Prosave

What is ProSave?
Device-specific transfer ports 2
Supported languages 3
SIMATIC HMI
Installation of options 4
WinCC flexible 2008
ProSave Data backup
5
(backup/restore)
Transfer of operating
systems 6
System Manual
Transfer of authorizations 7
Transfer via USB 8
Installing a USB driver 9
Instructions (ProTool) 10
Instructions (WinCC flexible) 11
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Table of contents
1 What is ProSave? ...................................................................................................................................... 5
2 Device-specific transfer ports..................................................................................................................... 7
3 Supported languages................................................................................................................................. 9
4 Installation of options ............................................................................................................................... 11
5 Data backup (backup/restore).................................................................................................................. 13
6 Transfer of operating systems ................................................................................................................. 17
7 Transfer of authorizations ........................................................................................................................ 19
8 Transfer via USB ..................................................................................................................................... 21
9 Installing a USB driver ............................................................................................................................. 23
10 Instructions (ProTool) .............................................................................................................................. 25
10.1 Installing an option (ProTool) .......................................................................................................25
10.2 Backing up data (ProTool) ...........................................................................................................26
10.3 Transferring an operating system (ProTool) ................................................................................27
10.4 Transferring authorizations (ProTool) ..........................................................................................28
11 Instructions (WinCC flexible).................................................................................................................... 31
11.1 Installing an option (WinCC flexible)............................................................................................31
11.2 Backing up data (WinCC flexible) ................................................................................................32
11.3 Transferring an operating system (WinCC flexible) .....................................................................33
11.4 Restore factory settings ...............................................................................................................34
11.4.1 Restore factory settings in serial operation..................................................................................34
11.4.2 Restoring factory settings by way of Ethernet .............................................................................37
11.5 Transferring authorizations (WinCC flexible) ...............................................................................42
11.6 Transferring license keys (WinCC flexible)..................................................................................43
Index........................................................................................................................................................ 47
ProSave
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What is ProSave? 1
Functionality
ProSave provides all functions necessary to transfer data between the configuration
computer and the HMI device.
● Installation and removal of drivers and options
● Information pertaining to installed and installable options on an HMI device.
● Data backup via backup/restore
● Operating system transfer for the following devices:
– Windows CE-based devices
– OP 73micro, OP 73A, TP 177micro, TP 177A, OP 77A
● Transfer of authorizations
ProSave is integrated into ProTool/WinCC flexible and can also be installed as a standalone
solution. Thus, in the case of service with a standalone installation, e.g. after the swapping of
devices without the use of ProTool/WinCC flexible, you can restore to a target device the
original data that was previously backed up using ProSave.
You can set any regional language available in ProTool/WinCC flexible for the ProSave user
interface.
Integrated mode
ProSave is installed on the configuration computer as part of a standard ProTool/WinCC
flexible installation. The entire functionality of ProSave is available on the configuration
computer within ProTool/WinCC flexible by calling the "Project ► Transfer" command. Thus,
you do not need to open a separate tool.
Note
ProSave running on devices with Windows CE operating system only supports standalone
mode for USB/PPI connections.
In integrated mode, the ProSave dialogs are started from within a project. This has the
advantage that all necessary specifications (e.g. target device, transfer settings, language
setting) are transferred from the project.
Standalone mode
You can also install ProSave from the ProTool/WinCC Flexible Standalone CD and run it
without ProTool/WinCC flexible installation, for example, for service tasks.
Standalone installation requires explicit device and transfer settings in the ProSave interface.
ProSave
What is ProSave?
ProSave area of application

ProSave can be used with the following HMI devices:
● Line devices: TD 17, OP 7, OP 17, C7-633, C7-634
● Graphics devices: OP 27, TP 27, OP 37, TP 37
● All existing Windows CE-based devices
● OP 73micro, OP 73A, TP 177micro, TP 177A, OP 77A
Note
So that the individual HMI devices can be used with the current version of ProSave, the
devices must meet the following operating system specifications:
• Graphics devices: V4.0 or higher
• Line devices: V5.2 or higher
The required operating system versions for Windows CE-based devices are provided with
ProTool/WinCC flexible.
New HMI devices which are only supported as of WinCC flexible 2005 use the new
License Keys for licensing. Use Automation License Manager to transfer the licenses, as
ProSave cannot be used to license these devices.
See also
Transfer via USB (Page 21)
Installing a USB driver (Page 23)
ProSave
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Device-specific transfer ports 2
Transfer options
You can transfer data between the configuration computer and the HMI device over the
following transfer routes:
TD17 OP27 C7-635 TP C7-636 TP

