How long does this procedure take?

Backing Up a FANUC Controller to USB is rated Basic and takes about 10 minutes across 6 steps.

What tools do I need?

You will need Teach pendant, USB drive.

What should I do before starting?

USB drive is formatted in a filesystem the controller supports. Controller powered on and the pendant available.

Backups & recovery

Backing Up a FANUC Controller to USB

For a technician performing a manual backup to a USB drive from the FANUC File screen. Covers the documented F4 BACKUP items and safe removal.

Basic~10 min6 steps

Insert the USB drive

Plug the drive into the pendant (UD1:) or controller (UD:) port and wait for it to be recognized.

Open the File screen

On the pendant, go to MENU, File, File.

Set the device to the USB path

Use UTIL, Set Device and choose the USB path so the backup writes to the USB drive.

Choose the backup type

Press F4 BACKUP and choose from the documented items: System files, TP programs, Application, Applic. TP, Error log, Diagnostic, Vision data, All of above, Maintenance, ASCII programs, or Image backup. For mastering data, use System files (SYSMAST.SV).

Run the backup

Confirm the prompt and wait for the transfer to finish.

Wait for completion before removing the drive

Wait for the pendant to confirm the operation is complete before unplugging the USB drive.

Caution: Removing the USB during a write or read may break or corrupt files on the USB memory.

Common questions

How long does this procedure take?: Backing Up a FANUC Controller to USB is rated Basic and takes about 10 minutes across 6 steps.
What tools do I need?: You will need Teach pendant, USB drive.
What should I do before starting?: USB drive is formatted in a filesystem the controller supports. Controller powered on and the pendant available.
What is the first step?: Insert the USB drive. Plug the drive into the pendant (UD1:) or controller (UD:) port and wait for it to be recognized.