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5.6 XP-503 with Windows Embedded Standard 7
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Protect-Mode data organization
C:\ drive
Protected by Protect Mode when enabled
Files to be installed and changed only at initial device setup and should remain unchanged under
normal operation.
Other drives (such as D:\)
Not protected, even when Protect Mode is enabled
Files to be stored through normal operations: process data, trends, recipes, alarm lists, ...
If Protect Mode is active and extensive changes are made to the C:\ drive (e.g.
software installations), volatile memory may become full resulting in system errors.
Protect Mode Save Operation
When the Protect Mode is active the unit is protected against any changes to data stored on the C:\
drive. In order to save desired data changes to the C:\ drive the Protect Mode Save operation must
be run
Extensive changes to C:\ drive (software installations) must be executed with Protect
Mode disabled.
It is good practice to shut down and re-start the XP-503 in preparation of making permanent changes
to the C:\ drive. This step will ensure that all data stored in volatile memory is cleared so that no
unexpected corruption or changes will take place on your C:\ drive. Once the XP-503 has been
restarted, make your changes and then save the changes by selecting “Start
All
Programs
Eaton
Protect Mode Manager”. From the Protect Mode Manager window select the
“Protect Mode Save” tab and click on the “Commit” button.
Once the Protect Mode Save operation has been launched, the changes that affect the C:\ drive will
be saved and then the device will automatically shut down and then restart, back in Protect Mode.
