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14.3.3 Load Points
Main menu selection number 3 allows the retrieval of a predefined configuration
into working memory (see Figure 27). Loading one of these configurations
overwrites the existing point configuration.
Currently, entering submenu selection 1 returns the gateway’s configuration to
its factory default state.
Figure 27: Loading a Point File
14.3.4 Xmodem Point File
Main menu selection number 4 gives access to the “xmodem” command, which
allows unit configuration files to be transferred between the gateway and a PC.
Whenever unit configuration is completed, it is strongly recommended that a
backup copy of the configuration file be downloaded from the unit to a PC. One
reason for this is in case it becomes necessary to restore a previous
configuration at a later time. Another reason is that it may be desirable to load
multiple units with the same configuration. Configuration files contain all point
and port settings. A downloaded configuration file can be uploaded to any
MBP-100, allowing the user to clone multiple units with the same configuration.
Two different variations of the Xmodem protocol are supported (CRC and
Checksum) for those serial communication packages that only support one or
the other. However, some programs can automatically adapt to the user’s
selection, making the specific Xmodem protocol selection arbitrary. The first