Archive Current System

Written By: Trent Plungas (and 2 other contributors)
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Difficulty

Easy

Steps

5

Time Required

00:20:00 - 00:30:00

Sections

1

    • There are five archive components. You can back up or restore any combination of these:

    • NCK (Numeric Control Kernel) Controls CNC system, servo loops, program execution, and G-code pathing. Includes: Machine data, settings, options, user data, tools, magazine data, protection zones, R parameters, offsets, workpieces, programs, cycles, macros, collision avoidance, and compile cycles.

    • PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) Manages machine logic and safety systems. Includes: PLC user program.

    • Drives Controls motors and executes movement. Includes: Sinamics servo data.

    • HMI (Human Machine Interface) Manages the touchscreen and user interface. Includes: Cycle storage, text, templates, apps, configs, logs, user views, and dictionaries.

    • System Settings Stores general configurations. Includes: Drive configs, TCU settings, IP/network settings, and screen layout (mmc.ini).

  2. Press [E-Stop] Go to [Setup] (wrench icon on the left).

    • Press [E-Stop]

    • Go to [Setup] (wrench icon on the left).

    • Select [Set Password] and enter TRAKmt2021 as the manufacturer password.

    • Press [OK].

    • Navigate to [Setup] → [2nd Page] → [Setup Archive]

    • Only Service or Manufacturer level users can create or restore archives.

  3. By default, all components will be highlighted for backup. Press [OK] to confirm, or [Cancel] to exit. You can choose specific components or archive all by default.

    • By default, all components will be highlighted for backup.

    • Press [OK] to confirm, or [Cancel] to exit.

    • You can choose specific components or archive all by default.

    • The system’s default storage path is [Archives/Manufacturer].

    • To change the storage location, use the pop-up window to navigate directories or select an external USB (plugged into the right edge of the pendant).

    • Once ready, press [OK] to finalize and save the archive to the selected directory.

  4. The archive operation will begin, shown by a line of dots scrolling across the lower right corner of the touchscreen. This process may take several minutes.

    • The archive operation will begin, shown by a line of dots scrolling across the lower right corner of the touchscreen.

    • This process may take several minutes.

    • A bar graph will appear to show the archive progress.

    • All green lights on the lower keyboard will flash simultaneously during the operation.

    • Once the archive is complete, the system will display a confirmation message.

  5. Once the archive is created, you can save a backup copy to USB.

    • Once the archive is created, you can save a backup copy to USB.

    • After the machine reboots, you'll be logged out of Manufacturer Mode.

    • Go to [Setup] (wrench icon on the left).

    • Select [Set Password] and enter TRAKmt2021 as the manufacturer password.

    • Navigate to [Setup] → [System data]

    • Then in the file structure go to: Archives → Manufacture

    • Select the archive and press [Copy]

    • Choose a storage device (USB Top or USB Bottom), then press [Paste] to save it.

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Trent Plungas

Member since: 01/14/2021

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Siemens Internal Member of Siemens Internal

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