OP7 TP27 TOUCH TOUCH
OP17 OP37 C7-635 OP KEY C7-636 OP KEY
C7-633 TP37
C7-634
serial Yes Yes Yes Yes
MPI No No Yes Yes
Ethernet No No Yes 1) Yes
USB No No No Yes
USB/PPI cable No No No Yes
OP 73micro TP 170micro TP 177micro

serial Yes Yes Yes
MPI No No No
Ethernet No No No
USB No No No
USB/PPI cable Yes Yes Yes
KTP400 KTP600 KTP600 KTP1000 KTP1000 TP1500

Basic PN Basic DP Basic PN Basic DP Basic PN Basic PN
serial No Yes No Yes No No
MPI No Yes No Yes No No
Ethernet Yes No Yes No Yes Yes
USB No No No No No No
USB/PPI No Yes No Yes No No
cable
Mobile Mobile Panel Mobile Panel Mobile Panel Mobile Panels

Panel 170 177 DP 177 PN 277 Wireless
serial Yes Yes Yes Yes No
ProSave
Device-specific transfer ports
Mobile Mobile Panel Mobile Panel Mobile Panel Mobile Panels

Panel 170 177 DP 177 PN 277 Wireless
MPI Yes Yes No Yes No
Ethernet Yes1) No Yes Yes Yes
Ethernet/ No No No No Yes
Wireless
USB No No No Yes Yes
USB/PPI No Yes Yes Yes No
cable
OP 73 OP OP TP TP 170B TP TP 177B TP 270 TP 277

77A 77B 170A OP 170B 177A OP 177B OP 270 OP 277
serial Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
MPI Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Ethernet No No No No Yes1) No Yes Yes1) Yes
USB No No Yes No No No Yes Yes Yes
USB/PPI Yes Yes No No No Yes Yes No Yes
cable
MP 177 MP 270B MP 277 MP 370 MP 377

serial Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
MPI Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Ethernet Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
USB Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
USB/PPI cable Yes No Yes No No
Note
In the case of a USB connection, the driver provided on the ProTool/WinCC flexible CD is to
be installed on the PC.
The OP 73 HMI does not support the "Restore via MPI" function. The system will output a
general error message if you select this function.
1) OP170B, TP170B MONO, TP170B COLOR, Mobile Panel 170, OP 270 and TP 270 devices only support
Ethernet communication with external Ethernet card (CF or PC card, depending on the type of device).
ProSave
Supported languages 3
Changing languages
When changing languages, we must differentiate between integrated and standalone mode.
Integrated mode
ProSave supports all user interface languages provided by ProTool/WinCC flexible. The
language setting is specified by ProTool/WinCC flexible.
Standalone mode
In standalone mode, you have the option of selecting the language of the user interface
yourself. The following languages are available:
● German
● English
● French
● Italian
● Spanish
● Chinese simplified
● Korean
● Japanese
● Traditional Chinese
To select a language, use the "Language" menu command in ProSave. ProSave must be
restarted for the language change to take effect.
ProSave
Installation of options 4
Available options
ProSave allows you to install additional options supplied with ProTool/WinCC flexible at a
later time. Likewise, you can install options purchased separately from ProTool/WinCC
flexible at a later time.
These additional options are then available to you in your project on the HMI device, e.g.:
● Soft-SPS WinAC/MP
Note
The installation of options is only possible for the Windows CE-based devices with the
exception of the TP 170A.
Installing an option
The installation of an option takes place in ProSave integrated mode within a configuration.
The options that can be installed depend on the target device of the configuration selected.
The options that can be installed are displayed. The connection settings are already preset
in the communications settings of the configuration.
Select the "File ► Transfer ► Options" menu command in ProTool/WinCC flexible to install
new options in integrated mode.
In standalone ProSave, specify the target device and the connection setting on the "General"
tab. Install the new options from the "Options" tab.
Note
If you transfer an option to a device that is not properly configured, "Could not run
application! Starting transfer" may appear once the transfer is complete.
This alarm refers only to the missing configuration. The option is transferred without error.
ProSave
Data backup (backup/restore) 5
Archiving data with ProSave
With ProSave, you have the option of easily and centrally archiving data, even without
ProTool/WinCC flexible. You can thus quickly resume operation after a system failure or
when a device was replaced. The backed-up data is simply transferred to the new target
device and thus restored to its original state.
A backup of a device can take place and be restored on any storage medium (restore), e.g.
on a data server.
Note
For Windows CE devices, a backup/restore can be performed independently of ProSave by
backing up the data directly from the device to an external storage medium. External storage
medium are, for example, memory cards or USB mass storage devices. For additional
information, refer to the appropriate product manuals.
For Windows CE devices, a compressed file with the extension *.psb is created during
backup. For graphics and line devices, a compressed file with the extension *.psr is created.
Note
You can continue to use compressed backup files from line and graphics devices that were
created with an older version of ProSave. You must change the extension of the backup file
to *.psr before the restore procedure.
Backup/restore allows you to backup or restore various data. The data that can be backed
up is not freely selectable. The data types depend on the target device of the configuration:
TD17 OP27 OP77B, OP 170B, TP 170A, TP 170B

