Data Backup - Siemens SINUMERIK 840D sl Commissioning Manual

Data backup

The following times are recommended for performing a data backup:
● After commissioning
● After changing machine-specific settings
● After the replacement of a hardware component
● For a software upgrade
● Before activation of memory-configuring machine data.
Note
Series machine startup data is saved in a file of type ARC (archive). Where necessary,
archives can be edited using the SinuComArc tool.
The drive data is saved as binary data, which cannot be modified.
There are various ways of creating and reloading archives via the user interface of the HMI
sl.
● Data can be selected specifically in the data tree and backed up using the "System data"
● The following selection is offered via the "Series startup" softkey:
Storage locations
Archives can be stored in the following directories:
● CompactFlash card at: User/sinumerik/data/archive or Oem/sinumerik/data/archive
● All configured logical drives (USB, network drives)
HMI sl (IM9)
Commissioning Manual, 01/2008, 6FC5397-1DP10-3BA0
softkey.
– Creating and reading in series startup
– Creating PLC hardware upgrade archive (SDBs only)
– Creating and reading in archive of original status
15
141