Data Backup; Introduction - HEIDENHAIN iTNC 530 Service Manual

16 Data Backup

16.1 Introduction

Data backup It is often necessary or recommended for service visits to save certain data on the hard disk of
recommended the control!
The PLC data, i.e., the machine specific data of the machine, are mostly interesting for the
service technician.
Available For the data backup of the iTNC 530 the following data interfaces are available (standard):
data interfaces
May 2006
Note
If required, the machine data (PLC partition) for the machine tool can be obtained from the
machine manufacturer or is supplied with the machine.
Caution
If changes were made to the machine (e.g., NC software update, modifications, etc.)
resulting also in changes or adaptations of the machine data (machine parameter,
PLC program, etc.), a new backup for this machine must be created!
An Ethernet interface
Connector X26
An RS 232 interface (V.24)
Connector X27
Connector X127, additionally for the dual-processor control for Windows 2000
An RS 422 interface (V.11)
Connector X28
Connector X128, additionally for the dual-processor control for Windows 2000
Note
The Ethernet interface X26 of the single-processor control is managed by the HEIDENHAIN
operating system (HeROS), of the dual-processor control by Windows 2000.
The serial interfaces X27 and X28 are managed by the HEIDENHAIN operating system
(HeROS), X127 and X128 by Windows 2000.
Note
For the service visit the use of the Ethernet interface is advisable. It is always integrated in
the iTNC and represents the fastest mode of data transfer.
Depending on the Windows system of your laptop/PC, there are different proceedings
regarding the interrogation and setting of the Ethernet configuration.
The following description shows an example with Windows 2000.
Windows knowledge is required! If necessary, ask your system administrator!
For the access to the network settings on your laptop/PC and also on the control, you
require the corresponding access rights (passwords, code numbers, etc.).
If required, contact your system operator or the machine manufacturer!
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