OP7 TP27 Mobile Panel 170, Mobile Panels 177,
OP17 OP37 Mobile Panels 277
C7-633 TP37 OP 73micro, OP 73A, TP 177micro, TP 177A,
C7-634 OP 77A
C7-636 C7-635 TP, C7-635 OP
OP 270, TP 270
OP 277, TP 277
MP 270, MP 270B, MP 370
MP 177, MP 277, MP 377
Complete Yes Yes Yes
firmware, configuration, firmware, RT / FW / image, configuring, recipes, passwords,
recipes, passwords, configuration, settings,
settings (brightness, for recipes however not from external storage media1)
example)
ProSave
Data backup (backup/restore)
TD17 OP27 OP77B, OP 170B, TP 170A, TP 170B

OP7 TP27 Mobile Panel 170, Mobile Panels 177,
OP17 OP37 Mobile Panels 277
C7-633 TP37 OP 73micro, OP 73A, TP 177micro, TP 177A,
C7-634 OP 77A
C7-636 C7-635 TP, C7-635 OP
OP 270, TP 270
OP 277, TP 277
MP 270, MP 270B, MP 370
MP 177, MP 277, MP 377
Firmware / Yes Yes No
configuration firmware, configuration firmware,
configuration
Recipes Yes Yes, including Yes, however not from external storage media1)
PCMCIA card
User No No Yes, however not from external storage media1)
administration
1) Memory cards or USB mass storage device, depending on the HMI device
Note
HMI devices series 177, 277 and 377
Observer the following notes when executing a "Complete" Backup/Restore operation:
• License Keys are included in the backup. ProSave checks during the Restore whether
the License Keys are available on the HMI device and in the backup data. You have the
following options in this situation:
– Cancel the Restore operation if you first want to backup the License Keys of the HMI
device.
You have to restart Restore.
– Continue the Restore operation if you prefer to overwrite the License Keys of the HMI
device.
• A "complete restore" operation irrevocably overwrites all existing device data, including
the operating system.
• If the restore operation is interrupted you must once again download the operating
system to the HMI device via the serial port or via the Ethernet port by using the
bootstrap mechanism before you can initiate a new restore operation.
• All installed options are included in the backup. The program always backs up all data of
the option which are retained after "POWER OFF".
ProSave
Data backup (backup/restore)
Note
This note applies to the following HMI devices:
• Windows CE HMI devices with the exception of series 177, 277 and 377
• OP 73micro, OP 73A, TP 177micro, TP 177A, OP 77A
Authorizations and license keys are lost during a "complete" backup/restore operation.
Note
When operating with line devices, the restore program checks whether the configured recipe
structure matches the data records backed up on the device. If the recipes to be restored do
not match the configured structure the program generates an error message with reference
to the corresponding recipe number and then restarts the device.
Backup/Restore in integrated mode

Run Backup/Restore in integrated mode by selecting the "File ► Transfer ► Backup" or "File
► Transfer ► Restore" command in ProTool/WinCC flexible.
Backup/Restore in standalone mode

Set the transfer parameters and the device selection in the ProSave interface using the
"General," "Backup" and "Restore" tabs when running ProSave in standalone mode.
Note
It is advisable to run the backup and restore operation via USB or Ethernet, as these ports
provide the fastest data transmission rates.
ProSave
Transfer of operating systems 6
Transferring operating systems
An operating system transfer is only supported by the following HMI devices:
● Window CE-based HMI devices
● OP 73micro, OP 73A, TP 177micro, TP 177A, OP 77A
Include the current operating systems of the HMI devices when you install ProTool or
WinCC flexible on the configuration PC.
If the target device has a version of the operating system that is older than that required by
the configuration (ProTool/WinCC flexible version), an message appears during the transfer
of the configuration indicating that the target device must be upgraded.
If the project transfer cannot be performed due to the wrong operating system version, then
the transfer is terminated as a rule. The operating system transfer must be explicitly
triggered by the user.
Note
Transferring operating systems with MP 377 on PROFIBUS
Due to the size of the image and the baud rates available at PROFIBUS, an image transfer
at the MP 377 using PROFIBUS can take up to an hour.
Transfer operating systems or images via USB or Ethernet.
Note
An operating system transfer deletes all data on the target device, including existing
Authorizations and License Keys. You should therefore start by returning the Authorizations
or License Keys to the license disk or to the storage location of the License Keys.
You should export user data saved on the internal flash memory, such as passwords and
recipes, to an external data memory and then reload it to the HMI device after the operating
system has been transferred.
Transferring operating systems in integrated mode

