Backups & recovery
Scheduled Auto-Backup
For a technician configuring the controller to automatically save backups on a recurring schedule so recent data is never more than a day or shift old.
- Step 1.
Choose the backup destination
Automatic Backup writes to the memory card (MC:) or the internal backup area (FRA:). You can also set USB (UD1:/UT1:) as the '2 Device' field to retrieve data later. Automatic Backup can't target a network share, FTP, or TFTP location.
Caution: Don't try to point Automatic Backup at a network drive. TFTP is only used by the separate cold-start Image Backup function, not by scheduled Automatic Backup.
- Step 2.
Open the auto-backup settings
On the pendant, open the AUTO BACKUP setting screen and review items 1 through 15.
- Step 3.
Enable and pick the device
Turn Automatic Backup on and set the device to MC: or FRA:. Set a subdirectory if you want to separate this robot's backups.
- Step 4.
Set the schedule
Configure Backup Time 1 through 5, Backup at Power up, and the Interval as needed. The controller will run an 'all backup' from the File menu automatically at those times.
- Step 5.
Set the retention limit
Configure the Maximum number of versions between 1 and 99 so old backups roll off instead of filling the device.
- Step 6.
Save the configuration
Confirm the settings so the schedule becomes active.
- Step 7.
Verify the first backup
Wait for the next scheduled run or trigger one, then confirm a new backup version appears on MC: or FRA:.
Common questions
- How long does Scheduled Auto-Backup take?
- Scheduled Auto-Backup is rated Basic and takes about 15 minutes across 7 steps.
- What tools do I need?
- You will need Teach pendant, Memory card (MC:) for the backup destination.
- What should I do before starting?
- A memory card is inserted, or the internal backup area (FRA:) is available. Enough free space on the destination for multiple backup versions.
- What is the first step?
- Choose the backup destination. Automatic Backup writes to the memory card (MC:) or the internal backup area (FRA:). You can also set USB (UD1:/UT1:) as the '2 Device' field to retrieve data later. Automatic Backup can't target a network share, FTP, or TFTP location.