Backup/Restore - Mitsubishi Electric GOT SIMPLE GS2110-WTBD User Manual

15.8 BACKUP/RESTORE

15.8.1 BACKUP/RESTORE
Setting data, including a sequence program, parameters, and setting values, for a controller connected to the GOT can be
saved (backed up) in a memory card or USB memory in the GOT.
The following shows features of the backup/restore function.
■1. Backing up or restoring system without personal computer for reducing downtime
Setting data for a controller connected to the GOT can be backed up, and the data can be restored to the controller.
With backing up setting data for a controller, the data can be restored to the controller with the GOT connected to the
controller even though the controller has to be replaced because of problems, including failures. As a result, the system
can be easily restored.
■2. Enabling creating the same system without personal computer
With restoring the backed up setting data to controllers in other systems, the same system can be created without a
personal computer.
■3. Improving security
When the backup/restore function is used, browsing and changing setting data is limited with a password and the
security is improved.
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15.8 BACKUP/RESTORE
Backing up setting data to a SD card
Restore the backup data
to the controller.
Password authentication
SD card
SD card
Password authentication