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ProSave

This section contains information on the following topics:

l What is ProSave?
l Device-based dependency of the interfaces
l Backing up and restoring data
l Transferring authorizations
l Installing options
l Updating the operating system
l Transfer via USB

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What is ProSave?

Functionality

ProSave provides all functions necessary to transfer data between the configuration PC and the HMI
device.

l Data backup via backup/restore

l Transfer of authorizations (not under Windows 7)

l Installation and removal of drivers and options

l Information pertaining to installed and installable options on an HMI device.

l Updating the operating system

ProSave can be installed on a PC and also be used without the installation of the engineering systems,
e.g. for service purposes.

The settings for the HMI device and the interface are then specified in ProSave and in the PG/PC
interface.

Note

Setting the PG/PC interface on the configuration PC

Configure the PG/PC interface on the configuration PC in accordance with the connection type selected
in ProSave.

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Note

HMI devices which are only supported as of WinCC flexible 2005 use the License Keys for licensing.
Use Automation License Manager to transfer the licenses, as ProSave cannot be used to license these
devices.

Change language

ProSave provides the option of specifying the user language. To select a language, use the "Language"
menu command in ProSave. ProSave must be restarted for the language switch to take effect.

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Device-based dependency of the interfaces

Transfer options

The tables below list the transfer modes supported by the HMI device. The full range of transfer modes
is not available if you restore the operating system to factory default settings, for example. For
information on which transfer mode is available, refer to the manual for the HMI device.

Micro Panel:

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TP 070 OP 73micro TP 170micro TP 177micro K-TP 178micro

Serial Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
MPI / PROFIBUS
No No No No No
DP
Ethernet No No No No No
USB No No No No No
USB/PPI cable No Yes Yes Yes Yes

Basic Panel

KTP400 Basic  KTP400 Basic
KTP600 Basic 
PN
KP300  DP KTP700 Basic 
KTP700 Basic
Basic PN DP
KTP600 Basic  TP1500 
KTP1000 
PN KTP900 Basic Basic PN
KP400  Basic DP KTP1200 
Basic PN Basic DP
KTP1000  KTP1200 
Basic PN Basic
Serial No No Yes No No No
MPI /
PROFIBUS No No Yes No Yes No
DP
Ethernet Yes Yes No No No Yes
PN/IE No No No Yes No No
USB No No No No No No
USB/PPI
No No Yes No No No
cable

Panel

TP 
TP 
177B 
177B 
TP170B TP270 TP 277
TP 
OP 73 OP 77A OP77B TP170A OP 
177A OP 
OP170B 177B OP270 OP 277
177B 
DP
PN/DP
Serial Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
MPI /
PROFIBUS Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
DP
Ethernet No No No No Yes1) No No Yes Yes1) Yes

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USB No No Yes No No No Yes2) Yes2) Yes2) Yes2)

USB/PPI
cable
Yes Yes No No No Yes2) Yes2) Yes2) No Yes2)

Mobile Panel

Mobile Panel  Mobile Panel  Mobile Panel  Mobile Panel  Mobile Panel 

170 177 DP 177 PN 277 277 IWLAN 
Serial Yes Yes Yes Yes No
MPI /
PROFIBUS Yes Yes No Yes No
DP
Ethernet Yes1) No Yes Yes Yes
Ethernet/
No No No No Yes
Wireless
USB No No No Yes2) Yes
USB/PPI
cable
No Yes Yes Yes2) No

KTP400 Mobile KTP700 Mobile KTP900 Mobile

Serial No No No
MPI / PROFIBUS DP No No No
Ethernet Yes Yes Yes
PN/IE Yes Yes Yes
USB No No No
USB/PPI cable No No No

Multi Panel

MP 177 MP270 MP270B MP 277 MP370 MP 377

Serial Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
MPI / PROFIBUS DP Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Ethernet Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
USB Yes2) No Yes2) Yes2) Yes2) Yes2)
USB/PPI cable Yes2) No No Yes2) No No

