BASIC OPERATION
ACR7000 CONTROLLER Hardware Installation Guide 57
Memory
The ACR7000 Controller utilizes FLASH memory for saving programs and some system and user variables. Storing
programs and variable values in FLASH memory requires the use of the FLASH IMAGE command while programs
are stopped. Non-Volatile User FRAM store values automatically.
ESAVE command is issued with any configuration or program download. FLASH IMAGE is issued when checked
FLASH IMAGE operation can take approximately thirty seconds.
Memory Commands
ERASE
Erases motor configuration parameters and drive setup parameters and sets to default. Resets
system set-up and axis configuration parameters.
Clears stored programs and user variables
FLASH RES
Clears all programs, set-up parameter, motor configuration and user memory. Used to return
controller to factory settings.
ESAVE
Saves system configuration and axis set-up parameters. ESAVE is sent automatically with ACR-
View downloads
FLASH SAVE Saves user programs to FLASH memory
FLASH IMAGE
Saves user programs, local and global variables to FLASH MEMORY. User is prompted by
PMM to FLASH IMAGE on project and program downloads.
Warning: To avoid possible memory corruption, do NOT cycle power
during FLASH memory operations