Graco 312353B instruction manual Importing a Matrix Database File

This export process saves all Matrix data, both configu- ration and production data, to the file. Graco recom- mends this export process be done, at minimum, any time the system configuration is changed—a meter’s configuration is changed, a new meter is added, a new user is added, etc. If the PC has a hard disk failure or becomes otherwise unusable, the Matrix application software can be reloaded and the last saved database file can be imported to recover from the event—see Importing a Matrix Database File for details. Graco recommends the backup database file be stored some- where other than the Matrix PC’s hard disk—such as on a network drive, on a CD or DVD, or on an external drive.

This database export process can be done at any time without interfering with normal operation of the Matrix system.

Importing a Matrix Database File

Matrix can import database files created by the export routine described in Exporting the Matrix Database in this manual.

The primary purpose of importing a Matrix database file is to allow recovery from a catastrophic PC hardware or software event, such as a hard disk failure or reinstalla- tion of Windows. It is a process that should not be taken lightly. If the import process is not done correctly, Matrix may malfunction or could fail completely and require a manual reconfiguration of the entire system, including reprogramming of all meters and tank level monitors. Read and understand the database import process and its ramifications before importing a database file.

When a database file is imported, the contents of the file completely replace all elements of data that the Matrix system has. This includes system configuration and pro- duction data.

Configuration data. Configuration data is all the sys- tem setup parameters, such as system, user, meter, tank level monitor, and e-mail event parameters.

Production data. Production data is all data that Matrix generates as part of normal system operation, such as meter dispense history, tank level reporting history, etc.

Since the database file’s contents replace the corre- sponding settings and data in Matrix, any configuration changes made and production data generated since the file’s creation will be lost.

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If there are differences between, for example, meter parameters in the database file and the actual pro- grammed parameters in the meter itself, the resulting system behavior is unpredictable. The meters will have to be reprogrammed to ensure the PC and meters are match exactly. This also applies to tank level monitors. Therefore, export the database to a backup file when- ever the system configuration is changed.

Follow the instructions carefully when import- ing a database file. If this process is not done cor- rectly, Matrix may malfunction or could fail completely and require a manual reconfiguration of the entire system, including reprogramming of all meters and tank level monitors.

The database file being imported must have been cre- ated by the Matrix system you are using. If you’re upgrading from an older version of Matrix PC software to this version, you must contact your authorized Graco distributor for assistance.

The contents of the database file being imported will completely replace all elements of data that the existing system has. This includes system configuration and pro- duction data.

The import process is not reversible, meaning that you can’t “undo” the import. However, there are precautions that you can take to recover an previous database fol- lowing an import (see step 3 of the import instructions below).

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