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8. Saving and Restoring Configuration Parameters
After the CMS-6R4 has been properly configured, parameters can be
downloaded and saved as an ASCII text file on your local or remote PC. Later,
if the configuration is accidentally altered, the file with the saved parameters
can be uploaded to automatically reconfigure the unit without the need to
manually assign each parameter.
Saved parameters can also be uploaded to other CMS-6R4 units. This allows
rapid set-up when several units will be configured with the same parameters.
The "Save Parameters" procedure can be performed from any terminal
emulation program (e.g. ProComm, Crosstalk, Hyperterminal, etc.), which
allows downloading of ASCII files.
Notes:
• Although this function is only available via the Text Interface,
parameters that are defined via the Web Browser Interface will also
be sent to the ASCII file.
• Note that the "Save Parameters" feature is only available when the
Supervisor Mode is active.

8.1. Sending Parameters to a File

1. Start your communications program and access the CMS-6R4 command
mode using a Password and port that permit access to Supervisor Level
commands.
2. When the CMS-6R4 command prompt appears, type /U and press
[Enter]. The CMS-6R4 will prompt you to prepare your communications
program. Set up your communications program to receive an ASCII
download, and specify a name for the file that will receive the saved
parameters (e.g. CMS6R4.PAR).
3. When the communications program is ready to receive the file, return to
the CMS-6R4 command mode, and press [Enter] to proceed.
4. The CMS-6R4 will send a series of ASCII command lines which specify
the currently selected parameters.