System archives38
10
10.1 Restoring an archive
To install or restore an archive from a USB flash memory device
1. On the Main Menu, click the Main tenance button. The button will only be displayed if access
is allowed with the current login p ermissions.
2. Click the Backup/Restore Archive ta b.
3. Click Restore Archive From USB. The system will search for an active USB drive. If not found,
a dialog box stating “Can't find any USB drive” will display.
4. Select the directory where the Archive is loca ted. An example of an Archiv e Directory is as
follows: ELVSArchive_12212004_180230. The directory name contains the date and time th e
archive was taken.
5. Once a valid Archive director y is selected, the Restore button will be enabled. Click the
Restore button.
6. A confirmation dialog box will display. Click Yes to proceed.
7. The Archive is now restored. Click the Close button to exit. The sy stem will automatically
eject the USB device.
8. Next, a dialog box will prompt you to restart the system. The system must be restarted for
the new settings to take effect.
The following files are restored in the process:
•Setting Files
•Multipoint Configuration and Breaker Settings
•One Line, Elevation Files, and Control Panel screen files
•Event Logs (optional)
•Fault Reports (optional)
•Waveforms (optional)
10.2 Creating an archive
To create an archive and save it to a USB flash mem ory device
1. On the Main Menu, click the Main tenance button. The button will only be displayed if access
is allowed with the current login p ermissions.
2. Click the Backup/Restore Archive ta b.
3. Click the Backup Archive to USB butto n.
4. Select the files to backup in the Archive Files Selection dialog box as in Figure10-2.
NOTE: The log files may be very large in size and are not required to recreate a system. It is
recommended to clear all three log files.