Controller Import / Export Backup from Web server

Controller Backup Import / Export

Controller backup data can be saved to or written from a removable storage devices (SD card or USB flash drive).

  • This functionality is available when a controller backup file exists on the device's SD card or USB flash drive.
  • During the import process, this function replaces an existing backup file without further prompting.
    • If the process is interrupted or fails, it does 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 transfers a backup file onto the controller to be used later for restoring a previous configuration.

Export Procedure


  • The Export button is only visible if a controller backup is available.
  1. Click the Export EtherCAT Backup button.
    The browser starts transferring a backup file.
    Depending upon the browser being used, this may involve a prompt confirming receiving 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. Click the Choose File button and select the backup file to import.
    This backup file is used to replace the current backup on the controller.
  2. Click 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 is replaced.
    If the import fails, the previous backup is not 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.