SRAM DATA BACKUP QUESTIONS?

SRAM Memory Card Information Series 16i/18i/21i/20i-A Maintenance Manual, GFZ-63005EN

C.1 The boot system load the CNC system software (flash RAM→DRAM),
then starts it so that software can be executed.
OVERVIEW The boot system provides the following maintenance functions for the
CNC:
(1) Registering a file in flash ROM
⋅ Reads a file from a memory card, in FAT format, into flash ROM.
(2) Checking a file (series and edition) in flash ROM
(3) Deleting a file from flash ROM
(4) Batch saving and restoration of files of parameters and programs
backed up by battery (SRAM area), to and from a memory card
(5) Saving a file in flash ROM to a memory card
(6) Formatting of a memory card
(7) Deleting a file from a memory card
This manual describes the activation of the boot system, as well as the
screen displays and operation for the functions listed above.

CAUTION
This control unit supports the use of a memory card as an
input/output device. When a flash card is used, however,
data can be written to a FANUC–recommended card only.
Data can be read in the same way as with an ordinary SRAM
card, provided the data has been saved in FAT format. Note
that, when a flash card is used, the card capacity is reduced
by 128KB.
See the order list for details of the supported memory card
types.

C.1.1 In ordinary system activation, the boot system automatically transfers

Starting the Boot files from flash ROM to DRAM in the background.
The user is not aware of this operation. However, the boot system must
System be operated manually, from menu screen, when maintenance is to be
carried out or when the flash ROM does not contain a required file.
1 In system maintenance, for example, to replace a file in ROM
Operation : Turn the power on by simultaneously pressing the two soft
keys at the right end.

Hold down the two keys until the boot system screen appears.
If soft keys are not provided (for example, when a touch pad is being
used), use the MDI numeric keys. Hold down the 6 and 7
keys until the boot system screen appears.

± ± ± ± ± ± ±
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.

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C.2 When the boot system is first started, the MAIN MENU screen is
displayed. This screen is described below :
SCREEN
CONFIGURATION
AND OPERATING
PROCEDURE
D MAIN MENU screen

(1) SYSTEM MONITOR MAIN MENU 60M1-01

(2) 1. SYSTEM DATA LOADING

(3) 2. SYSTEM DATA CHECK
(4) 3. SYSTEM DATA DELETE
(5) 4. SYSTEM DATA SAVE
(6) 5. SRAM DATA BACKUP
(7) 6. MEMORY CARD FILE DELETE
(8) 7. MEMORY CARD FORMAT

(9) 10.END

*** MESSAGE ***

(10) SELECT MENU AND HIT SELECT KEY.
[ SELECT ][ YES ][ NO ][ UP ][ DOWN ]

(1) : Screen title. The series and edition of the boot system appear at
the right end.
(2) : Function for writing data to flash ROM.
(3) : Function for checing the edition of a file in ROM.
(4) : Function for deleting a file from flash ROM.
(5) : Function for making a backup copy of the data stored on the memory
card.
(6) : Function for making a backup copy of the data in SRAM.
(7) : Function for deleting a file from a memory card.
(8) : Function for formatting a memory card.
(9) : Function for terminating the boot system and starting the CNC.
(10) : Condensed guidance or error message
D Operating procedure Press the [UP] or [DOWN] soft key to select the desired function. After
positioning the cursor to the desired function, press the [SELECT] soft
key. Before executing a function, the system my request confirmation
from the operator by having him/her press the [YES] or [NO] soft key.

D Basic operation

Position the Select a Check the

cursor. function selection Execute
[UP] → [SELECT] → [YES] → the → Select END
[DOWN] [NO] function

→ Return to
original state

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C.2.5
SRAM DATA BACKUP
Screen
D Description This screen is used to collectively save and restore parameters, programs,
and other data, retained after the CNC power in SRAM is turned off, to
and from a memory card.

D Screen configuration Select “4 SRAM DATA BACKUP” on the SYSTEM MONITOR MAIN
MENU screen. The following screen is displayed.

(1) SRAM DATA BACKUP

(2) [BOARD:MAIN]
(3) 1. SRAM BACKUP (CNC ³ MEMORY CARD)
2. RESTORE SRAM (MEMORY CARD ³ CNC)
(4) END

(5) SRAM SIZE : 256K (BASIC)

(6) FILE NAME : SRAM256A. FDB

*** MESSAGE ***

(7) SELECT MENU AND HIT SELECT KEY.
[ SELECT ][ YES ][ NO ][ UP ][ DOWN ]

(1) : Screen title

(2) : Names of accessing board
(3) : Menu
(4) : Returning to the previous menu
(5) : Size of SRAM mounted on the CNC
(6) : File name
(7) : Message

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D Operating procedure
[Backing up data] 1 Select “1. SRAM BACKUP.” The following confirmation message is
displayed. The backup file name may be displayed according to the
SRAM capacity.
2 Press [YES] to start backup.

*** MESSAGE ***

BACKUP SRAM DATA OK ? HIT YES OR NO.

3 If a backup file is already on the memory card, you will be prompted

to confirm whether to permit overwriting.
4 The name of the file being written to the memory card is displayed in
the FILE NAME: field.

SRAM SIZE : 0.5MB (BASIC)

FILE NAME : SRAM0_5A.FDB ³ MEMORY CARD

Name of the file being

*** MESSAGE *** saved
SRAM DATA WRITING TO MEMORY CARD.

5 Upon terminating normally, the system displays the following

message. Press the [SELECT] soft key.

*** MESSAGE ***

SRAM BACKUP COMPLETE. HIT SELECT KEY.

[Restoring the data] 1 Select “2. RESTORE SRAM.” The system displays the following
message. Press the [YES] key.

*** MESSAGE ***

RESTORE SRAM DATA OK ? HIT YES OR NO.

2 The system displays the following message during restoration.

*** MESSAGE ***

RESTORE SRAM DATA FROM MEMORY CARD.

3 Upon terminating normally, the system displays the following

message. Press the [SELECT] soft key.

*** MESSAGE ***

RESTORE COMPLETE. HIT SELECT KEY.

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