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Table of contents
Legal information ......................................................................................................... 2
1 Introduction ........................................................................................................ 4
1.1 Overview............................................................................................... 4
1.2 Overview and operation of the backup variants ................................... 5
1.3 Components used ................................................................................ 8
2 Engineering ........................................................................................................ 9
2.1 Booting a medium when starting a SIMATIC IPC ................................ 9
2.2 Boot-capable USB flash drive with "SIMATIC IPC Image &
Partition Creator" software ................................................................. 11
2.2.1 Create a technician USB flash drive .................................................. 11
2.2.2 Create and restore a backup with the technician USB flash
drive .................................................................................................... 14
Explanation of the configuration screen ............................................. 18
2.2.3 Create an end customer USB flash drive ........................................... 22
2.2.4 Restoring a device-specific backup to the end customer USB
flash drive ........................................................................................... 27
2.3 Create and configure a "1ClickImage" backup ................................... 30
2.3.1 Installing the Paragon Hard Disk Manager 15 Suite .......................... 30
2.3.2 Installation of n 1ClickImage .............................................................. 31
2.3.3 Configuration and generation of the "1ClickImage" ........................... 32
2.3.4 Restoring a backup created by 1ClickImage...................................... 35
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3 Appendix .......................................................................................................... 37
3.1 Service and Support ........................................................................... 37
3.2 Links and Literature ............................................................................ 38
3.3 Change documentation ...................................................................... 38

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1 Introduction
1.1 Overview
Motivation
The SIMATIC IPC Image & Partition Creator is a backup and hard disk
management tool.
With this software you can:
 Modify systems
 Save systems
 Recover systems
With this tool you can backup complete systems or individual partitions of systems.
This prevents you from losing important data.
Further information on the SIMATIC IPC Image & Partition Creator is available at
this Link.

Task
The purpose of this application example is to show you the different ways to back
up systems with this tool.
This document shows you the different types of backup. This allows you to choose
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the appropriate backup type for your system.

Applicative implementation
With this document, you will receive instructions that describe various types of
backup. The focus of this manual is the backup of data on a SIMATIC IPC.

Note You can also use the SIMATIC IPC Image & Partition Creator in conjunction with
other computer or server systems, such as a "Field PG" or a server rack. The
"SIMATIC IPC Image & Partition Creator" is only approved for use with Siemens
hardware in conjunction with Microsoft Windows operating systems.

You are accompanied step by step in creating and restoring the backups and
supported by screenshots and hints.

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1.2 Overview and operation of the backup variants

This section shows you the special features of the different backup variants and
backup media that you can create with the "SIMATIC IPC Image & Partition
Creator". In this way you can get an overview and choose the suitable backup
variant for your application.

Boot-capable USB flash drive with "SIMATIC IPC Image & Partition Creator" software
Since certain SIMATIC IPCs do not have a DVD drive by default, it may be
necessary to create a bootable USB flash drive. This contains all the standard
functions of the "SIMATIC IPC Image & Partition Creator", which are also available
when booting from the DVD. You can create the USB flash drive on a PC with a
DVD drive.
An advantage of the bootable USB flash drive is that no software has to be
installed on the respective SIMATIC IPC to backup or restore data.
In addition, the operating system of the SIMATIC IPC is not started here. This
allows you to back up data that may not be accessible to a running operating
system.

The "Technician USB flash drive"

The "Technician USB flash drive" offers the full functionality of the bootable USB
USB flash drive. In addition, it is password protected, so only authorized
employees can work with it. The "Technician USB flash drive" can be used to
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configure, create and restore backups in a clear user interface. Furthermore, it

offers the possibility of creating an "end customer USB flash drive" from a backup.
Figure 1-1

Several PC-Types
Backup-Drive
IPC477E
Backup IPC477E
Backup/Restore

Backup IPC277D
IPC277D

Backup IPC847D

IPC847D

Technican Backup PC-Station

PC-Station USB-FlashDrive

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"End customer USB flash drive"

The "End customer USB flash drive" is an IPC-specific restore USB flash drive. It
contains a configurable and customized backup. This backup of a device is locked
with article number and/or serial number of the device. This ensures that the
backup can only be applied to an IPC type with a defined hardware configuration
(article number) or to a single SIMATIC IPC (serial number).
With the “End customer USB flash drive” you can restore the system of a
SIMATIC IPC via Plug & Play. For more information, refer to section 2.2.4.
Figure 1-2

IPC

S7-1507S
WinCC V15 RT Prof.

