9 System Backup
DX100 9.3 Automatic Backup Function
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9.3 Automatic Backup Function
9.3.1 Automatic Backup Function
9.3.1.1 Objective
With the automatic backup function, the data saved in the DX100 such as
system setting or operational condition are collectively backed up in the
CompactFlash which is inserted in the programming pendant.
In case of an unexpected trouble such as data loss, the backup data
saved in the CompactFlash by the automatic backup function can be
loaded to the DX100 memory to restore the file data.
9.3.1.2 Outline
The automatic backup function saves the internally stored data in a single
file in advance for the smooth restoration from unexpected troubles of the
DX100.
The teaching operation is one of the factors that changes the internally
stored data. Thus, a mode which backs up the latest data after the
teaching operation is prepared. To confirm the termination of the teaching
operation, check the mode key whether it is changed from teach mode to
play mode.
Other than the teaching operation, the present position of the robot or the
value of a variable can be pointed out as the factors to change the
internally stored data. These data, however, are changed after each
operation and have very little need to be retained permanently.
Accordingly, backing up these data at regular interval should be well
enough to operate and the mode to back up the data at regular interval is
also prepared.
Furthermore, the mode to back up the data when starting up the DX100
and when inputting signals are also available for some specific versions.
With the automatic backup function, all the part where the internal data is
stored in the physical memory area is collectively saved. If there is any
data which is in the middle of changing while executing the automatic
backup function, the data might not be usable for restoration because of
its inconsistency. Therefore, the function is terminated with an error
during the play back operation or while the manipulator is in motion so that
the automatic backup cannot be operated. Set the automatic backup
function to be executed while the manipulator is not in the playback status
and while the manipulator is stopped.
NOTE
The automatic backup function is enabled only while the
DX100 power supply is ON whereas it isn’t while in the
maintenance mode or the power supply is OFF.
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