ComProX2 - backup and restore configuration

Owned by Katja Winkler
Last updated: 2022-12-23 by Sebastian Schmidt
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Introduction

This Application Note shows how to copy a configuration from one device to another, using the Tool ComProX2.

In this example, a Gateway NT 50 is used.

This procedure should only be used, in case a device needs to be replaced and the project, which has been used to configure it, is missing.

If there is any chance to do so, the common way of configuration via Sycon.net or Communication Studio should be used.

Back up an existing configuration

Foremost, the existing Firmware and Configuration needs to be copied from the device to a local drive.

TCP IP Setup

Since the NT 50 has to be connected via TCP, make sure that the device has an IP address assigned.

Change the TCP IP Setup according to the used IP address:

Add an IP Range via and fill in the IP address:

Open device

Select "Connection → Open". After some seconds, a window showing the TCP connection should open.

Select the device and click "OK" to open it.

 

After opening the device, the file system will be automatically shown in the main window.

This could take some seconds.

Backup All

Using "Connection → Backup All", the whole content of the file system can be saved on your local PC.


The stored folder structure is created according to the file system

After the process has been completed, select "Connection → Close", to disconnect from the device.

Copying a configuration to another device

Open new device

Now change the connection to the new device and open it via "Connection → Open"

Clear File system

Delete all previously available files from the file system, by selecting "Connection → Clear All".

Caution, do not turn off the power to the device! Otherwise, it will no longer start properly due to not running firmware and will have to be reset at our facility.


Restore File system

Now download all files from the backup folder to the device by selecting "Connection → Restore all".

Select the complete Backup folder, created in the previous process.

Do not interrupt the connection during the download process.


Reset

Trigger a reset after all files have been loaded into the file system.

The SYS LED must light up green after the restart. If it flashes green-yellow, the firmware is not starting up correctly.