FlexPendant Operators Manual 3HAC16590 ... - Technology

10 Systems10.2.3. File handling10.2.3. File handlingFile handling and storingBackups, programs, and configurations etc. are saved as files in the robot system. These filesare handled either in a specific FlexPendant application, such as the Program editor, or usingthe FlexPendant Explorer.Files can be stored on a number of different drives, or memory devices, such as:• Controller hard disk• Portable PC• USB device• Other network drivesThese drives are used the same way and available in the FlexPendant Explorer or when savingor opening files using an application on the FlexPendant.USB memory informationIRC5 is equipped with a USB port on the controller module, see chapter Buttons on thecontroller on page 47.A USB memory is normally detected by the system and ready to use within a few secondsfrom plugging in the hardware. A plugged in USB memory is automatically detected duringsystem start up.It is possible to plug in and unplug a USB memory while the system is running. However,observing the following precautions will avoid problems:• Do not unplug a USB memory immediately after plugging in. Wait at least fiveseconds, or until the memory has been detected by the system.• Do not unplug a USB memory during file operations, such as saving or copying files.Many USB memories indicates ongoing operations with a flashing LED.• Do not unplug a USB memory while the system is shutting down. Wait until shutdownis completed.Please also note the following limitations with USB memories:• There is no guarantee that all USB memories are supported.• Some USB memories have a write protection switch. The system is not able to detectif a file operation failed due to the write protection switch.Related informationFor more information on trouble shooting, see Trouble shooting manual - IRC5.What is “the memory”? on page 248.2523HAC 16590-1 Revision: B