+ Technican
USB-FlashDrive

Endcustomer
USB-FlashDrive
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IPC (Copy 1) IPC (Copy 2) IPC (Copy n)

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1ClickImage backup
With this backup procedure, you create a backup of your system during operation.
This procedure configures the settings of the backup beforehand. The backup can
be:
 Triggered with a click
 Performed cyclically with the Windows Task Scheduler.
 Performed with limited technical knowledge
To be able to use the "1ClickImage backup", install the tool and the "Paragon hard
disk Manager Suite 15" on the respective SIMATIC IPC.
Figure 1-3

IPC/Automationsystem
Backup 1
with 1ClickImage

Backup
Backup 2

Restore
(Backup-Server)
Backup 3

PROFINET / Ethernet
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1.3 Components used

The following hardware and software components were used to create this
application example:

Software used:
Table 1-4
Components Number Article number Note
SIMATIC IPC Image 1 6ES7648-6AA03-5YA0 V3.5
& Partition Creator

Hardware used:
Table 1-5
Components Number Article number Note
SIMATIC IPC 477E 1 6AV7241-7LH44-0FA0
SIMATIC IPC 277E 1 6AV7882-0CB30-0CA0
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2.1 Booting a medium when starting a SIMATIC IPC
This section explains how to boot from a SIMATIC IPC with a bootable medium
(USB flash drive). This knowledge is a fundamental requirement for backing up and
restoring systems.

Note To open the BIOS settings, a key on the keyboard must be pressed during the
boot process.
Depending on the SIMATIC IPC, this requires the connection of a USB
keyboard.
Further information on how to access the BIOS settings of a SIMATIC IPC can
be found in the device manual of the respective SIMATIC IPC.

1. Make sure that the boot option of the IPC for USB flash drive is set to
"Enabled".
2. Connect a bootable medium with your SIMATIC IPC.
3. Restart your computer.
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4. When the SIMATIC IPC starts up, a screen with the Siemens logo appears.
While this screen is visible press the <Esc> button. You will be directed to the
BIOS selection menu.
5. Use the keyboard to select the Boot Manager. Confirm the <Enter> button.
Depending on the SIMATIC IPC, you can also use a mouse. You will be
directed to the boot manager.

Figure 2-1

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6. Here is an overview of the bootable media.

Use the keyboard to select the medium from which you want to boot. Confirm
your selection with the Enter key.

Note The SIMATIC IPC immediately boots from the selected medium after
confirmation with the Enter key
For a SIMATIC IPC with the current model of the motherboard, select the EFI
Boot option.

Figure 2-2
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Result
You have successfully booted from the desired medium. The software stored on it
is then executed.

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2.2 Boot-capable USB flash drive with "SIMATIC IPC Image

& Partition Creator" software
This application example describes how to back up SIMATIC IPCs. Not every
SIMATIC IPC is equipped with a DVD drive. Therefore, we recommend creating a
bootable USB flash drive with the DVD software.
The specifics of each bootable media are described in section 1.2. Creating a
bootable USB flash drive version of the "SIMATIC IPC Image & Partition Creator"
software is done after inserting and starting the DVD on your PC. If your IPC does
not have a DVD drive you can also create the stick on any PC with DVD drive. With
the menu item "Create USB flash drive with Image & Partition Creator" you can
create it. (see Figure 2-4)

2.2.1 Create a technician USB flash drive

The following describes how to create and use the technician USB flash drive.

