SIMATIC IPC Image & Partition Creator

Minimization of downtimes. To get your system up and running again quickly!

Overview

SIMATIC IPC Image & Partition Creator V3.1
SIMATIC IPC EWF Manager

SIMATIC IPC Image & Partition Creator V3.1

The new software package SIMATIC IPC Image & Partition Creator V3.1 reduces downtimes and increases productivity. It safeguards data with just a click of the mouse during operation and can delete confidential data on SIMATIC IPCs permanently and safely. Furthermore it enables the simplest hard disk management without any data loss.

Advantages

Preventive data backup during operation* without having to shutdown the system
Partition changes without loss of data for later adaptation of the storage space
Final/safe deletion of data , e.g. for withdrawal from service of used hard drives
Function “1ClickImage“: the easiest data backup and restoring via mouse-click
Usable for SIMATIC IPC without installation independent of operating system and includes all drivers

SIMATIC IPC Image & Partition Creator V3.1 main menu

Preventive data backup during operation* and easy restoring

Image creation while the IPC/system is running*: not necessary to shut down the IPC. Applications/programs can continue to run.
Wizards assist you in configuring and performing a backup
Time-controlled/cyclical backups
Creation of incremental backups (for data backup) or differential backups (for partition backup) saves memory space
Backups are easy to configure and perform via 1ClickImage
Protected “backup container” for backing up images on the hard drive
Easy data restoring with wizards or 1ClickImage

1ClickImage – backup and restoring of data with only one click of the mouse

Double clicking on “Image! – via mouse-click” starts a complete backup
Version management for archiving of up to nine versions
Double clicking on “Restore! – via mouse-click” restores the last saved version of the software

Easy partition management without loss of data

Enlarge/reduce existing partitions without loss of data
Creation of new partitions/deletion of existing partitions
Merging of adjacent partitions
Conversion of file system without reformatting (e.g. FAT32 to NTFS)
Edit file system parameters (e.g. partition ID/change volume name, etc.)
Easy setup of a boot manager
Defragmenting for optimizing hard drive performance

Safe deletion of data and easy duplication (clones)

Safe and irrevocable deletion of data, e.g.

For destroying confidential data
For the safe withdrawal from serviceof data carriers

Easy duplication (clones)

Easy duplication of existing software onto other devices with the same equipment and same purpose, e.g. for quick, complete replacement of devices in the event of servicing.

For SIMATIC IPC

Usable for all SIMATIC IPC of the "B" and “C“ generation as well as SIMATIC Field PG M2/M3, SINUMERIK PCU 50.3 and SIMOTION P350-3/P350-5,

includes all drivers
without installation directly from CD or USB FlashDrive
independent of operating system

* due to operating system and application

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SIMATIC IPC EWF Manager

The EWF (Enhanced Write Filter) protects one or more partitions against unwanted write access or changes. Microsoft provides the "ewfmgr" command line program to operate the EWF. Configuration and status queries are entered exclusively by command line.

The SIMATIC IPC EWF Manager makes configuring significantly easier and more convenient:

In the icon tray of the Windows taskbar you can display and monitor the statuses of selected partitions.
The EWF is configured conveniently via a graphical user interface

The SIMATIC IPC EWF Manager was developed for Windows Embedded operating systems. The following versions of Windows Embedded are supported: