Backing Up The Instrument Database - Commtest Instruments vbBalancer Instrument Reference Manual

Backing Up the Instrument Database

If you wish to transfer existing balance jobs or recordings to a PC for
backup purposes, you can make a local copy of the instrument
database using the vbXManager application. This instrument
database can then be stored and returned to the instrument at a later
time for review.
Copy Database from the Instrument
Connect the instrument to the PC using the supplied USB
•
cable, or any Ethernet cable.
Start the vbXManager application.
•
Double-click your instrument (identifiable by its serial
•
number) in the new window. The instrument properties
window will open.
Click the Tasks tab then the Copy button in the Copy
•
Database area. Browse to the location you wish to copy the
database to. Enter a name for the file in the File name: field
and click the Save button. A copy of the instrument database
will be saved to the chosen location with a '.pbd' file
extension.
Copy Database to the Instrument
Note: The existing instrument database will be overwritten during
this upload procedure. If you have balance jobs, machines or
recordings you wish to save, copy the existing database to your PC
first.
Connect the instrument to the PC using the supplied USB
•
cable, or any Ethernet cable.
Start the vbXManager application.
•
Double-click your instrument (identifiable by its serial
•
number) in the new window. The instrument properties
window will open.
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