1. Start the program "Image & Partition Creator V3.5" from the inserted data
medium by double-clicking on the used drive.

Figure 2-3
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In the selection dialog, select the option "Create a password USB flash drive
with Image & Partition Creator". (1) Confirm your selection with the "Select"
button. (2)
Figure 2-4

2. The next screen will ask you to connect a USB flash drive to the device.
Furthermore you will get information about:
 The data source of the installation,
 The name of the generated USB technician flash drive,
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 The space required on the USB flash drive and

 The maximum capacity of the bootable USB flash drive is displayed.
Connect a USB flash drive with enough memory (recommended 32GB) to the
computer. Make sure you have no important data left. Confirm with the "OK"
button.

Note Based on the FAT32 File System Definition, only USB flash drives up to 32 GB
are fully supported. It is also possible to use larger USB flash drives. However,
the partition created on this USB flash drive is reduced to the 32GB size
supported by FAT32 with the creation of the technician USB flash drive.
For the "technician USB flash drive" you should preferably use a 32 GB USB
flash drive if you want to create an "end customer flash drive", because in this
case the image has to be stored on it.

Figure 2-5

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3. The USB flash drive is automatically detected by the software. In the opening
dialog you will get information about:
 The installation source
 The name and the data size
 The target drive and instructions for formatting
 The partitioning of the technician USB flash drive to be created

Check if the target drive matches the target drive you want. Confirm with the
"OK" button.

Figure 2-6
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4. Afterwards you will be informed in the following window that all data of the
used USB flash drive will be lost due to the formatting. Confirm the information
with the "OK" button.

Figure 2-7

5. The technician USB flash drive is then generated. The progress is displayed in
an installation window.
Figure 2-8

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6. After the successful creation of the technician USB flash drive, a confirmation
window appears. Confirm the information with the "OK" button.

Figure 2-9

Result
You have successfully created a bootable technician USB flash drive and can
perform your backups with it.

2.2.2 Create and restore a backup with the technician USB flash drive

In this tutorial you will be shown how to create a fuse of a SIMATIC IPC477E with a
technician USB flash drive.

1. Connect the technician USB flash drive with the SIMATIC IPC you want to
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back up.
2. Boot as described in section 2.1 of the technician USB flash drive.
3. The "SIMATIC IPC Image & Partition Creator" software starts. Read the notes
in the following window and confirm the information with the "OK" button.

Figure 2-10

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4. You will be directed to a selection screen. Select the action "Backup and
Restore". (1) Confirm your selection with the "Select" button. (2)

Figure 2-11

5. The first time you use the technician USB flash drive, you are automatically
prompted to give a password. To do this, select the action "Set password". (1)
Confirm your selection with the "Select" button. (2)

Figure 2-12
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6. A dialog gives you hints for generating a secure password. Confirm the
information with the "OK" button.

Figure 2-13

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7. Assign a password. Confirm this by entering it in the input fields "Password" (1)
and "Confirmation" (2).
Confirm the entry with the "OK" button. (3)

Figure 2-14

Note You can change the password in the selection menu of step 11 under the action
"Set new password" at any time. For this you need the current password.

8. The new password is confirmed in the following window. Confirm with the "OK"
button.

Figure 2-15
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Note Steps 6-10 are relevant only for the first time you use the USB flash drive. If it is
used repeatedly, you will be prompted to enter your password after step 5.
Confirm this with the "OK" button. After that, you will automatically be taken to
the selection screen described in step 11.

9. Connect an external storage medium on which the backup is to be stored to

the SIMATIC IPC or, if space permits, use the technician USB flash drive.

