Procedure
•
To save the current configuration to the transmitter's SD card as a backup file:
a) Choose
Menu
>
Configuration
>
Save/Restore Config
>
Save Config to Memory
.
b) Enter the name for this configuration file.
The configuration file is saved to the transmitter's SD card as
yourname
.spare
.
•
To save the current configuration to a USB drive, as either a backup file or a replication file:
a) Open the wiring compartment on the transmitter and insert a USB drive into the service port.
CAUTION
If the transmitter is in a hazardous area, do not open the wiring compartment while the
transmitter is powered up. Opening the wiring compartment while the transmitter is powered up
could cause an explosion. Save or load configuration files using a method that does not require
opening the wiring compartment.
b) Choose
Menu
>
USB Options
>
Transmitter --> USB Drive
>
Save Active Config to USB Drive
.
c) Choose Backup or Replicate.
d) Enter the name for this configuration file.
The configuration file is saved to the USB drive as
yourname
.spare
or
yourname
.xfer
.
•
To copy a configuration file from the transmitter's SD card to the USB drive:
a) Open the wiring compartment on the transmitter and insert a USB drive into the service port.
CAUTION
If the transmitter is in a hazardous area, do not open the wiring compartment while the
transmitter is powered up. Opening the wiring compartment while the transmitter is powered up
could cause an explosion. Save or load configuration files using a method that does not require
opening the wiring compartment.
b) Choose
Menu
>
USB Options
>
Transmitter --> USB Drive
>
Transfer Config File to USB Drive
.
c) Choose Backup or Replicate.
d) Select the file that you want to transfer.
The configuration file is copied to the USB drive, using its existing name.
3.2.2 Save a configuration file using ProLink III
You can save the current transmitter configuration in two forms: a backup file and a replication file. You can
save it to the SD card on your transmitter or to your PC. Two PC file formats are supported: the Model 5700
format and the ProLink III format.
Backup files
Contain all parameters. They are used to restore the current device if required.
The
.spare
extension is used to identify backup files.
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Introduction to configuration and commissioning
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