Backing Up Data; Backing Up To A Personal Computer - Omron F160 Operation Manual

Backing Up Data

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Backing Up Data

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Precaution
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Backing Up to a Personal Computer

Saving Data to the Computer
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This section explains how to make backup copies of data to flash memory or a
computer.
When the power to the F160 is turned OFF, all data settings are cleared. The
F160 loads data saved to flash memory at startup. Therefore, when settings
are changed, in order not to lose these settings, be sure to save them to flash
memory.
The 5 types of system and scene data listed below can be backed up on a
computer or Memory Card. The same data can also be loaded from a com-
puter to the F160. Saving and loading data enables using the same data on
other F160 Controllers.
It is recommended that data is backed up in case data is lost or the F160 mal-
functions.
Data
System data Settings under SYS.
Scene group data Scene data (scenes 0 to 31) for specified scene group.
Scene data Settings under SET.
System data and Both the system data and scene group data (for the scene group
scene group data currently displayed) together.
Image data Saved measurement images in BMP format. This is the basic
image format for Windows and so the images can be displayed
on a personal computer.
Image data is saved as frame images.
Even if Field is selected for the Camera mode, the images will be converted to
frame images before being saved.
Do not turn OFF the power or input a RESET signal while a message is being
displayed in any save or load operation. Data in memory will be destroyed, and
the F160 may not operate correctly the next time it is started.
This section describes data transfer procedures, using Hyper Terminal, a stan-
dard tool for Windows 98 and Windows NT4.0.
This example is based on the presumption that an RS-232C cable has been
commented to the COM1 port on the personal computer. Make the necessary
adjustments when the cable is connected to a different port. If using different
communications software, refer to the relevant manual.
Data is transferred using XMODEM (-CRC or -SUM) or ZMODEM protocol.
XMODEM (-1K) is not supported.
Data
F160
1. Connect the RS-232C cable to the COM1 port on the personal computer
and the RS-232C/422 connector on the F160.
2. Make the F160 communications settings (serial).
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