Comfort Panel

TP700 Comfort

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TP900 Comfort

TP1200 Comfort
KP700 Comfort
TP1500 Comfort
KP900 Comfort
KP400 KTP400
Comfort Comfort TP1500 Comfort 
KP1200 Comfort
Outdoor
KP1500 Comfort
TP1900 Comfort

TP2200 Comfort
Serial No No No No
MPI /
Yes Yes Yes Yes
PROFIBUS DP
Ethernet Yes Yes Yes Yes
PN/IE Yes Yes Yes Yes
S7USB Yes Yes Yes Yes

TP1200 Comfort 
PRO

TP1500 Comfort V2 TP1500 Comfort 
KP1500 Comfort V2 PRO
TP1900 Comfort V2
TP1900 Comfort 
TP2200 Comfort V2 PRO

TP2200 Comfort 
PRO
Serial No No No
MPI / PROFIBUS DP Yes Yes Yes
Ethernet Yes Yes Yes
PN/IE Yes Yes Yes
S7USB No No No

Note

The driver for "S7USB" to load projects is installed automatically when the Comfort Panel is
connected.

Other panels

TD17 OP27

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OP7 TP27
C7-633 C7-635 TP C7-636 TOUCH
OP17 OP37
C7-634 C7-635 OP C7-636 KEY
TP37
Serial Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
MPI / PROFIBUS DP No No No Yes Yes
Ethernet No No No Yes1) Yes
USB No No No No Yes
USB/PPI cable No No No No No

Note

OP170B, TP170B MONO, TP170B COLOR, Mobile Panel 170, OP 270 and TP 270 devices
1) only support Ethernet communication with external Ethernet card (CF or PC card, depending on
the type of device).
If Windows 7 or Windows 8 are installed on the configuration PC, the USB transfer channel is
2) supported. If you install Windows 10 on the configuration PC, the USB transfer channel is not
supported.

Connection via Ethernet

If you want to use the name of the device for connections via Ethernet, you have to enter the IP address
and device name in the "hosts" file on the configuration PC. This file is contained in the directory
"Windows\System32\drivers\etc".

Connection via USB

If you use the connection via USB, install the driver supplied on the engineering systems product DVD
on the configuration PC.

If you install Windows 10 on the configuration PC, the "USB" transfer channel is not available. Use
other transfer channels to transfer the project data, for example, the "Industrial Ethernet" or "PROFIBUS
DP" channel. This restriction applies for the following devices:

l Basic Panels: KP300 Basic, KP400 Basic, TP1500 Basic

l Panels: OP and TP of the 70 Series, 177 Series and 270 Series

l Multi Panels: Multi Panels of the 170 Series, 270 Series and 370 Series:

l Mobile Panels: 170 Series and 270 Series

Connection via MPI

The OP 73 HMI device does not support the "Restore" via MPI function. The system will output a
general error message if you select this function.

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Backing up and restoring data

This section contains information on the following topics:

l Data backup (backup/restore)

l Device-based dependency of the data backup
l Backing up and restoring data

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Data backup (backup/restore)

Archiving data with ProSave

ProSave conveniently supports the central data archiving. 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.

Note

For some devices a backup/restore can be performed independently of ProSave by backing up the data
directly from the device to an external storage medium. For additional information, refer to the
appropriate product manuals.

A backup can be made on any storage medium, e.g. on a data server. 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.

Types of backup

ProSave supports different types of backups, dependent on the HMI device.

l Complete backup with licenses:

Firmware, configuration, recipe data, user management data, licenses

l Complete backup with licenses:

Firmware, configuration, recipe data, user management data, licenses

l Complete backup:
Firmware, configuration, recipe data, user management data
Since no licenses are backed up, authorizations and license keys are lost when a complete backup
is performed.

l Complete backup:
Firmware, configuration, recipe date, user management data
Since no licenses are backed up, authorization and license keys are lost when a complete backup
is performed.

