Motoman NX100 Controller

Auto Backup
Function Manual

Part Number: 149648-21CD

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Chapter 1

Introduction

1.1 About This Document

This manual provides information for the Auto Backup function and contains the following sections:
CHAPTER 1 - INTRODUCTION
Provides general information about the structure of this manual, a list of reference documents, and
customer service information.
CHAPTER 2 - SAFETY
This section provides information regarding the safe use and operation of Motoman products.
CHAPTER 3 - AUTO BACKUP INSTRUCTIONS
Provides detailed information for the Auto Backup function.

1.2 Reference to Other Documentation

For additional information refer to the following:
• NX100 Controller Manual (P/N 149201-1)
• Concurrent I/O Manual (P/N 149230-1)
• Operator’s Manual for your application
• Vendor manuals for system components not manufactured by Motoman

1.3 Customer Service Information

If you are in need of technical assistance, contact the Motoman service staff at (937) 847-3200. Please have
the following information ready before you call:
• Robot Type (EA1400N, HP20, etc.)
• Application Type (welding, handling, etc.)
• Robot Serial Number (located on back side of robot arm)
• Robot Sales Order Number (located on back of controller)

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Notes

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Chapter 2

Safety

2.1 Introduction

It is the purchaser’s responsibility to ensure that all local, county, state,

and national codes, regulations, rules, or laws relating to safety and safe
operating conditions for each installation are met and followed.

We suggest that you obtain and review a copy of the ANSI/RIA National Safety Standard for
Industrial Robots and Robot Systems. This information can be obtained from the Robotic Industries
Association by requesting ANSI/RIA R15.06-1999. The address is as follows:
Robotic Industries Association
900 Victors Way
P.O. Box 3724
Ann Arbor, Michigan 48106
TEL: (734) 994-6088
FAX: (734) 994-3338
INTERNET: www.roboticsonline.com

Ultimately, the best safeguard is trained personnel. The user is responsible for providing personnel
who are adequately trained to operate, program, and maintain the robot cell. The robot must not be
operated by personnel who have not been trained!

We recommend that all personnel who intend to operate, program, repair, or use the robot system be
trained in an approved Motoman training course and become familiar with the proper operation of the
system.

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Chapter 2 Safety

This safety section addresses the following:

• Standard Conventions (Section 2.2)
• General Safeguarding Tips (Section 2.3)
• Mechanical Safety Devices (Section 2.4)
• Installation Safety (Section 2.5)
• Programming, Operation, and Maintenance Safety (Section 2.6)

2.2 Standard Conventions

This manual includes the following alerts – in descending order of severity – that are essential to the
safety of personnel and equipment. As you read this manual, pay close attention to these alerts to
insure safety when installing, operating, programming, and maintaining this equipment.

DANGER!
Information appearing in a DANGER concerns the protection of personnel from the immediate
and imminent hazards that, if not avoided, will result in immediate, serious personal injury or
loss of life in addition to equipment damage.

WARNING!
Information appearing in a WARNING concerns the protection of personnel and equipment from
potential hazards that can result in personal injury or loss of life in addition to equipment
damage.

CAUTION!
Information appearing in a CAUTION concerns the protection of personnel and equipment,
software, and data from hazards that can result in minor personal injury or equipment damage.

Note: Information appearing in a Note provides additional information which is helpful in understanding the item being
explained.

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2.3 General Safeguarding Tips

All operators, programmers, plant and tooling engineers, maintenance personnel, supervisors, and
anyone working near the robot must become familiar with the operation of this equipment. All
personnel involved with the operation of the equipment must understand potential dangers of
operation. General safeguarding tips are as follows:
• Improper operation can result in personal injury and/or damage to the equipment. Only
trained personnel familiar with the operation of this robot, the operator's manuals, the system
equipment, and options and accessories should be permitted to operate this robot system.
• Do not enter the robot cell while it is in automatic operation. Programmers must have the
teach pendant when they enter the robot cell.
• Improper connections can damage the robot. All connections must be made within the
standard voltage and current ratings of the robot I/O (Inputs and Outputs).
• The robot must be placed in Emergency Stop (E-STOP) mode whenever it is not in use.
• In accordance with ANSI/RIA R15.06-1999, section 4.2.5, Sources of Energy, use
lockout/tagout procedures during equipment maintenance. Refer also to Section 1910.147
(29CFR, Part 1910), Occupational Safety and Health Standards for General Industry
(OSHA).

