CS-105 Database Backup

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Overview

The entire database, or memory, of the TCS command station can be backed up or restored using a computer. The database includes information such as the Roster Entries, Consists (members), and Macros.

This page will instruct you on how to create a database backup, as well as how to restore a saved backup. These instructions assume you have already created a JMRI profile for the device you want to backup/restore.

If you are looking for instructions on how to export and import roster entries between JMRI and a TCS Command Station, please refer to the JMRI Help Article on the subject.

Creating a Database Backup

Follow these steps to create a backup of your command station's database.

  1. Power on the device you would like to backup and connect it to your computer. For a CS-105, you may use a wired LCC connection or a WiFi connection.
  2. Open JMRI Panel Pro and select the correct profile for this device and connection mode
  3. Select "Memory Tool" from the LCC menu
  4. In the Memory Tool window, use the drop-down box to select the correct device (CS-105 or LT-50)
  5. In the Memory Tool window, change the "Memory Space:" to 80
  6. Press the "Get.." button
  7. In the window that appears, set a file name and location to save the file to

After the database is done being read, the database will be saved to the location you selected as a ".bin" file.

Restoring a Database Backup

Follow these steps to use an existing backup to overwrite your command station's database.

  1. Power on the device you would like to backup and connect it to your computer. For a CS-105, you may use a wired LCC connection or a WiFi connection.
  2. Open JMRI Panel Pro and select the correct profile for this device and connection mode
  3. Select "Memory Tool" from the LCC menu
  4. In the Memory Tool window, use the drop-down box to select the correct device (CS-105 or LT-50)
  5. In the Memory Tool window, change the "Memory Space:" to 80
  6. Press the "Put.." button
  7. In the window that appears, select the saved .bin file you would like to restore

After a few moments, the database file you selected will be completely restored.