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10. In the following selection screen, select the action "Configure Backup". (1)
Confirm your selection with the "Select" button. (2)

Figure 2-16

11. You will be redirected to the device-specific backup configuration screen. Set
all options to your requirements. There is a more detailed explanation of the
various configuration fields in Figure 2-17. Confirm your configuration with the
"OK" button.
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Figure 2-17

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Explanation of the configuration screen

1. “ Computer system ” (“Computer system”)

This section provides information about the SIMATIC IPC for which you want to
create a backup. The information displayed is the manufacturer, the model
name, the configuration number and the serial number of the device.
2. "USB image backup drive"
In this area you can set different things:
 The location of the backup
 The caption of the folder
 The designation of the backup
Furthermore, you have the option of maximizing the compression rate of the
files with the “Max. Compression” checkbox, to minimize the required storage
space of the backup.
3. "Drive to backup"
In this area you select the partitions to be backed up.

Note When configuring the destination path, please always select the "Technician
USB flash drive" if you want to create an "End customer USB flash drive".
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It is not possible to create an "End customer USB flash drive" from another
storage medium.

Note A backup with a higher compression rate requires more time to perform.

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12. After completing the configuration of the backup, you are returned to the
previous action selection screen. After the first configuration of the backup
there is another action "Create backup" to choose from. For future backups,
you do not need to complete items 10 and 11. Then select the action "Create
backup" (1) and confirm with the "OK" button. (2)

Figure 2-18

13. You will be taken to a confirmation screen that shows you the presumable
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(estimated) size of the backup and the free space from the destination path of
the backup. If the required memory is available on the destination path, start
the backup process with the "OK" button.

Note If the estimated size of the backup is greater than the free space in the
destination path, you can still start the backup.
But there is a risk that the backup cannot be completed then.
The actual size needed depends on how well the data can be compressed. If a
higher compression than previously estimated is possible, a backup (despite the
fact that the memory is too small) can still be successful.

Figure 2-19

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14. You have configured and initiated a backup of your SIMATIC IPC. Use the
following backup screen to view backup and history information.

Figure 2-20

15. After successful creation of the backup, a confirmation window opens. Confirm
the information with the "OK" button.
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Figure 2-21

16. It is recommended in the next window to check the integrity of the archive. You
can do this using the disk archive manager's “Check Archive Integrity” feature.
For information, see the Image & Partition Creator manual.
Confirm the information with the "OK" button. This will take you back to the
action selection screen.

Figure 2-22

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Result
You have finished backing up your SIMATIC IPC. The backup is located on the
destination path of your choice. You can then see the backup with the name you
selected in the action screen. You can also select the backup to restore the system
of your SIMATIC IPC.

Figure 2-23
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2.2.3 Create an end customer USB flash drive

After creating a backup file, you have the option to create an end customer USB
flash drive. You will be guided through the configuration in this section.

1. In the action selection screen, select the action "Create an end customer
drive". (1) Confirm your selection with the "Select" button. (2)

Figure 2-24
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2. The available backups are displayed. In the right part of the window you can
see the device information of the backup file. In the following selection screen
select the backup you want to use. (1) Confirm your selection with the "Select"
button. (2)

Figure 2-25

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Note Only the backups that are on the destination path selected in the Configure
Backup menu are displayed. You can change the destination path at any time as
described in the "About the configuration screen" section.

3. In the following screen, you can configure to which SIMATIC IPC or IPC type
the end customer USB flash drive should be locked. The manufacturer and
model information is static. However, it is possible to lock the backup on the
article and serial number. Check the parameters you want. (1) Continue with
the "Next" button. (2)

Figure 2-26
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Note If you have many SIMATIC IPCs with the same article number to which you want
to duplicate or restore the system, then only tick the "Configuration" parameter.

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4. In the following window you can define the start menu entries for the end
customer USB flash drive.
Only the selected entries are available on the end customer USB flash drive.
In this way, you can restrict its functionality and for certain scenarios, for
example, prevent misuse of the "end customer USB flash drive".
Select the desired start menu entry. (1) Confirm your entry with the "Next"
button. (2)

Figure 2-27
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5. You will be notified in the following window to connect another USB flash drive
to the device. This USB flash drive must also be the specified size. Connect a
USB flash drive to the SIMATIC IPC that you want to use as “end customer
USB flash drive”. Confirm with the "OK" button.