2.4 Mechanical Safety Devices

The safe operation of the robot, positioner, auxiliary equipment, and system is ultimately the user's
responsibility. The conditions under which the equipment will be operated safely should be reviewed
by the user. The user must be aware of the various national codes, ANSI/RIA R15.06-1999 safety
standards, and other local codes that may pertain to the installation and use of industrial equipment.
Additional safety measures for personnel and equipment may be required depending on system
installation, operation, and/or location. The following safety equipment is provided as standard:
• Safety fences and barriers
• Light curtains and/or safety mats
• Door interlocks
• Emergency stop palm buttons located on operator station, robot controller, and
programming pendant

Check all safety equipment frequently for proper operation. Repair or replace any non-functioning
safety equipment immediately.

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2.5 Installation Safety

Safe installation is essential for protection of people and equipment. The following suggestions are
intended to supplement, but not replace, existing federal, local, and state laws and regulations.
Additional safety measures for personnel and equipment may be required depending on system
installation, operation, and/or location. Installation tips are as follows:
• Be sure that only qualified personnel familiar with national codes, local codes, and
ANSI/RIA R15.06-1999 safety standards are permitted to install the equipment.
• Identify the work envelope of each robot with floor markings, signs, and barriers.
• Position all controllers outside the robot work envelope.
• Whenever possible, install safety fences to protect against unauthorized entry into the work
envelope.
• Eliminate areas where personnel might get trapped between a moving robot and other
equipment (pinch points).
• Provide sufficient room inside the workcell to permit safe teaching and maintenance
procedures.

2.6 Programming, Operation, and Maintenance Safety

All operators, programmers, plant and tooling engineers, maintenance personnel, supervisors, and
anyone working near the robot must become familiar with the operation of this equipment. Improper
operation can result in personal injury and/or damage to the equipment. Only trained personnel
familiar with the operation, manuals, electrical design, and equipment interconnections of this robot
should be permitted to program, operate, and maintain the system. All personnel involved with the
operation of the equipment must understand potential dangers of operation.
• Inspect the robot and work envelope to be sure no potentially hazardous conditions exist. Be
sure the area is clean and free of water, oil, debris, etc.
• Be sure that all safeguards are in place. Check all safety equipment for proper operation.
Repair or replace any non-functioning safety equipment immediately.
• Do not enter the robot cell while it is in automatic operation. Be sure that only the person
holding the programming pendant enters the workcell.
• Check the E-STOP button on the programming pendant for proper operation before
programming. The robot must be placed in Emergency Stop (E-STOP) mode whenever it is
not in use.
• Back up all programs and jobs onto suitable media before program changes are made. To
avoid loss of information, programs, or jobs, a backup must always be made before any
service procedures are done and before any changes are made to options, accessories, or
equipment.

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• Any modifications to PART 1, System Section, of the robot controller concurrent I/O
program can cause severe personal injury or death, as well as damage to the robot! Do not
make any modifications to PART 1, System Section. Making any changes without the written
permission of Motoman will VOID YOUR WARRANTY!
• Some operations require standard passwords and some require special passwords. Special
passwords are for Motoman use only. YOUR WARRANTY WILL BE VOID if you use
these special passwords.
• The robot controller allows modifications of PART 2, User Section, of the concurrent I/O
program and modifications to controller parameters for maximum robot performance. Great
care must be taken when making these modifications. All modifications made to the
controller will change the way the robot operates and can cause severe personal injury or
death, as well as damage the robot and other parts of the system. Double-check all
modifications under every mode of robot operation to ensure that you have not created
hazards or dangerous situations.
• Check and test any new or modified program at low speed for at least one full cycle.
• This equipment has multiple sources of electrical supply. Electrical interconnections are
made between the controller and other equipment. Disconnect and lockout/tagout all
electrical circuits before making any modifications or connections.
• Do not perform any maintenance procedures before reading and understanding the proper
procedures in the appropriate manual.
• Use proper replacement parts.
• Improper connections can damage the robot. All connections must be made within the
standard voltage and current ratings of the robot I/O (Inputs and Outputs).