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l Firmware/Configuration
Firmware and configuration

l Recipes

l Recipes from the device memory

l Recipes (CSV format)

l User management
User management data

Note

When operating with line devices, restore recipes program checks whether the configured recipe
structure matches the data records backed up on the device. If the recipes to be restored deviate from
the configured structure, the program generates an error message with reference to the corresponding
recipe number and then restarts the device.
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Device-based dependency of the data backup

HMI devices of the series 177, 277 and 377 and Comfort Panel

License keys are included in the backup. During the Restore ProSave checks whether the license keys
are available on the HMI device and in the backup data. You have the following options in this situation:

l If you want to backup the license keys of the HMI device first, cancel the Restore operation .

l Continue the restore operation if you want to overwrite the license keys of the HMI device.

A "complete restore" operation irrevocably overwrites all existing device data, including the operating
system.

All installed options are included in the backup. The program always backs up all data of the add-ons
which are retained after "POWER OFF".

If the restore operation is interrupted, you must first download the operating system again to the HMI
device via the serial interface or via the Ethernet interface by using the "Reset to factory settings"
mechanism before you can initiate a new restore operation.

Micro Panel:

TP070 OP 73micro TP170micro TP 177micro K-TP 178micro

Complete backup No No Yes No No
Complete backup No Yes No Yes Yes
Recipes No No No No Yes

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Recipes (CSV format) No No No No Yes

User administration No Yes No Yes Yes

Basic Panel

all Basic Panels
Complete backup Yes
Recipes Yes
Recipes (CSV format) Yes
User administration Yes

Panel

OP77B
TP 177B 
TP170B
OP 77A OP 177B
OP 73 TP170A OP170B
TP 177A TP 277
TP270
OP 277
OP270
Complete backup No No Yes Yes No
Complete backup with
No No No No Yes
licenses
Complete backup Yes Yes No No No
Recipes No Yes No No No
Recipes from the device
No No No Yes Yes
memory
Recipes (CSV format) No Yes No No No
User administration Yes Yes No Yes Yes

Mobile Panel

Mobile Panel 177 
Mobile Panel 
Mobile Panel 277
170
Mobile Panel Wireless
Complete backup Yes No
Complete backup with licenses No Yes
Recipes from the device memory Yes Yes

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User administration Yes Yes

Multi Panel

MP270 MP 177

MP270B MP 277

MP370 MP 377
Complete backup Yes No
Complete backup with licenses No Yes
Recipes from the device memory Yes Yes
User administration Yes Yes

Comfort Panel

All Comfort Panels
Complete backup with licenses Yes
Recipes Yes
User administration Yes

Other panels

OP7

OP17 C7-635 TP

OP27 C7-635 OP
C7-633
TD17
C7-634
TP27 C7-636 TOUCH

OP37 C7-636 KEY

TP37
Complete backup Yes Yes Yes
Firmware/configuration Yes Yes Yes Yes
Recipes Yes Yes Yes

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Backing up and restoring data

Introduction

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The fastest transfer for a backup/restore operation takes place via the USB or Ethernet port.

Performing a backup

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. Start ProSave and select the "General" tab.

4. Select the device type and a connection and set the communication parameters.

5. Switch to the "Backup" tab.

6. Select the type of data backup, e.g. "Complete backup with licenses", under "Data type".

7. Enter a path for the backup file.

8. Run the backup by pressing "Start Backup".

This operation may take some time, depending on the type of connection selected.

Restoring data

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. Open ProSave and go to the "General" tab.

4. Select the device type and a connection and set the connection parameters.

5. Switch to the "Restore" tab.

6. Select the backup file that you want to restore on the HMI device.

7. Press "Start Restore" to start the restore operation.

This operation may take some time, depending on the type of connection selected.

