Backup Controller and EtherCAT Devices

This procedure backs up the PCMM2G and its connected EtherCAT devices.

The backup includes:

  • All controller backup data.
  • EtherCAT network topology.
  • Firmware packages and drive parameters for Kollmorgen servo drives (AKD, AKD2G, KED, KLD) detected on the network.

These are the elements that are backed up or restored:

  • Controller firmware.
  • Date/Time - Network Time Protocol (NTP) and Set Time Zone settings.
  • EtherCAT network topology.
  • Kollmorgen servo drives firmware packages and their respective drive parameters.
  • Network configuration.
  • PLC Application.
  • Retain Variables.
  • Shared Directory settings.
  • SSH Connection Enable/Disable configuration.
  • User data files.
  • Web server and SSH user accounts configuration.

Restore Notes

  • The drive's data and firmware are copied from the USB flash drive to the controller flash when the Restore Controller function is selected.
  • The Restore EtherCAT Devices function should be selected for restoring the data and the firmware of any replaced Kollmorgen AKD Series Servo Drives.

    • A PCMM2G backup created from any PCMM2G axis model can be restored on a different axis model.
    • The restored KAS project does not run if the physical axes need for the project is more than the restored model can support.

Additional Notes

  • This operation cannot be performed while an application is running.
  • Backup Controller takes several minutes to complete.
    • Do not power off the controller once started.

Backup EtherCAT devices save the network topology, the Kollmorgen servo drives firmware and parameters.

  • For EtherCAT devices backup operation, a matching firmware package is required.
    • If a matching firmware package exists on the controller, it is used for future backups.
    • If a matching firmware package does not exist on the controller, you are asked to provide it.

Procedure

  1. Click the Backup Controller & EtherCAT Devices button. (Figure 1)

    2. Figure 1: Backup Controller and Backup Controller & EtherCAT Devices buttons

    A confirmation message appears to continue the backup. (Figure 2)

    Figure 2: Confirmation message

  2. Click OK to continue.
    The controller EtherCAT network is scanned for all .TGZ firmware.
  3. For each .TGZ file found, click the Choose File button to back that file up. (Figure 3)
    When a file is chosen, the Continue Backup EtherCAT Devices button is activated.
  4. Click the Choose File button for all .TGZ files to back up.

    5. Figure 3: Choose file

  5. When the applicable .TGZ files are chosen, click the Continue Backup EtherCAT Devices button.
    The chosen files are backed up on the USB flash drive.

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