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4.10.4 Configuration files
For fast and easy commissioning of a replacement unit, or in the event that many devices
need the same configuration, it is possible to create and load a configuration file into the
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To save and load configuration files:
1. From the “Device Maintenance” page, click the “Config Files” tab.
Figure 4-25 “Config Files” page
2. Enter a password that is used to protect the file.
The password prevents unauthorized users from applying the system configuration file
to an unapproved node to gain access to the network.
3. Click the “Save Configuration” button to open a dialog box where the file name and
storage location on the PC are selected.
4. To load a configuration file to a GW EIP/ASCII..., click the “Browse” button to open a
dialog box and browse to the configuration file location on the PC.
5. After selecting the appropriate configuration file, enter the password for the file and click
the “Load Configuration” button.
4.10.5 Update firmware
To update firmware:
1. From the “Device Maintenance” page, click the “Update Firmware” tab to install a new
version of the firmware.
Figure 4-26 “Update Firmware” page