9 Utility
9.4 File Transfer
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HW1485509
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9.4 File Transfer
9.4.1 File Transfer Overview
File Transfer screen allows the user to copy Job files and YRC Controller
data files from the YRC Controller to a USB drive. The user can also copy
files saved in a USB drive to the YRC Controller. This function can be
accessed from {MENU} {Utility} {File Transfer}.
File Transfer can be used to transfer the following files:
• Job (.JBI) Files
• YRC Controller data files
• General data files such as tool data (TOOL.CND), user frame
data (UFRAME.CND), and variable value (VAR.DAT)
• Parameter files such as system definition parameter (SD.PRM)
and batch parameter (ALL.PRM)
• I/O data files such as CIO program (CIOPRG.LST) and I/O name
data (IONAME.DAT)
• System data files such as Home position calibration data
(ABSO.DAT) and Alarm history data (ALMHIST.DAT)
To save the YRC Controller system backup data file (CMOS.BIN), use
Backup and Restore function (refer to chapter 9.3 “Backup and Restore”).
9.4.2 Procedures for File Transfer from YRC Controller
1. Go to {MENU} {Utility} {File Transfer}.
– File Transfer screen will appear.
2. Select {From Controller} tab if not selected.
3. Insert a USB drive into the pendant.
4. Change the target folder if necessary.
5. Select the file group from the following to show in the file list view ( ).
• All (shows all files on the YRC Controller)
• Job
• General Data
• Parameter
• I/O Data
• System Data
6. Check the checkbox to select the files to copy from the YRC
Controller.
– Checking the checkbox ( ) allows to select/deselect all files.
7. Press {COPY FILES FROM CONTROLLER}.
– A confirmation pop-up window will appear.
8. Press {YES}.
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