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Transferring authorizations

Principle

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Note

The transfer of authorizations is not supported under Windows 7.

Some options for HMI devices 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, e.g.
before an operating system update.

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

HMI devices which are only supported as of WinCC flexible 2005 use the license keys for licensing.
Use Automation License Manager to transfer the licenses, as ProSave cannot be used to license these
devices.

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. Start ProSave and select the "General" tab.

4. Select the device type and a connection and set the communication parameters.

5. Switch to the "Authorize" tab.

6. Click the "Device status" button.

All products already installed are shown under "Installed authorizations".

7. Select the drive which contains the license disk.

All authorizations on the floppy disk are shown under "Selection".

8. To transfer an authorization from the license floppy disk to the HMI device, select the
authorization and click the ">>" button.

9. To transfer an authorization to the license floppy disk from the HMI device, select the
authorization and click the "<<" button.
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Installing options

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Introduction

You can transfer options to the HMI device and/or learn which options are installed on the HMI device
using ProSave. Whether and which options can be installed depends on the HMI device.

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. Start ProSave and select the "General" tab.

4. Select the device type and a connection and set the communication parameters.

5. Open the "Options" tab.

All options that can be installed are displayed under "Available options".

6. To view all installed options, click the "Device status" button.

7. To install an option, select the option to install and click the ">>" button.

8. To remove an option, select the option to remove and click the "<<" button.
Note

If you transfer an option to a device without a project, the following message may appear once the
transfer is complete: "Could not run application! Starting transfer".

This message refers only to the missing configuration. The option is transferred without error.
Note

In order to remove the "Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) with USB support" option, ensure that no
UPS is connected.
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Updating the operating system

This section contains information on the following topics:

l Updating the operating system

l Updating the operating system
l Reloading the operating system – serial connection
l Reloading the operating system – Ethernet connection

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Updating the operating system

Introduction

Operating system updates are not possible for the following HMI devices:

l C7-633, C7-634

l OP7, OP17, TD17

l OP27, TP27, OP37, TP37

Updating the operating system

The current operating system of the HMI device is also installed on the configuration PC when the
engineering system is installed.

Note

Updating the operating system deletes all data on the target device.

If you perform an operating system update with "Reset to factory settings", all license keys are also
deleted.

You should therefore transfer authorizations and license keys back to the license disk or to the storage
location of the license keys beforehand.

You should export saved recipe data and user management data saved on the internal flash memory to
an external data memory and then reload it to the HMI device after the operating system has been
transferred. For additional instructions, refer to the HMI device manual.

You must distinguish between two cases when updating the operating system:

l There is already an operating system on the target device. In this case, you can update the
operating system without activating the mechanism "Reset to factory settings".
When the operating system is updated, the communication between the configuration PC and the
target device takes place via the operating system of the target device.

l There is no operating system on the target device. In this case, activate the setting "Reset to
factory settings".
ProSave communicates directly with the boot loader of the target device. Communication is
possible regardless of whether an operating system is present on the target device. After the
transfer has been started in ProSave, the target device must be switch off and on again.

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Updating the operating system

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Principle

The operating system of an HMI device can be updated with ProSave. Due to the size of the image and
the Baud rate available with MPI/PROFIBUS DP, the image transfer via Profibus can take a very long
time. Therefore, transfer operating systems via USB or Ethernet.

If the transfer of the operating system is interrupted before completion, there is no longer an operating
system on the target device. In this case, the only way to load an operating system is to load with the
"Reset to factory settings" function enabled.

The BasicPlus panels are exceptions to this (KTP400 BasicPlus PN, KTP700 BasicPlus DP, KTP700
BasicPlus PN, KTP900 BasicPlus PN, KTP1200 BasicPlus DP and KTP1200 BasicPlus). With these
devices, a complete operating system image is loaded on the target device even when the operating
system transfer has been interrupted.

