Reading from a drive
Drives that were previously programmed and operating in the field can be backed up to an MCT 10
project file. There are 2 ways to accomplish this. To back up a drive's active parameter settings to
project file, follow the instructions listed below.
Method 1
Connect to a live drive via USB or serial communication
Highlight the connected drive with the mouse
Right click, select Copy and wait until it's finished
Highlight the project, right click and select Paste
Method 2
Open MCT 10 and create a new project drive that mimics the actual drive
Highlight the project drive of interest that has default settings
Right click, select Read from Drive and wait until it's finished
The project drive will now have the same parameter settings as the actual drive. You can save the
project (File –> Save As) to your laptop and the settings will now be securely stored.
This guide is just a basic introduction of MCT 10 setup software functionality, and there are many
other features that have not been discussed. Take some time to explore the software and uncover
some useful features on your own. Right clicking will often bring up other available options
including comparisons, scope traces, copy & paste features and a whole lot more.
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