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 YASKAWA

NX100 OPTIONS
INSTRUCTIONS
FOR AUTOMATIC BACKUP FUNCTION

Upon receipt of the product and prior to initial operation, read these instructions thoroughly, and retain
for future reference.

MOTOMAN INSTRUCTIONS
MOTOMAN- INSTRUCTIONS
NX100 INSTRUCTIONS
NX100 OPERATOR’S MANUAL
NX100 MAINTENANCE MANUAL
The NX100 operator’s manual above corresponds to specific usage.
Be sure to use the appropriate manual.

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MANDATORY
• This manual explains the automatic backup function of the NX100 sys-
tem and general operations. Read this manual carefully and be sure to
understand its contents before handling the NX100.

• General items related to safety are listed in Section 1: Safety of the

NX100 Instructions. To ensure correct and safe operation, carefully
read the NX100 Instructions before reading this manual.

CAUTION
• Some drawings in this manual are shown with the protective covers or
shields removed for clarity. Be sure all covers and shields are replaced
before operating this product.

• The drawings and photos in this manual are representative examples

and differences may exist between them and the delivered product.

• YASKAWA may modify this model without notice when necessary due to
product improvements, modifications, or changes in specifications. If
such modification is made, the manual number will also be revised.

• If your copy of the manual is damaged or lost, contact a YASKAWA rep-

resentative to order a new copy. The representatives are listed on the
back cover. Be sure to tell the representative the manual number listed
on the front cover.

• YASKAWA is not responsible for incidents arising from unauthorized

modification of its products. Unauthorized modification voids your prod-
uct’s warranty.

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Notes for Safe Operation

Read this manual carefully before installation, operation, maintenance, or inspection of the
NX100.
In this manual, the Notes for Safe Operation are classified as “WARNING”, “CAUTION”,
“MANDATORY”,or ”PROHIBITED”.

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,

WARNING could result in death or serious injury to personnel.

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,

CAUTION could result in minor or moderate injury to personnel and dam-
age to equipment. It may also be used to alert against unsafe
practices.

Always be sure to follow explicitly the items listed under this

MANDATORY heading.

PROHIBITED Must never be performed.

Even items described as “CAUTION” may result in a serious accident in some situations. At
any rate, be sure to follow these important items.

NOTE To ensure safe and efficient operation at all times, be sure to follow all instructions, even if
not designated as “CAUTION” and “WARNING”.

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WARNING
• Before operating the manipulator, check that servo power is turned off
when the emergency stop buttons on the front door of the NX100 and
the programming pendant are pressed.
When the servo power is turned off, the SERVO ON LED on the program-
ming pendant is turned off.

Injury or damage to machinery may result if the emergency stop circuit cannot stop the
manipulator during an emergency. The manipulator should not be used if the emergency
stop buttons do not function.

Emergency Stop Button

• Once the emergency stop button is released, clear the cell of all items
which could interfere with the operation of the manipulator. Then turn
the servo power ON

Injury may result from unintentional or unexpected manipulator motion.

TURN

Release of Emergency Stop

• Observe the following precautions when performing teaching operations

within the P-point maximum envelope of the manipulator :
- View the manipulator from the front whenever possible.
- Always follow the predetermined operating procedure.
- Ensure that you have a safe place to retreat in case of emergency.

Improper or unintended manipulator operation may result in injury.

• Confirm that no persons are present in the P-point maximum envelope of

the manipulator and that you are in a safe location before:
- Turning on the NX100 power
- Moving the manipulator with the programming pendant
- Running the system in the check mode
- Performing automatic operations

Injury may result if anyone enters the P-point maximum envelope of the manipulator dur-
ing operation. Always press an emergency stop button immediately if there are problems.
The emergency stop buttons are located on the right of the front door of the NX100 and
the programming pendant.

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CAUTION
• Perform the following inspection procedures prior to conducting manip-
ulator teaching. If problems are found, repair them immediately, and be
sure that all other necessary processing has been performed.
-Check for problems in manipulator movement.
-Check for damage to insulation and sheathing of external wires.

