Procedure For Backing Up During Startup - Siemens SIMOTION D410 Series Commissioning Manual

6.2.2.4

Procedure for backing up during startup

Procedure
Backing up diagnostic data and non-volatile data during startup provides you with diagnostic
information without websites/TO alarm information.
Backing up during startup is particularly advisable for SIMOTION devices that are not run
capable or have crashed.
Diagnostic data and non-volatile data are backed up
● Using a service selector switch or
● Using an INI file saved on the CompactFlash Card
The procedure for each is described below.
Service selector switch
Data are backed up using a service selector switch as follows:
1. Set the service selector switch to "Diagnostics" (i.e. set DIP switch S7 to ON).
Figure 6-2
2. Switch the D410 off and on again.
3. Wait for the device to start up.
4. Once the backup is complete, switch off the D410.
5. Remove the CompactFlash Card and reset the service selector switch to its original
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The switch positions of the mode selector switches are not relevant (i.e. the operating
mode set remains unchanged).
Writing diagnostic data using a switch position
The diagnostic data and non-volatile data are backed up to the CompactFlash Card
during startup, provided that this is still possible and is not prevented by HW
defects,for example.
setting.
Service and diagnostics
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