User Tasks
2.5 Creating a System Image
Microbox 427B-RTX/ -HMI/RTX and Panel PC 477B-HMI/ -HMI/RTX
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Manual, 12/2007, A5E01217837-01
2.5
Creating a System Image
After you have configured Microbox 427B-RTX/ -HMI/RTX or Panel PC 477B-HMI/ -
HMI/RTX for your application, you can create an image of your system. You can later use
this image to restore your custom application to your system, if necessary.
Make the system image (custom restore CD) after you have performed any customization
tasks required by your application, such as those listed below:
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Download of a STEP 7 user program and configuration of WinAC RTX (Microbox 427B-
RTX/ -HMI/RTX or Panel PC 477B-HMI/RTX only)
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Transfer of a WinCC flexible project
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Configuration of WinAC Data Storage (Microbox 427B-RTX/ -HMI/RTX or Panel PC
477B-HMI/RTX only)
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Modification of the initial configuration from the Station Configuration Editor
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Installation of any custom software or data files
NOTICE
You cannot recover the pre-installed WinAC RTX license key on the Microbox 427B or
Panel PC 477B from the custom restore CD. Use the Automation License Manager to
remove the WinAC RTX license key, as well as any other SIMATIC license keys, prior to
making a custom restore CD. Also note that if you plan to use the custom restore CD for
more than one installation, each SIMATIC license key is applicable for one and only one
computer.
Use the Image Creator to make your system image. The Image Creator is part of the tool
"SIMATIC PC/PG Image and Partition Creator" available from Siemens. You can find
ordering information for the Image Creator at:
https://mall.automation.siemens.com/WW/guest/index.asp?aktprim=0&lang=en&nodeid=100
17304&foldersopen=-1080-3948-3966-3970-
Refer to the Image Creator instructions for additional help on making and restoring system
images.