Figure 2-28

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6. The following window asks if you want to make the USB flash drive bootable. If
you are already using a bootable USB flash drive, press the "No" button and
proceed to point 9. Otherwise select "Yes". You must then repeat all previous
steps.

Figure 2-29

7. If you have confirmed with "Yes", you will be informed once again that all data
on the drive will be deleted. Confirm this with the "OK" button.

Figure 2-30
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8. The end customer USB flash drive will be prepared.

Figure 2-31

Your end customer USB flash drive is then generated. You can see the
progress in the installation window.

Figure 2-32

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9. On the following screen, confirm the information with the "OK" button.

Figure 2-33
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2.2.4 Restoring a device-specific backup to the end customer USB flash

drive

This manual explains how to restore a SIMATIC IPC from an end customer USB
flash drive.
1. For this, carry out the steps in the instructions in section 2.1.
The bootable medium in this case is the "end customer USB flash drive".
2. After successful booting of the medium, an information window of the SIMATIC
IPC Image & Partition Creator appears for Windows PE. Confirm with the "OK"
button for information.

Figure 2-34

3. The following message window displays information about the recovery

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process you have started. The displayed texts contain information regarding:
 Backups, which are restored
 The computer system on which the recovery is performed
 The information that all data, authorizations and licenses are lost on the target
system
Continue with the "OK" button.

Figure 2-35

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Note If the data of the SIMATIC IPC (article number and/or serial number) do not
match the parameters of the backup, an error message is displayed. Then it
continues with point 6 of this guide.

4. The restoration is performed. This is followed by an output window where you

can view information about the current restoration process. Wait until the
restoration is completed.

Figure 2-36
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5. When the recovery process completes successfully, an information window

appears. Confirm the acknowledgment with the "OK" button.

Figure 2-37

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6. This is followed by an information window in which you are asked to remove

the "end customer USB flash drive" from the SIMATIC IPC.
Remove the "End customer USB Flash Drive" from the SIMATIC IPC and end
the restore by clicking on the "OK" button.

Figure 2-38

Result
You have successfully restored your SIMATIC IPC.
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2.3 Create and configure a "1ClickImage" backup

To install the 1ClickImage application, the Paragon Hard Disk Manager 15 Suaite
must be installed. Install this on your SIMATIC IPC before continuing with
section 2.3.2.
2.3.1 Installing the Paragon Hard Disk Manager 15 Suite

1. Start the "SIMATIC Image & Partition Creator" from your DVD. If your SIMATIC
IPC does not have a DVD drive, you can move the data to a USB flash drive
using another PC and start the program from there. Select the “Paragon hard
disk manager 15 Suite” in the selection screen. (1) Confirm your selection with
the "Select" button. (2)

Figure 2-39
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2. This will open the Paragon Disk Manager 15 Suite. Click on the “Install
Paragon Disk Manager 15 Suite” action and follow the installation instructions.

Figure 2-40

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2.3.2 Installation of n 1ClickImage

Install 1Clickimage on your SIMATIC IPC so that you can configure and execute it.
Start the "SIMATIC Image & Partition Creator" from your DVD. Select “Install
programs for 1ClickImage” in the selection screen. (1) Confirm your selection with
the "Select" button. (2) Follow the installation instructions.

Figure 2-41
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2.3.3 Configuration and generation of the "1ClickImage"

1ClickImage needs certain parameters to create an image.

The following instructions are an example of how to perform this configuration and
how to perform a backup. The system partition of a SIMATIC IPC277E is selected
for the backup. The storage location is an external hard disk connected to the
SIMATIC IPC via a USB port.

1. Double-click on the desktop icon "Configuration". If no desktop icons were

created, you will find the links to the applications in the Windows start menu.

Figure 2-42

2. In the “SIMATIC IPC Image & Partition Creator V3.5” window that opens,
select the option “Specify 1ClickImage backup” (1). Confirm the selection with
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the "Select" button. (2)

Figure 2-43

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3. Set the backup parameters you want. The four configuration areas are
explained in more detail below.

