Instruction Manual
Lenze · Backup & Restore · Software Manual · DMS 1.3 EN · 04/2014 · TD17 15
3Basic concept
3.3 Differences between backup, restore, and update
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3.3 Differences between backup, restore, and update
The »Backup & Restore« tool enables the following actions: backup, restore, and update.
•The processes Backup (saving data), Restore (importing data of a backup), and Update (updating
the software of the controller) are to be distinguished.
•Auto-
Restore and Auto-Update are optimised processes for carrying out a series
commissioning.
3.3.1 Backup
What is a backup?
A backup saves the entire data base of a Lenze Controller.
• The backup saves the following permanently stored data bases of the controller:
• Operating system
•Software
•Project data
• A backup is the basis to be able to carry out a restore in the event of an error. Lenze recommends
the creation of regular backups to avoid data loss.
Functional principle of a backup
• During the creation of a backup on the controller components (from the internal flash memory
and the SD card) are copied to the USB stick.
• The USB stick is the storage medium used for backups. The backup always comprises the
contents of the internal flash memory and the SD card.
• A backup is to be carried out manually. Further information can be found in the following
section: Creating a backup & carrying out recovery
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