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Backup of WeldWise 2400 Settings
One feature with a WeldWise 2400 is that the entire configuration can be quickly restored provided the
proper steps have been taken ahead of time.
The export database utilities provide a great way to back up all of the settings. Refer to the diagram at
the beginning of this document or to the Database Management section in Chapter 6, WMS Reference
Guide, for a description of these functions. It is recommended that system settings be periodically
exported and stored in a safe place.
Note: It is recommended that all Export operations be performed any time it is necessary to perform
any one of the Export operations. This will ensure that all of the exported information located in
the database files is in “synch”.
Following the steps below will provide the best means of recovery:
1) “Delete all welds”, “Delete System Log” and then “Compact Database” as described in the
Recommended Database Maintenance section of this document. This will “clean out” and
minimize the size of the databases.
2) “Export Setup” - This makes a backup of calibration, general setup, as well as the tolerance
defaults and graph setup, and stores the information in the setup.mdb file.
3) “Export Masters” - This makes a backup of each of the masters (includes master tolerance
limits) and stores the information in the masters.mdb file.
4) “Export All” – This makes a backup all of the system information to the livcopy.mdb and
weldcopy.mdb files.
The exported files exist on the WeldWise 2400 hard drive in the ‘\\livcosetup’ folder. If possible these
files should be copied and stored on a separate computer. If an Ethernet connection with the
WeldWise 2400 is not possible, then the following additional steps are also recommended.
Place a blank formatted 3 ½” floppy disk in the WeldWise 2400 floppy drive (A:).
5) “Export Setup to Floppy” - This makes a backup of calibration, general setup, as well as the
tolerance defaults and graph setup, and stores the information in the setup.cmp file (compressed
version of setup.mdb).
6)
“Export Masters to Floppy” - This makes a backup of each of the masters (includes master
tolerance limits) and stores the information in the masters.cmp file (compressed version of
masters.mdb).
The exported files on the floppy disk are compressed database files that contain necessary information
required to recover the WeldWise 2400 settings. The floppy should be stored in a safe place until
needed.
It is also recommended that a copy of livco.mdb and welddata.mdb (in the ‘\\livcosetup’ folder) be
stored on a computer other than the WeldWise 2400 in case something happens that physically
damages the unit.