Figure 2-44

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2

3
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Configuration areas
1. Next task
In this area it can be decided whether a backup should be created or restored.
2. Image backup drive
This window specifies the storage location for the image. Furthermore, the name of
the subdirectory and the name of the backup file are determined.
3. Follow-up action after backup
This area defines what action the computer should take after the backup is
completed.
4. Parameters of the automatic backup
This area is used to set which drive to back up. It is also possible to select external
media.

The "number of images" describes how many images can be saved at the same
time. They are numbered in the subdirectory. When the maximum number of
backups is reached, the oldest backup is overwritten.
The "Fit to CD" checkbox splits the backup into files to the size of a CD.
Selecting compression sets how much the backup size should be compressed.
High compression prolongs the duration of image creation.

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4. After you have set all the configurations to your liking, confirm them with the
"Save" button. This will close the configuration window.
5. Double-click the "1ClickImage" desktop icon to create a backup of the
parameters you have configured.

Figure 2-45

6. You have started the generation of a 1ClickImage according to your

requirements. The command window of Windows opens, where the details and
progress of the backup can be viewed. After completion of the backup process,
this window closes automatically.
Figure 2-46
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Result
You have successfully created a 1ClickImage according to your requirements. The
backup is located in the destination path of your choice.

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2.3.4 Restoring a backup created by 1ClickImage

This manual describes how to restore your SIMATIC IPC using 1ClickImage.
1. Open the configuration screen as described in section 2.3.3.
2. In configuration area 1 "Next execution", change the settings to "Automatic
restore". (1) Save the setting. (2)

Note Make sure the correct destination path of the backup is set in the "Image Backup
drive" configuration area.

Figure 2-47
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Note The option in the "Next execution" configuration field is automatically switched
back to "automatic backup" during the restore.

3. Double-click 1ClickImage.exe on the desktop.

Figure 2-48

Note If there is no current backup in the set path, the error number -1 is output in a
window.

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4. This is followed by various output screens and your computer is restarted

during the recovery process.

Result
The last generated 1ClickImage is automatically restored from the specified path.
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3 Appendix
3.1 Service and Support
Industry Online Support
Do you have any questions or need assistance?
Siemens Industry Online Support offers round the clock access to our entire
service and support know-how and portfolio.
The Industry Online Support is the central address for information about our
products, solutions and services.
Product information, manuals, downloads, FAQs, application examples and videos
– all information is accessible with just a few mouse clicks:
https://support.industry.siemens.com

Technical Support
The Technical Support of Siemens Industry provides you fast and competent
support regarding all technical queries with numerous tailor-made offers
– ranging from basic support to individual support contracts. Please send queries
to Technical Support via Web form:
www.siemens.com/industry/supportrequest
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SITRAIN – Training for Industry

We support you with our globally available training courses for industry with
practical experience, innovative learning methods and a concept that’s tailored to
the customer’s specific needs.
For more information on our offered trainings and courses, as well as their
locations and dates, refer to our web page:
www.siemens.com/sitrain

Service offer
Our range of services includes the following:
 Plant data services
 Spare parts services
 Repair services
 On-site and maintenance services
 Retrofitting and modernization services
 Service programs and contracts
You can find detailed information on our range of services in the service catalog
web page:
https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/sc

Industry Online Support app

You will receive optimum support wherever you are with the "Siemens Industry
Online Support" app. The app is available for Apple iOS, Android and Windows
Phone:
https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/sc/2067

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3.2 Links and Literature

Table 3-1
No. Topic
\1\ Siemens Industry Online Support
https://support.industry.siemens.com
\2\ Link to the Entry page for the application example
https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/109756568
\3\ BIOS menu
https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/mdm/109749206?c=90926754187&lc=en-
DE
\4\ Delivery approval of the SIMATIC IPC Image & Partition Creator V3.5
https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/109740914

3.3 Change documentation

Table 3-2
Version Date Change
V1.0 MM/YYYY First edition
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