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7.2 Back up transmitter configuration
ProLink III provides a configuration upload/download function which allows you to save configuration sets to your PC. This allows you to back up and restore your transmitter configuration. This is also a convenient way to replicate a configuration across multiple devices.
Restriction
This function is not available with any other communications tools.
Procedure
To back up the transmitter configuration using ProLink III: a) Choose Device Tools → Configuration Transfer → Save or Load Configuration Data .
b) In the Configuration group box, select the configuration data you want to save.
c) Click Save , then specify a file name and location on your computer.
d) Click Start Save .
The backup file is saved to the specified name and location. It is saved as a text file and can be read using any text editor.
7.3 Enable write-protection on the transmitter configuration
Display
ProLink III
Field Communicator
OFF-LINE MAINT → CONFIG → LOCK
Device Tools → Configuration → Write-Protection
Configure → Manual Setup → Info Parameters → Transmitter Info → Write Protect
If the transmitter is write-protected, the configuration is locked and nobody can change it until it is unlocked.
This prevents accidental or unauthorized changes to the transmitter configuration parameters.
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