Safeguarding Industrial Continuity: A Guide to MCGS HMI Backup Strategies
for 7-inch models) matches in the tpcbackup configuration files.
The most dangerous phrase in industrial automation is: “It’s backed up, I have the project file on my laptop.”
In MCGS, create a "Backup" button on a hidden maintenance screen that triggers a script to copy the project to USB. Teach operators to use it after major configuration changes.
Enter the HMI password if requested (default is often 1111 or 111111 ).
Backup is only half the battle. Restoring must be foolproof.
This is the most common method for maintenance teams in the field. It doesn’t require a laptop, just a standard USB flash drive.