Upgrading software with the SINUMERIK software update tool
5.2 Executing the SINUMERIK Software Update Tool Vx.y.usz
The following operations / operating states are visible:
● Access to NCU, and start SCI service
● Creation of an NC/PLC/DRV archive
● Creation of a data backup of the CF card
5.2.5
CF card backup
The following three files are generated by the SINUMERIK Software Update Tool when a CF
card backup is created.
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The file names of the generated files include the following information:
● Control number ("CF card number")
● CNC software version of the control
● Time stamp
An example of a CF card backup is shown in the following figure.
Figure 5-3
The three files are stored in a separate folder.
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CF card backup (*.tgz file)
Backup-specific tool (*.usz file)
Example of a CF card backup
SINUMERIK Software Update Tool
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