The following types of data can be backed up:
● Retentive global device variables and unit variables, as well as TO retain data (as of V4.1),
located in the SRAM or NVRAM depending on the controller
● Data saved with _saveUnitDataSet or _exportUnitDataSet and located on the CF card.
Note
When performing an upgrade with a firmware version that is ≥ V4.1, this function is only
required for backing up and restoring unit data sets that have been created using
_saveUnitDataSet.
Retain and unit data (saved with _exportUnitDataSet) remain valid even after a version
upgrade.
SIMOTION retain data can also be easily backed up to a memory card without the use of
SIMOTION SCOUT. For this purpose, use:
● The _savePersistentMemoryData function or
● The service selector switch or DIAG button on the SIMOTION D4x5‑2 or SIMOTION IT
web server
See also Section Backing up diagnostic data and non-volatile SIMOTION data
Procedure
The backup of the user data must be performed before the upgrade of the SCOUT project.
This is possible for a version upgrade with the "old" SCOUT version or the "new" SCOUT
version.
The following is a description of the procedure with a "new" SCOUT.
1. Open the project.
When you open the project, a window appears with a message that the project you are
opening was created with a different SCOUT version, as well as a query asking whether
you want to perform an upgrade.
Figure 8-2
"Convert project" message
2. Confirm the prompt with "OK". The project will be converted to the current version.
Service and maintenance
8.3 Adapting a project (Upgrading the project / Replacing the SIMOTION controller)
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