Note

An operating system transfer deletes all data on the target device, including existing authorizations and
license keys. You should therefore transfer the authorizations or license keys back to the license disk or
to the storage location of the license keys.

You should export saved recipe data and user management data saved on the internal flash memory to
an external data memory and then reload it to the HMI device after the operating system has been
transferred. For additional instructions, refer to the HMI device manual.

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. Start ProSave and select the "General" tab.

4. Select the device type and a connection and set the communication parameters.

5. Switch to the "OS Update" tab.

A suitable operating system image may already be set under "Image path". The field below
shows all devices that support the operating system and the version of the operating system.

6. Press the "Device status" button to view the current version of the operating system on the
target device.

7. Select the operating system or an operating system other than the one currently set.

8. Click on the "Update OS" button to start the transfer.

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This operation can take some time, depending on the connection selected.
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Reloading the operating system – serial connection

Principle

Activate the setting "Reset to factory settings" to load an operating system onto an HMI device that does
not yet contain an operating system.

Procedure

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. 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.

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You can specify additional connection settings in the "Connection parameters" area.

6. Switch to the "OS Update" tab.

7. Enable "Reset to factory settings".

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8. Select the HMI device image file "*.img" under "Image path".
The HMI device image files can be found in the installation folder or on the product DVD of
the Engineering System.
When the HMI device image file is opened successfully, information on the image version is
displayed in the output area.

9. Run the operating system update with "Update OS"

10. Switch on the power supply of the HMI device.

11. Follow the ProSave instructions.

This operation may take some time, depending on the type of connection selected.
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Reloading the operating system – Ethernet connection

Principle

Activate the setting "Reset to factory settings" to load an operating system onto an HMI device that does
not yet contain an operating system.

Requirement

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You require the MAC address of the HMI device and a properly set up PG/PC interface on the
configuration PC before you can restore an HMI device to the factory settings using Ethernet.

Note

Do not use a dynamic IP configuration for "Reset to factory settings".

Define an IP address which the HMI device is going to receive from the configuration PC during the
update process.

Enter the IP address and name of the HMI device in the "hosts" file on the configuration PC. You can
find this file in the following directory:

"Windows\System32\drivers\etc"

If you have already used the HMI device, use the existing IP address for "Reset to factory settings".
Note

Resetting to factory settings for Comfort Panels

If you wish to carry out a "Reset to factory settings" for a Comfort Panel, you need to select the
function "Prepare for Reset" in the Control Panel on the HMI device beforehand:

"Control Panel > OP > Device > Reboot > Prepare for Reset"

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.

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Setting the PG/PC interface on the configuration PC

1. Select the command "Set PG/PC Interface" in the Control Panel.

2. Select "S7ONLINE (STEP7) -> TCP/IP" from the "Access point of the application" area.

3. Select the interface which is connected to the HMI device from the "Interface parameter
assignment used" area.

4. Confirm your entries.

Procedure

1. Switch off power to the HMI device.

2. Start ProSave and select the "General" tab.

3. Select the device type and select "Ethernet" under "Connection".

4. Enter an IP address.

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5. Switch to the "OS Update" tab.

6. Enable "Reset to 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.

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8. Select the HMI device image file "*.img" under "Image path".
The HMI device image files can be found in the installation folder or on the product DVD of
the Engineering System.
When the HMI device image file is opened successfully, information on the image version is
displayed in the output area.

9. Run the operating system update with "Update OS".

10. Switch on the power supply to the HMI device.

11. Follow the instructions in ProSave.

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Transfer via USB

This section contains information on the following topics:

l Transfer via USB

l Installing a USB driver in Windows 7
l Installing a USB driver in Windows XP

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Transfer via USB

Introduction

A USB connection enables you to connect a PC with ProSave installation and an HMI device. You need
a suitable USB host-to-host cable and the USB driver provided on the engineering system Product DVD.

You can find more detailed information about making a USB connection and the suitable cables on the
Internet.

