (program, function memory,
matrix memory, single-variable and paired-variable statistical data memory, value and extended
mempry, graph function memory, and equation coefficient memory) of the receiving unit to be replaced
by the received by the received data. Make sure that you do not need the data stored in the receiving
unit before you start this operation.
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RECEIVE DATA
ALL
Program
Editor
Function Mem
Matrix
Statistics
Variable Mem
Range
• To send ALL data
F2
F1
= = RECEIVING = =
ALL DATA
TO STOP : [ AC ]
COMMUNICATION
COMPLETE
ALL DATA
PRESS [ AC ]
Send Unit
Starting from the LINK Mode, press the function key
to enter the send mode.
F1
(TRN)
TRANSMIT DATA
ALL
Program
Editor
Function Mem
Matrix
Statistics
Variable Mem
Range
Make sure that the pointer is located at ALL, and
EXE
press
EXE
to specify it as the data type.
= = TRANSMIT = =
ALL DATA
YES
NO
Receive Unit
Starting from the LINK Mode, press the function key
to enter the receive mode.
(RCV)
Make sure that the pointer is located at ALL, and
EXE
press
EXE
to specify it as the data type.
= = RECEIVE = =
ALL DATA
YES
NO
F1F6
Press F1 (YES) to start the send operation, or
F6
(NO) to abort without sending anything.
F1
(YES)
= = TRANSMITTING = =
ALL DATA
TO STOP : [ AC ]
* Pressing AC interrupts the send operation and
returns to the LINK Mode.
The following appears after the send operation is
complete.
COMMUNICATION
COMPLETE
ALL DATA
PRESS [ AC ]
F1F6
Press F1 (YES) to start the receive operation, or
F6
(NO) to abort without receiving anything.
(YES)
* Pressing AC interrupts the receive operation and
returns to the LINK Mode.
The following appears after the receive operation is
complete.
* Press AC to return to the LINK Mode.
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4-5. USING PROGRAM TO SEND PROGRAM DATA
F6
= = RECEIVING = =
BACK UP
TO STOP : [ AC ]
= = RECEIVE = =
PROGRAM
F1F2
ONEALL
= = RECEIVE = =
BACK UP
YES
NO
F1F6
The following procedures show how to send program data from one fx-7700GE unit to another. You can
specify one specific program or all programs for the communication operation.
• To send all PROGRAM data
Send Unit
Starting from the LINK Mode, press F1(TRN) to enter
the send mode.
Move the pointer to Program, and press
EXE
to
specify it as the data type.
EXE
= = TRANSMIT = =
PROGRAM
ALL ONE
F1F2
• To back up all data
Send Unit
Starting from the LINK Mode, press F1(TRN) to enter
the send mode.
Receive Unit
Starting from the LINK Mode, press F2(RCV) to
enter the receive mode.
Move the pointer to Program, and press
EXE
to
specify it as the data type.
EXE
Receive Unit
Starting from the LINK Mode, press F2(RCV) to
enter the receive mode.
Move the pointer to Back Up, and press
specify it as the data type.
EXE
Press F1 (YES) to start the send operation, or
F6
(NO) to abort without sending anything.
F1 (YES)
* Pressing AC interrupts the send operation and
returns to the LINK Mode.
= = TRANSMIT = =
BACK UP
YES
F1F6
= = TRANSMITTING = =
BACK UP
TO STOP : [ AC ]
EXE
NO
to
Move the pointer to Back Up, and press
EXE
to
specify it as the data type.
EXE
Press F1 (YES) to start the send operation, or
(NO) to abort without receiving anything.
F1 (YES)
*Pressing AC interrupts the receive operation and
returns to the LINK Mode.
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The following appears after the send operation is
COMMUNICATION
COMPLETE
BACK UP
PRESS [ AC ]
complete.
COMMUNICATION
COMPLETE
BACK UP
PRESS [ AC ]
The following appears after the receive operation is
complete.
* Press AC to return to the LINK Mode.
4-6. DATA COMMUNICATIONS PRECAUTIONS
Note the following precautions whenever you perform data communications.
• A TRANSMIT ERROR occurs whenever you try to send data to a receiving unit that is not yet standing by
to receive data. When this happens, press AC to clear the error and try again, after setting up the receiving
unit to receive data.
• A RECEIVE ERROR occurs whenever the receiving unit does not receive any data approximately six
minutes after it is set up to receive data. When this happens, press AC to clear the error.
• A TRANSMIT ERROR or RECEIVE ERROR occurs during data communications if the cable becomes
disconnected, if the parameters of the two units do not match, or if any other communications problem
occurs. When this happens, press AC to clear the error and correct the problem before trying data
communications again. In this case, any data received before the problem occurred is cleared from the
receiving unit's memory.
• A MEMORY FULL operation occurs if the receiving unit memory becomes full during data communications.
When this happens, press AC to clear the error and delete unneeded data from the receiving unit to make
room for the new data, and then try again.