EtherCAT Devices Backup

Controller	Local Storage
PAC"Programmable Automation Controller" PAC is a compact controller that combines the features and capabilities of a PC-based control system with that of a typical programmable logic controller (PLC). A PAC thus provides not only the reliability of a PLC, but also the task flexibility and computing power of a PC. Additionally, because they function and communicate over popular network interface protocols, PACs are able to transfer data from the machines they control to other machines and components in a networked control system	Compact Flash Card
PDMM or PCMM	SD Memory Card (see SD Card Support for more information)

Controller

Local Storage

PAC"Programmable Automation Controller" PAC is a compact controller that combines the features and capabilities of a PC-based control system with that of a typical programmable logic controller (PLC). A PAC thus provides not only the reliability of a PLC, but also the task flexibility and computing power of a PC. Additionally, because they function and communicate over popular network interface protocols, PACs are able to transfer data from the machines they control to other machines and components in a networked control system

Compact Flash Card

PDMM or PCMM

SD Memory Card (see SD Card Support for more information)

The AKD firmware files package, AKD-Firmware-for-KAS-Vxx-xx-xx-xxx.tgz. This package is included in the KAS software installation directory (\Program Files (x86)\Kollmorgen\Kollmorgen Automation Suite\Astrolabe\DrivesFW) or is available for download from the Kollmorgen website.

An SD memory card must be in the SD slot if you are using an PDMM or PCMM. PACs have a built-in Compact Flash card.

All the EtherCAT network devices must be connected to the PAC or PDMM or PCMM, and configured as necessary for machine operation.

Make sure the devices are in the order as expected. The topology information is stored in the backup and is used to check for identical topology during a restore function.

A PLC"Programmable Logic Controller" A Programmable Logic Controller, PLC, or Programmable Controller is a digital computer used for automation of industrial processes, such as control of machinery on factory assembly lines. Used to synchronize the flow of inputs from (physical) sensors and events with the flow of outputs to actuators and events application downloaded to the PAC or PDMM / PCMM, containing the EtherCAT device map.

The PLC application cannot be running and the IDE"Integrated development environment" An integrated development environment is a type of computer software that assists computer programmers in developing software. IDEs normally consist of a source code editor, a compiler and/or interpreter, build-automation tools, and a debugger must not be in Online Configuration Mode. Please stop your PLC application or disable Online Configuration Mode before a Backup or Restore.

Backup Steps

From the web server home page, click on the Backup & Restore tab:

Under the Backup tab, press the Backup EtherCAT Devices button.

The web server will ask you to choose a firmware package file and suggest the filename that matches the firmware version on your drives. Selecting the firmware package file is a one-time event. The controller will remember your selection and will not ask you again for future backups.

Press the Continue Backup EtherCAT Devices button. It will take a couple of minutes or longer, depending on the number of AKDs in the system.

When the backup is complete, the web server will indicate whether the backup was successful.

After the backup is complete, it is a good idea to export the backup to an off-site location for safe keeping. See Export/Import EtherCAT Devices Backup.

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