If ProSave is operating in integrated mode you initiate the transfer of an operating system by
selecting the "Project ► Transfer ► Update Operating System" menu command.
Transferring operating systems in standalone mode

If you are operating ProSave in standalone mode, transfer an operating system using the
"Update" feature on the "OS Update" tab.
ProSave
Transfer of operating systems
Note
If the transfer of the operating system is terminated prematurely, there is no longer an
operating system on the target device. In this case, you can only download an operating
system by activating the "bootstrap" mechanism.
Restore factory settings

With an operating system transfer, communication between the configuration computer and
the target device take place via the operating system of the target device. The "Restore
factory settings" mechanism, however, involves ProSave communication with the boot loader
of the target device.
Depending on the HMI device, the communication is possible via the following connections:
● Serial connection via a USB/PPI cable
● Via Ethernet for HMI devices without serial ports
Set the type of communication on the "General" tab.
The advantage of the operating system transfer using the "Restore factory settings"
mechanism is that the transfer can be performed regardless of the state or version of the
operating system of the target device. Once the transfer has been started in ProSave, the
target device must be switched off and on (booted) so that the target device can make
contact by means of the boot loader.
Note
The data transfer rate in serial communication or with USB/PPI cable is lower compared to
USB or Ethernet communication.
ProSave
Transfer of authorizations 7
Introduction
Some options for HMI devices with Windows CE are provided with license protection. You
transfer the authorization from the computer to the device with a license disk and you can
also transfer it back to the disk again.
During a backup, authorizations are not saved on a device.
Note
The transfer of authorizations is only possible for the Windows CE-based devices with the
exception of the TP 170A.
Transferring authorizations in integrated mode

Start the transfer of authorizations in integrated mode by selecting the "File ► Transfer ►
Authorize" menu command.
Transferring authorizations in standalone mode

If you run ProSave as a standalone, transfer authorizations via the "Authorize" tab.
Note
The return transfer of the authorization can only be performed via the disk, from which the
authorization was installed or on which it is still installed.
Note
Transfer the new license keys using the Automation License Manager.
ProSave
Transfer via USB 8
Introduction
A USB connection enables you to connect a PC with ProSave installation and an HMI
device. For this you require a suitable USB host adapter and a USB driver, which is provided
on the ProTool/WinCC flexible CD 2. Transfer via USB is only possible on Windows CE-
based HMI devices with a USB port.
Note
Only use the USB driver provided on the ProTool/WinCC flexible CD 2, as otherwise this
may result in problems during transfer of the projects.
Data transfer between a PC and an HMI device using USB host adapters from various
manufacturers has proven successful . More detailed information on the adapters used and
the manufacturers/suppliers can be found on the following Web page:
http://support.automation.siemens.com/WW/view/de/19142034
Transfer via USB

The following conditions must be met to ensure successful data transfer using a USB host
adapter:
● You must use a USB host adapter.
● You must have installed the driver provided on the ProTool/WinCC flexible CD 2.
● The HMI used must be based on Windows CE and must have a USB port.
An overview of the Windows CE-based HMI-devices can be found in the chapter "What is
ProSave?".
When all the requirements have been met, the PC can be connected to the HMI device and
data transfer can be started.
See also
What is ProSave? (Page 5)
Installing a USB driver (Page 23)
ProSave
Installing a USB driver 9
Introduction
In order to transfer data from a PC with a ProSave installation to an HMI using a USB host
adapter, you must install a suitable USB driver on the PC.
Note
Only use the USB driver provided on the ProTool/WinCC flexible CD 2, as otherwise this
may result in problems during transfer of the projects.
Requirement
● You must have the ProTool/WinCC flexible CD 2.
● You are using a USB host-to-host cable.
● The HMI device has a USB interface.
Installing the USB driver under Windows XP

