Import / Export Backup from Webserver

Controller Backup Import / Export

Controller backup data may be saved to or written from a local drive or USBClosed"Universal Serial Bus" USB is a serial bus standard to interface devices memory stick. This functionality is available when a controller backup file (see Backup Tab) exists on the device's SD card.

During the import process this function will replace an existing backup file without further prompting, but should the process be interrupted or fail, it will not overwrite the backup file.

EtherCAT Devices Backup Import / Export

A network backup may be exported and imported. The export procedure saves a backup file to the computer running the web browser. The import procedure allows you to transfer a backup file onto the controller to be used later for restoring a previous configuration.

Export Procedure


  • The Export button is only displayed if an AKD or AKD2G backup is available.

  1. Click on the "Export EtherCATClosedEtherCAT is an open, high-performance Ethernet-based fieldbus system. The development goal of EtherCAT was to apply Ethernet to automation applications which require short data update times (also called cycle times) with low communication jitter (for synchronization purposes) and low hardware costs Backup" button. The browser starts transferring a backup file. Depending upon the browser being used, this may involve a prompt confirming that you wish to receive the file.
  2. You may move the file to a different directory once the file is saved. The file may be renamed to help identify the backup file with the machine.

Import Procedure

  1. Specify a backup file to import by clicking on the "Browse" button. This backup file will be used to replace the current backup on the controller.
  2. After a backup file is specified, click on the "Replace EtherCAT Backup" button. This creates a backup on the controller with the data stored in the specified backup file. Any previously existing backup will be replaced. If the import fails, the previous backup will not be replaced.

    • The Replace Backup button is disabled until a backup file has been selected.
    • On some browsers, the "Browse" button may be labeled "Choose File".