• Always return the programming pendant to the hook on the NX100 cabi-
net after use.

The programming pendant can be damaged if it is left in the P-point maximum envelope
of the manipulator, on the floor, or near fixtures.

• Read and understand the Explanation of Warning Labels in the NX100

instructions before operating the manipulator.

Definition of Terms Used Often in This Manual

The MOTOMAN manipulator is the YASKAWA industrial robot product.
The manipulator usually consists of the controller, the programming pendant, and supply
cables.
In this manual, the equipment is designated as follows.

Equipment Manual Designation

NX100 Controller NX100

NX100 Programming Pendant Programming Pendant

Cable between the manipulator and the NX100 Manipulator Cable

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Descriptions of the programming pendant keys, buttons, and displays are shown as follows:

Equipment Manual Designation

Programming Character Keys The keys which have characters printed on them are
Pendant denoted with [ ].
ex. [ENTER]

Symbol Keys The keys which have a symbol printed on them are
not denoted with [ ] but depicted with a small picture.
GO BACK

ex. page key PAGE

The cursor key is an exception, and a picture is not

shown.

Axis Keys “Axis Keys” and “Numeric Keys” are generic names
Numeric Keys for the keys for axis operation and number input.

Keys pressed When two keys are to be pressed simultaneously,

simultaneously the keys are shown with a “+” sign between them,
ex. [SHIFT]+[COORD]

Displays The menu displayed in the programming pendant is

denoted with { }.
ex. {JOB}

Playback Panel Buttons Playback panel buttons are enclosed in brackets.

ex. [TEACH] on the playback panel

Description of the Operation Procedure

In the explanation of the operation procedure, the expression "Select • • • " means that the
cursor is moved to the object item and the SELECT key is pressed, or that the item is directly
selected by touching the screen.

Registered Trademarks
CompactFlashTM is a trademark or a registered trademark of SanDisk Corporation.
In this manual, names of companies, corporations, or products are trademarks, registered
trademarks, or bland names for each company or corporation. (R) and TM are omitted.

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1 Automatic Backup Function

1.1 Purpose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
1.2 Outline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
1.2.1 Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-1
1.2.2 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2

2 Settings for Automatic Backup

2.1 CompactFlash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
2.2 AUTO BACKUP SET Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
2.3 NX100 Status and Automatic Backup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
2.3.1 Starting Backup at a Specified Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-4
2.3.2 Backup when Switching from Teach Mode to Play Mode . . . . .2-5
2.3.3 Overwriting Limit in CompactFlash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-5
2.4 Setting Examples . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
2.4.1 Setting Example 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-5
2.4.2 Setting Example 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-6

3 Loading the Backup Data from the CompactFlash

3.1 Loading Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1

4 Error List
4.1 Error Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1

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1.1 Purpose

1 Automatic Backup Function

1.1 Purpose

With the automatic backup function, NX100 memory contents are automatically saved in
CompactFlash.
After unexpected trouble such as the accidental erasing of the memory, the backup data
saved in CompactFlash by the automatic backup function can be loaded to the NX100 mem-
ory and restore the file data.

NOTE The automatic backup function is enabled only while the NX100 power supply is ON.

1.2 Outline

The automatic backup function works on the basic assumption that no major changes in the
memory data were made during playback. This function, therefore, backs up as much of the
latest data as possible during editing.

1.2.1 Functions
There are two types of automatic backup: cyclic backup and backup at switching mode.

Function Explanation

Cyclic backup This function backs up as much of the latest

In teach mode, the data in memory is backed up data as possible during editing. The backup
in a specified cycle. data saved in CompactFlash can be loaded
to the NX100 in case of data loss so that the
data loss can be minimized.

Backup at switching mode The edited data is backed up when editing is

When switching the mode from teach mode to completed.
play mode, the data in memory is backed up.

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1.2 Outline

1.2.2 Features
The following table shows the features of the automatic backup function.

Feature Explanation

Backup While Robot Program is Stopped Backs up the variables for essential data.*
The backup during playback is disabled. How-
ever, in play mode, the backup is enabled when
the robot program has stopped. (The backup is
performed in a specified cycle.)