Note

Comfort HMI devices

With Comfort HMI devices, you use the mini USB port to load projects via USB. This driver is
installed automatically. You can check the connection from ProSave.

Transfer via USB

The following conditions must be met to ensure successful data transfer using a USB host-to-host cable:

l The HMI device used has a USB port. You can find an overview of the available HMI devices
under:
Device-based dependency of the interfaces

l You are using a suitable USB host-to-host cable.

If the message"Unidentified USB Device - Enter the name of the driver for this USB device."
appears on the HMI device, the cable is not suitable for a transfer.

l You have installed the driver provided on the product DVD.

Only use the USB driver provided on the product DVD; otherwise, problems may arise when
transferring the projects.

l Do not use any hubs or docking stations for a connection via USB.

Caution
Heat damage due to heating of the USB host-to-host cable

If you connect a USB host-to-host cable to a configuration PC or HMI device for a long time, the USB
host-to-host cable can heat up and lead to heat damage.
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Installing a USB driver in Windows 7

Introduction

In order to transfer data from a PC with a ProSave installation to an HMI using a USB host-to-host
cable, you must install a suitable USB driver on the PC.

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Note

Only use the USB drivers available on the engineering system Product DVD, otherwise problems could
occur when transferring the projects.
Note

Comfort HMI devices

With Comfort HMI devices, you use the mini USB port to load projects via USB. This driver is
installed automatically.

Requirements

l The Product DVD of the engineering system is available.

l A suitable USB host-to-host cable is available.

Installing the USB driver under Windows 7

1. Connect the USB host-to-host cable to the PC's USB port. Do not connect the HMI device to
the other end until installation of the driver on the PC is completed.

Otherwise, the USB cable will be detected, but the wizard for the driver installation will not
find the driver.

2. Start the Device Manager in the Control Panel.

3. Click on "USB host-to-host cable" in "Other Devices".

4. Select "Update driver software..." in the shortcut menu of "USB host-to-host cable".

5. When you see this prompt, click "Search for driver software on the computer".

6. In the "Update driver software" dialog, click "Browse...".

7. Insert the Product DVD into the DVD drive.

8. Select "Include subfolders" and then click "Next".

The Product DVD is searched for the corresponding driver for the USB host-to-host cable. The
drivers available on the Product DVD will be displayed. The wizard automatically selects the
correct driver "BULKUSB.sys" for Windows 7.

9. Check the selection, then click "Next".

10. In the "Hardware Installation" dialog, click "Continue Installation". The driver is installed.

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

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Result

The driver required for the USB host-to-host cable has been installed.

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Installing a USB driver in Windows XP

Introduction

In order to transfer data from a PC with a ProSave installation to an HMI using a USB host-to-host
cable, you must install a suitable USB driver on the PC.

Note

Only use the USB drivers available on the engineering system Product DVD, otherwise problems could
occur when transferring the projects.

Requirement

l The Product DVD of the engineering system is available.

l A suitable USB host-to-host cable is available.

Installing the USB driver under Windows XP

1. Connect the USB host-to-host cable to the PC's USB port. Do not connect the HMI device to
the other end until installation of the driver on the PC is completed.

The USB host-to-host cable 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".

3. Click "Next" to start installation with the help of the wizard.

4. Select "Install software from a list or specific source".

5. Click "Next" to confirm your selection and continue with the installation.

6. Activate the "Search removable media" check box.

7. Insert the Product DVD into the DVD drive and click "Next".

The Product DVD is searched for the corresponding driver for the USB host-to-host cable. The
drivers available on the Product DVD will be displayed. The wizard automatically selects the
correct driver "BULKUSB.sys" for Windows XP.

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8. Check the selection, then click "Next".

9. 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.

10. In the "Hardware Installation" dialog, click "Continue Installation". The driver is installed.

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

Result

The driver required for the USB host-to-host cable has been installed.

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