L-Series and FCS-18 Graphical User Interface User Manual
11. Managing L-Series hardware configuration data
Each L-Series units maintains a set of configuration constants in non-
volatile memory. When the LSGUI program is launched, it queries the
connected L-Series unit for this data. If no unit is connected , the program
enters into a simulation mode.
A remote possibility exists that the configuration data that is retained in
non-volatile memory is lost due to unforeseen circumstances. If this is the
case, it may be beneficial to restore this information from the PC using the
LSGUI program. For this purpose, the LSGUI can save and restore
configuration data to and from disk. We recommend that you save the
configuration data for your unit on disk for future use. You may want to do
this for every L-Series unit you own. Use the correct serial number for the
configuration data file name when prompted to avoid mixing up configuration
data files.
11.1 Saving configuration data
To save configuration data for a connected L-Series power source, select
the “Save Configuration File...” entry from the “Options” menu. This will bring
up the following dialog box. The configuration data is queried from the
connected L-Series unit and displayed for reference purposes. No changes
can be made to this data. The serial number must be entered in the edit box
or the data cannot be saved.
Enter the correct serial number in the edit box and press the OK button. A
hidden file will be created in the LSGUI program directory for future use.
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