Application retrieval from Siemens MP277 HMI

Hello,

I am looking to retrieve an HMI application from a Siemens MP277 HMI. I am new to siemens software and was wondering how I can do this. There is no copy of the application anywhere else besides the operator panel. I was wondering:

What software do I need to obtain the application?
How do I go about obtaining that application in the software?

It is likely the Hmi was programmed using 'WinCC Flexible'
If the option to 'Enable Back transfer' is used you can retrieve the project from the panel.

If not - a free utility called 'Prosave' will backup the Hmi (but you won't be able to read/edit it).

Will the manufacturer not supply a full program for this machine?

STL??? said:

It is likely the Hmi was programmed using 'WinCC Flexible'
If the option to 'Enable Back transfer' is used you can retrieve the project from the panel.

If not - a free utility called 'Prosave' will backup the Hmi (but you won't be able to read/edit it).

Will the manufacturer not supply a full program for this machine?

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They do not have the original program. Thank you for that. I did a little bit of a reading since then and was confirmed these same things. From my understanding if backtransfer isn't enabled and you want to edit the program......you are screwed.

toofast22 said:

They do not have the original program. Thank you for that. I did a little bit of a reading since then and was confirmed these same things. From my understanding if backtransfer isn't enabled and you want to edit the program......you are screwed.

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This is my understanding also