Import / Export tab
These functions are used to:
- Save a copy of the controller and EtherCAT ***EtherCAT 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 configurations backup file to a computer.
- Import the backup file to be used for restore functions.
Controller
Button |
Description |
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Export Controller Backup |
Click this button to save a backup of the controller firmware and configuration to a computer. The filename of the backup exported to the computer are:
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Choose File |
Click this button to select a previously exported backup file to be imported. |
Replace Controller Backup |
Click this button to import the selected backup file, replacing any existing backup. |
EtherCAT Devices
Button |
Description |
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Export EtherCAT Backup |
Click this button to save a backup of the EtherCAT configuration to a computer.
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Choose File |
Click this button to select a previously exported backup file to be imported. |
Replace EtherCAT Backup |
Click this button to import the selected backup file, replacing any existing backup. |