1. Connect the USB host adapter to the PC's USB port. Do not connect the HMI to the other
end until installation of the driver on the PC is completed. The USB host adapter will be
automatically detected by automatic hardware detection under Windows XP. The driver
installation wizard starts automatically.
2. If you are prompted to connect to Windows Update, select "No, not this time". Click "Next"
to start installation with the help of the wizard.
3. Enable the option button "Install software from a list or specific source." Click "Next" to
confirm your selection and continue with installation.
4. Activate the "Search removable media" check box. Insert the ProTool/WinCC flexible CD
2 in the CD drive and click "Next". The system will search the ProTool/WinCC flexible CD
2 for the corresponding driver for the USB host adapter.
5. The drivers available on the CD will be displayed. The wizard automatically selects the
correct driver "E:\Support\DeviceDriver\USB\WinXP\BULKUSB.sys" for Windows XP.
Check the selection, then click "Next."
Note
The "Hardware installation" dialog box indicates that the software found has not passed
Windows Logo testing. The unsuccessful Logo test does not have any effects on the
functioning of the USB driver. Continue with the installation.
6. To continue with installation, click on "Continue Anyway" in the "Hardware Installation"

dialog box". The driver is installed.
ProSave
Installing a USB driver
7. Click "Finish". The installation is complete.
Result
The driver required for the USB host-to-host cable has been installed.
See also
What is ProSave? (Page 5)
Transfer via USB (Page 21)
ProSave
Instructions (ProTool) 10
10.1 Installing an option (ProTool)
Principle
You can install an option with ProSave standalone or from within ProTool. You get the same
dialogs in both cases.
If you want to install the option from within ProTool (integrated mode), start ProSave from
within a project. You then no longer need to perform the general settings (device and
connection selection), since these settings are transferred from the project.
Note
This functionality is not available when operating with USB/PPI cable.
Procedure
1. Connect the HMI to the PC using a standard cable which is suitable for the selected
transfer type.
2. Check the parameters for the desired transfer type on the HMI device and switch to
transfer mode.
3. From within ProTool: Select the "File ► Transfer ► Options" command.
ProSave standalone: Open ProSave and go to the "General" tab.
4. Only for ProSave standalone: Select the device and communication type, and then set
the communication parameters.
Change to the "Options" tab.
5. The "Options" tab returns all installed options, including options which are available for
installation. Press the "Device status" button to list all installed options.
6. Select the option to install.
7. Press ">>" to transfer the option.
Uninstall the option by removing it from the list using the "<<" button.
Note
This functionality is not available for C7-636 Touch.
ProSave
Instructions (ProTool)
10.2 Backing up data (ProTool)
10.2 Backing up data (ProTool)
Principle
You can perform a backup/restore with ProSave standalone or from within ProTool. You get
the same dialogs in both cases.
If you want to perform a backup/restore from within ProTool, start ProSave from within a
project. You then no longer need to perform the general settings (device and connection
selection), since these settings are transferred from the project.
Note
With backup/restore, you cannot backup all types of data for each target device. See the
overview in the table of transfer options under "What is ProSave."
Note
Performing a backup
transfer type.
transfer mode.
3. From within ProTool: Select the "File ► Transfer ► Backup" command.
Change to the "Backup" tab.
5. Select the type of data of which you want to generate a backup copy: Complete backup,
firmware/configuration, recipes or user administration.
6. Enter a path for the backup file.
7. Run the backup by pressing "Start Backup".
This operation may take some time, depending on the type of connection selected.
Restoring data
transfer type.
transfer mode.
3. From within ProTool: Select the "File ► Transfer ► Restore" command.
ProSave
10.3 Transferring an operating system (ProTool)
Change to the "Restore" tab.
5. Select the backup file to restore.
7. Press "Start Restore" to start the restore operation.
Note
10.3 Transferring an operating system (ProTool)
Principle
You can perform an operating system transfer for Windows CE-based devices with ProSave
standalone or from within ProTool. You get the same dialogs in both cases.
If you want to perform an operating system transfer from within ProTool, start ProSave from
Note
Previously existing authorizations are irrevocably deleted from the device. Back up the
authorizations to the license disk beforehand.
Note
Distinguish between two scenarios when transferring an operating system:
1. An operating system of version 6.0 (or higher) is already installed on the target device. In
this case, you can transfer an operating system without activating the "Bootstrap"
mechanism.
2. There is no operating system on the target device. In this case, execute the "Bootstrap"
mechanism.
Transferring an operating system

1. From within ProTool: Select the "File ► Transfer ► OS Update" command.
2. Only for ProSave standalone: Select the device type and a connection and set the
communication parameters.
3. Go to the "OS Update" tab.
ProSave
10.4 Transferring authorizations (ProTool)
4. Select the Windows CE operating system to transfer.

