Endress+Hauser Micropilot FMR56 - Backup State; Comparison Result

Micropilot FMR56, FMR57 FOUNDATION Fieldbus Operating menu
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Additional information Meaning of the options
• Cancel
No action is executed and the user exits the parameter.
• Execute backup
A backup copy of the current device configuration in the HistoROM (built-in in the
device) is saved to the display module of the device.
• Restore
The last backup copy of the device configuration is copied from the display module to the
HistoROM of the device.
• Duplicate
The transmitter configuration is duplicated to another device using the transmitter
display module. The following parameters, which characterize the individual measuring
point are not included in the transmitted configuration:
Medium type
• Compare
The device configuration saved in the display module is compared to the current device
configuration of the HistoROM. The result of this comparison is displayed in the
Comparison result parameter (→  169).
• Clear backup data
The backup copy of the device configuration is deleted from the display module of the
device.
While this action is in progress, the configuration cannot be edited via the local
display and a message on the processing status appears on the display.
If an existing backup is restored to a different device using the Restore option, it may
occur that some device functionalities are no longer available. In some cases even a
device reset will not restore the original status.
In order to transmit a configuration to a different device, the Duplicate option should
always be used.
Backup state
Navigation  Setup → Advanced setup → Conf.backup disp → Backup state
Description Displays which backup action is currently in progress.
Comparison result
Navigation  Setup → Advanced setup → Conf.backup disp → Compar. result
Description Displays the comparison result between the device and the display.