Backup And Restore; Overview - Siemens SIMATIC HMI KP300 Basic mono PN Operating Instructions Manual

Commissioning a project

6.5 Backup and restore

Requirements for online testing
● The project has been transferred to the HMI device.
● The HMI device is in "Online" mode.
Procedure
In "Online" mode, you can test individual project functions on the HMI device without them
being affected by the PLC. PLC tags are updated in this case.
You have the option to test all communication-dependent functions, for example alarms, etc.
Test the operator controls and views of the project.
6.5 Backup and restore
6.5.1

Overview

Backup and restore
You can back up and restore the following data in the internal flash memory of the HMI
device with a PC:
● Project and HMI device image
● Password list
● Recipe data
Use one of the following tools for backup and restore:
● WinCC
● WinCC flexible
● ProSave
General information
NOTICE
Power failure
If a complete restore operation is interrupted due to power failure on the HMI device, the
operating system of the HMI device may be deleted. In this case, you have to reset the HMI
device to its factory settings.
Compatibility conflict
If a message is output on the HMI device warning of a compatibility conflict during the
restore operation, the operating system must be updated.
Note
A data transfer can take several minutes, depending on data volume and transmission rate.
Observe the status display. Do not interrupt the data transfer.
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