The "OS Update" tab shows all devices supported by the operating system, including the
operating system version. Press the "Device status" button to view the operating system
versions currently available on the target device.
5. Run the transfer by pressing "Update".
Note
Communication with USB/PPI cable is only supported for Windows CE devices with
ProSave Standalone.
Bootstrapping
The "Bootstrap" mechanism is activated on a target device in order to install a new operating
system or update an existing operating system which does not yet support the functionality.
1. Shut down power to the target device.
2. Interconnect the serial ports of the target device and of the configuration PC by means of
serial cable.
3. From within ProTool: Select the "File ► Transfer ► OS Update" command.
operating system version. Press the "Device status" button to view the operating system
versions currently available on the target device.
7. Press "Update" and power up the target device to run the transfer.
Note
Principle
You can transfer authorizations with ProSave standalone or from within ProTool. You get the
same dialogs in both cases.
If you want to transfer authorizations from within ProTool, start ProSave from within a
ProSave
With the "Authorize" function, you can also transfer an authorization located on a device
back to the license disk, e.g. before an operating system update.
Note
Procedure
transfer type.
transfer mode.
3. From within ProTool: Select the "File ► Transfer ► Authorize" command.
Change to the "Authorize" tab.
5. The "Authorize" tab shows all products already installed, including all products available
for installation. Press the "Device status" button to list all installed products.
6. Select the drive which contains the license disk.
7. In order to transfer the authorization to the HMI, transfer the authorization to the list of
installed products by clicking the ">>" button.
Click "<<" to return an authorization from the HMI to the license disk.
Note
ProSave
Instructions (WinCC flexible) 11
11.1 Installing an option (WinCC flexible)
Principle
You can install an option with ProSave standalone or from within WinCC flexible. You get the
same dialogs in both cases.
If you want to install the option from within WinCC flexible (integrated mode), start ProSave
from within a project. You then no longer need to perform the general settings (device and
Note
Procedure
transfer type.
transfer mode.
3. From within WinCC flexible: Select the "Project ► Transfer ► Options" command.
Open the "Options" tab.
Note
A transfer via S7Ethernet is not possible with ProSave.
5. The "Options" tab returns all installed options, including options which are available for
installation. Press the "Device status" button to list all installed options.
6. Select the option to install.
7. Press ">>" to transfer the option.
Uninstall the option by removing it from the list using the "<<" button.
ProSave
Instructions (WinCC flexible)
11.2 Backing up data (WinCC flexible)
Note
In order to remove the "Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) with USB support" option,
ensure that no UPS is connected.
Note
The path entered for the options is saved for reuse.
See also
Transferring license keys (WinCC flexible) (Page 43)
11.2 Backing up data (WinCC flexible)
Principle
You can perform a backup/restore with ProSave standalone or from within WinCC flexible.
You get the same dialogs in both cases.
If you want to perform a backup/restore from within WinCC flexible, start ProSave from within
a project. You then no longer need to perform the general settings (device and connection
Note
This functionality is only supported for OP 73, OP73micro, OP 77A, TP 177A and TP
177micro when operating with USB/PPI cable.
Note
With backup/restore, you cannot backup all types of data for each target device. See the
overview in the table of transfer options under "What is ProSave."
Performing a backup
transfer type.
transfer mode.
3. From within WinCC flexible: Select the "Project ► Transfer ► Backup" command.
Change to the "Backup" tab.
ProSave
11.3 Transferring an operating system (WinCC flexible)
Note
5. Select the type of data of which you want to generate a backup copy: Complete backup,
firmware/configuration, recipes or user administration.
7. Run the backup by pressing "Start Backup".
Restoring data
transfer type.
transfer mode.
3. From within WinCC flexible: Select the "Project ► Transfer ► Restore" command.
Change to the "Restore" tab.
Note
A transfer via S7Ethernet is not possible with ProSave standalone.
5. Select the backup file to restore.

7. Press "Start Restore" to start the restore operation.
11.3 Transferring an operating system (WinCC flexible)
Principle
You can transfer an operating system to non-PC-based devices using ProSave standalone
or WinCC flexible. You get the same dialogs in both cases.
If you want to perform an operating system transfer from within ProTool, start ProSave from
Note
Previously existing authorizations are irrevocably deleted from the device. Back up the
authorizations to the license disk beforehand.
ProSave
11.4 Restore factory settings
Note
Distinguish between two scenarios when transferring an operating system:
1. An operating system of version 6.0 (or higher) is already installed on the target device. In
this case, you can transfer an operating system without activating the "Bootstrap"
mechanism.
2. There is no operating system on the target device. In this case, execute the "Bootstrap"
mechanism.
Transferring an operating system

1. From within WinCC flexible: Select the "Project ► Transfer ► OS Update" command.
Note

operating system version. Press the "Device status" button to view the current operating
system version of the target device.
5. Run the transfer by pressing "Update".
Note
This functionality is only supported for OP 73, OP 77A and TP 177A if you are using a
USB/PPI cable.
11.4.1 Restore factory settings in serial operation
Restoring factory settings in a serial operation

Activate the "Restore factory settings" update process to download an operating system
(OS) to an HMI device which does not yet contain an OS.
ProSave
Restoring factory settings using WinCC flexible.

