Emerson AC8 Backup & Upload Configuration File - Backup, Service Terminal Interface only

System and Control Options

7.9.5Backup and Upload Configuration File (Service Terminal Interface only)

This operation may be performed only through the Service Terminal Interface. It permits the user to make a copy of the AC8’s configuration settings and save it as a file on the computer connected through the RS232 port. Should the need arise, the user can upload the configuration file from the computer to the AC8, instead of re-entering the settings manually.

To access these options:

1.Connect to the AC8 either from a remote computer or through the RS232 port (see A.2 - Connecting to the Service Terminal Interface).

2.At the Main Menu, enter 0 (zero—Setup System - Login Required).

3.At the Login Menu, enter your password, then press the Enter key.

4.At the Setup Menu, enter 7 (Setup System Information).

5.At the Setup System Information Menu, enter 5 (Backup & Upload Configuration File). The Backup & Upload Configuration File menu appears, shown below:

Backup & Upload Configuration File - Backup (Service Terminal Interface only)

BACKUP AND UPLOAD CONFIGURATION FILE

Backup from panel saves panel configurations

Upload to panel restores panel configurations

Select to backup or upload file

1=BACKUP CONFIGURATION FILE 2=UPLOAD CONFIGURATION FILE 3=RETURN TO SETUP SYSTEM INFO MENU 4=RETURN TO SETUP MENU

5=RETURN TO MAIN MENU

SELECT A NUMBER:1

6.Enter 1 to back up the configuration file from the AC8 to the computer and proceed to Step 8,

OR

7.Enter 2 to upload the configuration file from the computer to the AC8 and proceed to Step 13. NOTE: This will replace the current configuration settings in the AC8 with the most recent backup.

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