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There are several methods for file backup. This section describes the configuration file backup and the update of the startup
(cold) configuration from the Save and restore utility. Make sure to collect the XFC data as described in section 6.2.1, Data
collection.
To backup configuration files:
Start PCCU. The main PCCU screen displays.
On the main PCCU screen, on the top menu, select Operate > File Utilities> Save and Restore Utility or click the
Save and Restore Utility icon on the toolbar.
Click Save Station Files at the bottom of the screen. The Save Station files dialog box displays.
In the Save to field, verify or define the location (path) to save the backup file. Take note of the file location for later
retrieval. The default path stores the backup files in the StationFiles directory under the PCCU installation directory.
The backup file default name is the station ID with the .xfc extension.
Click OK.
Wait for the backup to complete. Progress status messages display at the bottom of the screen.
When the upload complete message displays, select Yes to restore (copy) the warm configuration to tfCold.
IMPORTANT NOTE: It is recommended that the startup (cold) configuration is updated with the running (warm)
configuration to ensure that the XFC has the most up-to-date configuration should it experience a cold start.
Wait for the tfCold update to complete. Progress status messages display at the bottom of the screen.
Verify that the update is complete by expanding tfCold on the navigation tree. Compare the contents of tfCold with
tfData and ensure the configuration files now show in tfCold.
6.2.3 Restoring configuration files (Restore)
The Restore function sends the backup file to the flow computer to restore operation, if the configuration is lost or corrupted.
This procedure assumes that a configuration file backup exists (see section 6.2.2, Back up configuration files (save)).
To restore configuration and calibration data files:
Start PCCU. The main PCCU screen displays.
On the main PCCU screen, on the top menu, select Operate > File Utilities> Save and Restore Utility or click the
Save and Restore Utility icon on the toolbar. The Save and Restore screen displays.
Click Restore Station Files at the bottom of the screen. The Restore Station Files dialog box displays.
Define or verify the file path where the backup file is located. If there are several backup files, make sure to select the
desired one.
Click OK.
Wait for the restore to complete. Progress status messages display at the bottom of the screen.
Perform a cold-start (cold boot) to load the restored data. Select the cold start method in section 6.4, Performing a
Cold Boot, page 111.
When the XFC completes its boot sequence, verify the unit is functioning properly.
6.3 Performing a Warm Boot
A warm boot is the result of cycling the power off the board without disconnecting, or disabling the lithium battery. No data
should be lost. A warm boot can be initiated from a hardware or software standpoint. The following will take the user through
both methods.
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