Under this menu item, you can back up or restore the settings of the system and the application or the entire system.
Figure: Backup/Restore
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With the function "Export personal data and configuration" the application and/or system settings are copied to an external data carrier (e.g. USB stick) or downloaded to a connected browser client. A script is also created and saved on the data carrier. This script is executed automatically when the data carrier is connected to another device and the settings are imported into that device.
Table: Export Personal Data and Configuration
|
Setting |
Description |
Default |
|---|---|---|
|
Export Browser Settings |
Export the browser settings to an external disc. |
On |
|
Export CODESYS Settings |
Export the CODESYS settings and applications to an external disc. |
On |
|
Export Fonts |
Export the installed fonts to an external disc. |
On |
|
Export System Settings |
Export the system settings (LAN, display, disk…) to an external disk. |
On |
|
Export SRAM/Retain Data |
Export SRAM/Retain data to an external disc. |
On |
|
Export System Users and Passwords |
Export system users to an external disk. |
On |
|
Export Device Tree File |
Export Device Tree File and Settings to an external disk. (Only used with customized boards) |
Off |
|
Destination Drive Export |
Target disc for export: A selection will be specified as soon as an external disc is available (e.g. USB stick). |
|
|
Export Config to Disk |
Export to attached Disk (usb stick or sd card) |
|
|
Export Config Download |
Download Export Config |
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With the "Execute Script on mounted Devices" function, all init scripts on mounted devices are listet can can be executed manualy.
Table: Execute Script on mounted Devices
|
Setting |
Description |
Default |
|---|---|---|
|
Scripts |
List of all found init scripts. |
|
|
Refresh List |
Refresh Script List |
|
|
View |
Open Preview of selected script. |
|
|
Execute |
Execute selected script. |
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With the "Backup Device" function, the entire system is stored on a USB stick or SD card. To complete this procedure, the device must be restarted.
The created backup disk can be used for the recovery of other devices.
The stored data on the external disk can be archived with the Win32 Disk Imager Tool for Windows.
An Internet connection is required for this function.
If no Internet connection is available, a guide for a manual operation will be displayed.
Table: Backup Device
|
Setting |
Description |
Default |
|---|---|---|
|
Backup Device |
Start the Backup Wizard. |
|
|
Download Backup Tool |
Download the backup firmware for possible archiving. |
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The "Image Update" function restores the entire system. In addition a USB stick or SD card is used. In order to complete this process, the device must be restarted.
An Internet connection is required for this function if no FTP server has been set in the local network under the menu item "Access System Config".
If no Internet connection is available, instructions for a manual procedure are displayed.
Table: Image Update
|
Setting |
Description |
Default |
|---|---|---|
|
Server Images |
List of all files on the server.
|
|
|
Update Device |
Start the Update Wizard. |
|
|
Download Update Tool |
Download the firmware for possible archiving. |
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See also chapter 4/ System-Backup/-Restore (Live System) for advanced backup/restore functions.