1. Switch off power to the HMI device.
2. Connect the target device to a serial port of the configuration PC by way of serial cable.
3. Select the "Transfer settings..." command in the "Project > Transfer" menu.
4. Select the "RS232/PPI-Multi-Master Cable" option under "Mode".
You can also define the additional transfer settings.

5. Select the "Project > Transfer > Update operating system" menu command.
6. Activate "Restore factory settings".
ProSave
7. Select the Windows CE operating system to be transferred.

Press the "Device status" button to view the current operating system version of the
target device.
8. Start the transfer with "Update OS" and switch on the HMI device.
Restoring factory settings using ProSave standalone.

2. Connect the target device to a serial port of the configuration PC by way of serial cable.
3. Start ProSave and select the "General" tab.
4. Select a device type.
5. Select "Serial (via RS232/PPI Multi-Master Cable)" in the "Connection" area.
Additional connection settings are available in the "Connection parameters" area.

ProSave
8. Select the Windows CE operating system to be transferred.

The "OS Update" tab shows the operating system version and all devices which support
this operating system. Press the "Device status" button to view the current operating
system version of the target device.
9. Press "Update OS" and power up the target device to start the transfer.
This operation may take some time, depending on the type of connection you selected.
11.4.2 Restoring factory settings by way of Ethernet
Restoring factory settings

Activate the "Restore factory settings" update process to download an operating system
(OS) to an HMI device which does not yet contain an OS.
Requirements
You require the MAC address of the HMI device and a properly set up PG/PC interface on
the configuration PC before you restore the factory settings by way of Ethernet transfer.
ProSave
Finding the MAC address of the HMI device

The MAC address is briefly output to the screen after you start the HMI device. You can also
find the MAC address as follows:
1. Start the HMI device and open the Control Panel.
2. Double-click on "PROFINET".
3. Read the MAC address of the HMI from the "MAC-Adress:" area.
Setting the PG / PC interface on the configuration PC

1. Select "Start > Control Panel > Set PG/PC interface".
2. Select "S7ONLINE (STEP7) -> TCP/IP" from the "Application access point" area.
3. Select the interface which is connected to the HMI device from the "Interface
parameterization used" area.
4. Confirm your entries.
Restoring factory settings using WinCC flexible.

2. Select the "Transfer settings..." command in the "Project > Transfer" menu.
3. Select the HMI device type from the "General" tab, and set "Ethernet" in the "Connection"
area.
4. Enter an IP address.
ProSave
Note
Possible address conflicts with incorrect IP address
Do not use any dynamic IP configuration for "Restore factory settings".
Define an IP address which the HMI device is going to receive from the configuration
station during the update process.
If the HMI device was already operated with WinCC flexible or ProSave you can use the
existing IP address for "Restore factory settings".
5. Select the "Project > Transfer > Update operating system" menu command.
An input box opens where you can enter the MAC address.
7. Go to the "MAC:" area and enter the MAC address of the HMI device
ProSave
8. Select the HMI device image file "*.img" from the "Image path" area.
The HMI device image files are available in the WinCC flexible installation folder under
"WinCC flexible Images", or on the WinCC flexible installation CD.
The output area displays information about the version of the HMI device image file after
the file was successfully opened.
9. Set "Transfer" mode on the HMI device.
10.Start "Restore factory settings" with "Update OS".
11.Switch on the power supply to the HMI device.
12.Follow the instructions in ProSave.
A status view opens to indicate progress of the operating system update.
Restoring factory settings using ProSave standalone.

2. Start ProSave from the Windows Start menu.
3. Select the HMI device type from the "General" tab, and set "Ethernet" in the "Connection"
area.
4. Enter an IP address.
ProSave
Note
Possible address conflicts with incorrect IP address
Do not use any dynamic IP configuration for "Restore factory settings".
Define an IP address which the HMI device is going to receive from the configuration
station during the update process.
If the HMI device was already operated with WinCC flexible or ProSave you can use the
existing IP address for "Restore factory settings".