Backup and Retry at Low-level Priority The backup operation does not affect other
When other operations affect the backup opera- operations, which enables you to use the
tion, the backup is suspended and the backup is programming pendant.
retried.

Backup in Binary Backup in binary allows to system to be eas-

The data is saved as binary data. The range is ily and speedily restored.
the same as that of the “ALL CMOS AREA” in
{FD/CF}, but the data type is different.

* Two types of data are saved in variables: essential data and data saved temporarily for
an operation. The latter is changed so frequently that it is difficult to save. Because the
automatic backup is designed to give priority to essential data, the backup during play-
back is disabled. The backup is enabled only while the robot program is stopped.

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2.1 CompactFlash

2 Settings for Automatic Backup

Insert CompactFlash in the CompactFlash slot, and select the options and values necessary
for the execution of automatic backup in the AUTO BACKUP SET display.

As explained in “1.2 Outline”, there are two types of automatic backup: backup in a speci-
NOTE fied cycle and backup when switching the mode from teach mode to play mode.
The NX100 executes automatic backup according to the settings during operations except
for execution of job.

2.1 CompactFlash

To use the automatic backup function, insert CompactFlash in the CompactFlash slot on the
programming pendant. Only while the NX100 power supply is OFF, the CompactFlash can be
inserted or removed.

When the data could not be saved in CompactFlash during an automatic backup due to the
absence or insufficient capacity of the CompactFlash, the error message “Cannot backup
CompactFlash” appears. At the same time, the signal “occurrence of error” is output, but the
robot program will not be stopped. Check if CompactFlash is inserted and if it has enough
capacity, and take the necessary actions. If no actions are taken while the error occurs, the
data cannot be saved.
Yaskawa recommends that the data be saved in two or more CompactFlash to minimize prob-
lems if the CompactFlash should be damaged.

The following CompactFlash can be used with the NX100. CompactFlash is optional.
Yaskawa supplies the CompactFlash No.1: CFC-064MBA (HOOAA) manufactured by Hagi-
wara Sys-Com when ordered (Refer to the following table).
For the automatic backup function, a storage capacity twice as large as the amount of data to
be backed up is required; 13 MB for standard memory configuration, 20 MB for expanded
memory. When the individual files are to be backed up, an average total of approx. 64 MB is
recommended.

No. Manufacturer Model Remarks

1 Hagiwara Sys-Com CFC-064MBA Consumer product (64MB)

(HOOAA) <Yaskawa-recommended>

2 Hagiwara Sys-Com CFI-064MBA Industrial product (64MB)

(HOOAA)

3 SanDisk (U.S.A.) SDCFBI-64-EXPP-80 Industrial product (64MB)

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2.2 AUTO BACKUP SET Display

2.2 AUTO BACKUP SET Display

Select the following items in the AUTO BACKUP SET display and set values for the automatic
backup.

• RESERVE TIME BACKUP (VALID/INVALID of the cyclic backup)

• BASE TIME
• BACKUP CYCLE
• RETRY CYCLE
• MODE CHANGE BACKUP (VALID/INVALID of the backup when switching the mode from
teach mode to play mode)
• UNIV.OUT NO. ON ERROR (Enabled from the version No. : NS3.00.00A(**)-00)

Operation Explanation

1 Insert CompactFlash in the

CompactFlash slot on the pro-
gramming pendant, then turn
ON the NX100.

2 Change the security mode to

management mode.

3 Select {SETUP} under the

main menu.

