Commissioning a project
6.7 OS update - Basic Panel PN
Basic Panels
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Operating Instructions, 04/2012, A5E02421799-03
6.7.6
Resetting to factory settings with WinCC flexible
CAUTION
Updating the operating system deletes all data on the HMI device
When you update the operating system you delete data on the target system. For this
reason, it is advisable to backup the following data:
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User administration
•
Recipes
Resetting to factory settings also deletes the License Keys. You should also back up the
License Keys before resetting to factory settings.
Requirements
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No project is open on the configuring PC in WinCC flexible.
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The HMI device is connected to this configuring PC over the standard Ethernet cable.
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Have the MAC address of your HMI device's Ethernet interface to hand.
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The MAC address is displayed briefly when the HMI device is turned on.
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The MAC address is displayed in the "Profinet" dialog of the "Device" tab in the
Control Panel.
Procedure for setting the PC interface
1.
Select "Start > Control Panel > Set PG / PC interface" on the configuring PC.
2.
Select "S7ONLINE (STEP7) -> TCP / IP" from the "Application access point" area.
3.
Select the interface which is connected to the HMI device from the "Interface
parameterization used" area.
4.
Confirm your entries.
Procedure for resetting factory settings
Proceed as follows:
1.
On the configuring PC, select the "Communication settings" command in the menu
"Project > Transfer" in WinCC flexible.
The "Communication Settings" dialog opens.
2.
Select the HMI device type from the "General" tab, and select "Ethernet" from the
"Connection" area.
3.
Enter an IP address.
