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Backup/Restore (LiveSystem)

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



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.



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.



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.
Is only displayed if "Show all files" is set under menu item "Access System Config".


Update Device

Start the Update Wizard.


Download Update Tool

Download the firmware for possible archiving.



See also chapter 4/ System-Backup/-Restore (Live System) for advanced backup/restore functions.