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2.2 AUTO BACKUP SET Display

Operation Explanation

4 Select {AUTO BACKUP SET}. The AUTO BACKUP SET display appears.
JOB EDIT DISPLAY UTILITY

JOB FD/CF AUTO BACKUP SET

DOUT
MOVE
END CF

ARC WELDING PARAMETER RESERVE TIME BACKUP INVALID c

BASE TIME 0 : 00 d
BACKUP CYCLE 1440 min e
VARIABLE SETUP RETRY CYCLE 0 min f
B001 MODE CHANGE BACKUP VALID g
IN/OUT DISPLAY SETUP
UNIV.OUT NO. ON ERROR h
In Out Aa

ROBOT

SYSTEM INFO

Main Menu Short Cut

c RESERVE TIME BACKUP

Select whether the backup function in a specified cycle from a
specified starting time is to be validated or not.
Each time [SELECT] is pressed, "INVALID" and "VALID" are
displayed alternately.
The backup starting time and cycle are specified in the BASE
TIME, the BACKUP CYCLE, and the RETRY CYCLE. Every
time a value is set in these three items, reset the RESERVE
TIME BACKUP to VALID. If these settings are incorrect, the
RESERVE TIME BACKUP cannot be reset to VALID. If so,
check and then change the values to the correct settings.

d BASE TIME
Specify the reference time to start backup. The BACKUP
CYCLE starts from the BASE TIME not the startup time. The
BACKUP CYCLE is first counted backwards from the BASE
TIME, going back for as many cycles as possible until the
startup time.
But if the BACKUP CYCLE is longer than the time between
the startup time and the BASE TIME, the BACKUP CYCLE
cannot be counted backwards but data will be backed up at
the BASE TIME and continue automatically at the intervals set
for the BACKUP CYCLE.
The setting ranges from 00:00 to 23:59

e BACKUP CYCLE
Specify the length of time for a cycle to back up. Set the
backup cycle in units of minutes. After the first backup, the
next backup is executed automatically in the time specified in
the BACKUP CYCLE.
The cycle setting ranges from 10 to 9999 minutes, and is
longer thant the RETRY CYCLE setting range.

f RETRY CYCLE
Specify the length of time for a cycle to retry backing up when
the backup operationis suspended. Set the retry cycle in units
of minutes. After being suspended, the backup is retried in
the time specified in the RETRY CYCLE. When the RETRY
CYCLE is set to 0, setting range.

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2.3 NX100 Status and Automatic Backup

Operation Explanation

4 (Continued from the previous g MODE CHANGE BACKUP

page.) Select whether backup is to be executed or not when the
mode is switches from teach mode to play mode.
Each time [SELECT] is pressed, "INVALID" and "VALID" are
displayed alternately.

h UNIV.OUT NO. ON ERROR : (Enabled from the

version No. : NS3.00.00A(**)-00)
Specify the user output No. where "1" is output when the auto-
matic backup error occurs. The term "automatic backup
error" here means that the backup is not performed success-
fully by the next backup (RESERVE TIME BACKUP, MODE
CHANGE BACKUP).

5 Enter a desired value, and

press [ENTER].

2.3 NX100 Status and Automatic Backup

Automatic Backup

Backup Timing NX100 Status CompactFlash Absence or insuffi-

ready to save the cient capacity of
data CompactFlash

From a specified Teach mode Editing Retry Retry

starting time (Accessing to
the memory)

When editing Backup Error

is interrupted

Play mode Executing jobs Disabled Disabled

When stopped Backup Error

When switching the Backup Error

mode from teach -
mode to play mode

* Retry is not performed when an error occurs.

2.3.1 Starting Backup at a Specified Time

While the data in the NX100 memory is being edited or overwritten, the automatic backup is
not executed at the specified backup starting time and is suspended and retried later. To start
the cyclic backup from the specified starting time, set the BASE TIME so that the robot pro-
gram is stopped (not during the editing or execution of a job) and the NX100 power supply is
ON when the backup starts.

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2.4 Setting Examples

2.3.2 Backup when Switching from Teach Mode to Play

Mode
With MODE CHANGE BACKUP set to VALID, the job is disabled for 1 to 2 seconds when the
teach mode is switched to play mode because of the backup operation. To start a job immedi-
ately after the mode is switched to play mode, set MODE CHANGE BACKUP to INVALID.
When the mode is repeatedly switched from teach mode to play mode and vice versa within 1
to 2 seconds, backup starts after the last time the mode is switched.

2.3.3 Overwriting Limit in CompactFlash

The number of times that CompactFlash can be overwritten is limited to approx. 100,000.
Because frequent backup operations may shorten the life of CompactFlash, the number of
times that CompactFlash is overwritten should be as minimized if possible.

