Robotics in Manufacturing

Backups & recovery

Exporting Teach Pendant Programs

For a technician saving individual programs off the controller, useful for sharing a program between robots or archiving before an edit.

Basic~10 min6 steps
  1. Step 1.

    Insert the storage device

    Plug in the USB drive or memory card.

  2. Step 2.

    Open the program list

    On the pendant, go to Select or the program directory screen.

  3. Step 3.

    Choose the program to export

    Highlight the specific program or select multiple programs if the interface allows it.

  4. Step 4.

    Open the file save option

    Use the Utility or File menu option to save the selected program to external storage.

  5. Step 5.

    Confirm the destination

    Make sure the storage device is selected and the file name is correct.

  6. Step 6.

    Verify the exported file

    Browse the storage device to confirm the program file was written.

Common questions

How long does Exporting Teach Pendant Programs take?
Exporting Teach Pendant Programs is rated Basic and takes about 10 minutes across 6 steps.
What tools do I need?
You will need Teach pendant, USB drive or memory card.
What should I do before starting?
Program to be exported is not currently running.
What is the first step?
Insert the storage device. Plug in the USB drive or memory card.

Attribution

Procedure steps on this page are checked against the site's editorial safety rules and manufacturer-manual sourcing standards.

Last reviewed: 2026-07-21.

Edited by Mike Ramsey / Reliable Media.Editorial process