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Figure 4.5 – Virtual Connection Screen
Virtual Sensor File
Since a virtual connection is not made to an actual sensor, a virtual sensor file (.vsf)
is used to save the configuration settings much like an actual sensor’s Flash
memory. If you are making a virtual connection for the first time, you will need to
create a virtual sensor file by clicking on the magnifying glass icon and entering a
file name.
Backing up a virtual sensor file will change the file to a sensor setup file (.ssc) that
can be restored to an actual sensor. To convert a sensor setup file to a virtual sensor
file, make a virtual connection and then use the Restore Sensor Setup tool in the
Tools menu. To convert a virtual sensor file to a sensor setup file, use the Back-up
Sensor Setup tool.
Note
When you are connected using a virtual sensor file, changes that would
normally be saved to a sensor’s Flash memory will automatically be saved to
the virtual sensor file.