An input box opens where you can enter the MAC address.
7. Go to the "MAC:" area and enter the MAC address of the HMI device
ProSave
11.5 Transferring authorizations (WinCC flexible)
8. Select the HMI device image file "*.img" from the "Image path" area.
The HMI device image files are available in the WinCC flexible installation folder under
"WinCC flexible Images", or on the WinCC flexible installation CD.
The output area displays information about the version of the HMI device image file after
the file was successfully opened.
9. Start "Restore factory settings" with "Update OS".
10.Switch on the power supply to the HMI device.
11.Follow the instructions in ProSave.
A status view opens to indicate progress of the operating system update.
11.5 Transferring authorizations (WinCC flexible)
Principle
You can transfer authorizations with ProSave standalone or from within WinCC flexible. You
get the same dialogs in both cases.
If you want to transfer authorizations from within WinCC flexible, start ProSave from within a
ProSave
11.6 Transferring license keys (WinCC flexible)
With the "Authorize" function, you can also transfer an authorization located on a device
back to the license disk, e.g. before an operating system update.
Note
Procedure
transfer type.
transfer mode.
3. From within WinCC flexible: Select the "Project ► Transfer ► Authorization" command.
Change to the "Authorize" tab.
Note
5. The "Authorize" tab shows all products already installed, including all products available
for installation. Press the "Device status" button to list all installed products.
6. Select the drive which contains the license disk.
7. In order to transfer the authorization to the HMI, transfer the authorization to the list of
installed products by clicking the ">>" button.
Click "<<" to return an authorization from the HMI to the license disk.
See also
Transferring license keys (WinCC flexible) (Page 43)
Introduction
You can transfer new license keys with Automation License Manager or from within
WinCC flexible.
If you want to transfer licenses from within WinCC flexible, start the Automation License
Manager from within a project. You then no longer need to perform the general settings
(device and connection selection), since these settings are transferred from the project.
ProSave
Note
Procedure
transfer type.
transfer mode.
Note
3. From within WinCC flexible: Select "Project ► Transfer ► Authorizations...".

Automation License Manager standalone: Start the Automation License Manager via
"Start ► Simatic ► License Management ► Automation License Manager."
4. Select "Edit ► Connect Target System ► Connect HMI"
The "Connect Target System" dialog is displayed.
5. Under "Device Type," select the appropriate device type.
6. Under "Connection," select the type of connection.
Depending on the type of connection selected, the appropriate fields for the connection
settings appear under "Connection parameters."
ProSave
7. Select the required connection parameters and click "OK."

The connection to the HMI device is established. The connected HMI device is displayed
in the left window of the Automation License Manager.
8. Select the source drive in the left window; the existing licenses are displayed in the right
window.
9. Drag and drop one or more licenses from the right window to the HMI device in the left
window.
The licenses are transferred to the HMI device.
You can also drag and drop to remove licenses from the HMI device.
See also
Transferring authorizations (WinCC flexible) (Page 42)
Installing an option (WinCC flexible) (Page 31)
ProSave
Index
O
OP 73
Restore via MPI, 8
P
ProSave
OP 73, 8
T
Transfer
via USB, 21
U
USB
Transfer, 21
USB driver
Installation under Windows XP, 23
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Backup/Restore in integrated mode

Backup/Restore in standalone mode

Transferring operating systems in integrated mode

Transferring operating systems in standalone mode

Restore factory settings

Transferring authorizations in integrated mode

Transferring authorizations in standalone mode

Transfer via USB

Installing the USB driver under Windows XP

6. To continue with installation, click on "Continue Anyway" in the "Hardware Installation"

7. Click "Finish". The installation is complete.

10.2 Backing up data (ProTool)

10.3 Transferring an operating system (ProTool)

Transferring an operating system

4. Select the Windows CE operating system to transfer.

10.4 Transferring authorizations (ProTool)

11.2 Backing up data (WinCC flexible)

5. Select the backup file to restore.

11.3 Transferring an operating system (WinCC flexible)

Transferring an operating system

3. Go to the "OS Update" tab.

11.4 Restore factory settings

11.4.1 Restore factory settings in serial operation

Restoring factory settings in a serial operation

Restoring factory settings using WinCC flexible.

You can also define the additional transfer settings.

7. Select the Windows CE operating system to be transferred.

Restoring factory settings using ProSave standalone.

Additional connection settings are available in the "Connection parameters" area.

8. Select the Windows CE operating system to be transferred.

11.4.2 Restoring factory settings by way of Ethernet

Restoring factory settings

Finding the MAC address of the HMI device

Setting the PG / PC interface on the configuration PC

Restoring factory settings using WinCC flexible.

Restoring factory settings using ProSave standalone.

5. Go to the "OS Update" tab.

11.5 Transferring authorizations (WinCC flexible)

11.6 Transferring license keys (WinCC flexible)

3. From within WinCC flexible: Select "Project ► Transfer ► Authorizations...".

7. Select the required connection parameters and click "OK."

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