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Can I transfer config and mapping data from one controller to another one?

Last updated 02/04/2015 11:03 AM

Question

Can I copy configuration and mapping data from one of my Hardy controllers to another one?

Answer

This answer only applies to the HI 3010, HI 3030, HI 6300 series, HI 6500 series, HI 6600 series, HI 4050 and the HI 4060.

The best way to transfer data from one of the above listed controllers to another of the same series is by storing the parameters information in a  text file. 
Get online with the unit using a PC EtherNet connection and the built-in Web Browser.

For the 3000 and 4000 series units: Find the Diagnostics link under Operation. For the 6300 and 6500 series units: find the Diagnostics link under Configuration.
For the 6600 series: find the Diagnostics link under the Gateway menu.

Once in the Diagnostics menu, click on the Parameters link.

There you will find a list of all active parameters set on that unit. Click inside the box and select ALL, then copy and paste all the lines into your configuration back up text file.  (Not a word document as this can add hidden characters into the file.) 
If there are multiple ingredients on the HI 4060 you will need to make active each ingredient one at a time and repeat the save to a text file routine.
For the HI 6600 unit, you will need to select the channel using the drop down list above the parameter dump box for the each individual channel's data.

NOTE: You cannot transfer data between different series models.

You can do the reverse to configure another like model controller by taking the saved text file information and pasting all the lines into the new controllers parameters read write box. Highlight all lines in the text file, and paste all the text into the parameters box and press save. Now all the saved configuration and parameters are in the new controller (Communication settings, EtherNet I/P address, Tare values, (calibration data is part of data on some instruments).  The HI 3000 series requires you correct the TCP/IP address and cycle power.  The HI 4050 transfers and enables all the EIP and TCP/IP information.  Make any necessary changes, including setting the new IP address, and when complete copy and paste the new parameters (read-Write) into another text file for a safe backup.

The 3000 series controllers also have a built in Secure Memory Module (SMM) and the 4000 series controllers us an SD card. When replacing a controller with a like controller, remove the SMM or SD card from the original controller and install into the replacement controller. When you power up the SMM or SD card information is read into the replacement controller.  The SMM or SD card transfers all data including calibration.  If the new controller has an internal communications enabled, that will remain.  If the old controller had an internal communications option, that option will not be transferred to the new module.  Contact Hardy sales to enable/purchase additional options.  Have the controller's internal serial number, found under diagnostics, ready when you order.
NOTE: Do not "hot swap" SMM's or your option data will be erased.

The 6310, 6500 series, and 6600 series have the ability to save data to a USB memory stick.  If the memory of the unit is saved to a USB drive, you can place this USB drive into another like unit and restore the data from the drive.  This will allow you to upload the settings, including calibration, into the new unit.