2.4 Setting Examples

2.4.1 Setting Example 1

The following diagram shows a setting example with the following conditions:
BASE TIME: 12:30
BACKUP CYCLE: 60 (minutes)
RETRY CYCLE: 10 (minutes)

Power ON ②BASE TIME

③BACKUP CYCLE
…

④RETRY CYCLE … … …

11:00 11:30 11:40 11:50 12:30 13:30

1st day 1st day 1st day 1st day

Backup Backup Backup

During the execution of a job, the automatic backup or retry is not executed. And also,
NOTE after the error at writing to the CompactFlash, the retry is not executed until the next
backup starting time.

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2.4 Setting Examples

2.4.2 Setting Example 2

The following diagram shows a setting example with the following conditions:
BASE TIME: 20:00
BACKUP CYCLE: 1440 (minutes) (24 hours)
RETRY CYCLE: 60 (minutes)

Power ON ②BASE TIME

③BACKUP CYCLE
…

④RETRY CYCLE … … …

8:00 20:00 21:00 22:00 20:00 20:00

1st day 1st day 2nd day 3rd day

Backup Backup Backup

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3.1 Loading Procedure

3 Loading the Backup Data from the

CompactFlash

CAUTION
Note that executing "SYSTEM RESTORE" replaces the current CMOS data with the data
of the file "CMOSBK.BIN" in the CompactFlash.

After "CMOSBK.BIN" has been loaded, check if the new data is the same as the previ-
ously saved data in the CMOS, and call the master job to confirm that the current manipu-
lator position is correct and safe. Then, start moving the manipulator.

3.1 Loading Procedure

Load the backup data saved in the CompactFlash to the NX100 in maintenance mode.

Operation Explanation

1 Insert CompactFlash with the The backup data is saved under the file name "CMOSBK.BIN".
backup data in the Compact-
Flash slot on the programming
pendant.

2 Turn ON the NX100 power

supply while pressing [MAIN
MENU].

3 Change the security mode to

management mode.

4 Select {TOOL} under the main The sub menu appears.

menu.

SYSTEM INFO

FILE

TOOL
CompactFlash
CF

Main Menu Short Cut Maintenance mode

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3.1 Loading Procedure

Operation Explanation

5 Select {CompactFlash}. The CompactFlash display appears.

Move the cursor to SYSTEM RESTORE.

SYSTEM INFO CompactFlash

CMOS SAVE
FILE
CMOS LOAD
SYSTEM RESTORE
TOOL

CF

Main Menu Short Cut Maintenance mode

6 Select {SYSTEM RESTORE} The dialog box appears for the NIF/NCP01 board replacement
in the CompactFlash display. confirmation.

SYSTEM INFO CompactFlash

CMOS SAVE
FILE
CMOS LOAD
SYSTEM RESTORE
TOOL

CF

Exchanged NIF/NCP01 board?

YES NO

Main Menu Short Cut Maintenance mode

Select "YES" if the NIF/NCP01 board has been replaced, or

select "NO" if the NIF/NCP01 board has not been replaced.
Selecting "YES" initializes the system management time.
Selecting "NO" continues the counting of the current system’s
management time.

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3.1 Loading Procedure

Operation Explanation

7 Select "YES" or "NO" for the The dialog box appears for the loading confirmation.
message "Exchanged NIF/
NCP01 board?".
SYSTEM INFO CompactFlash

CMOS SAVE
FILE
CMOS LOAD
SYSTEM RESTORE
TOOL

CF

Load?

YES NO

Main Menu Short Cut Maintenance mode

Selecting "YES" in the loading confirmation dialog box starts the

loading of the data in the file "CMOSBK.BIN" from the Compact-
Flash to the NX100 CMOS.

8 Select "YES".

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4.1 Error Contents

4 Error List

4.1 Error Contents

Error No. Message Cause

3390 File not found The file to be loaded no longer exists

Cannot backup Compact-

Flash
3460
1: Insufficient capacity of the CompactFlash

2: Cannot access to the CompactFlash

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NX100 OPTIONS
INSTRUCTIONS
FOR AUTOMATIC BACKUP FUNCTION

HEAD OFFICE
2-1 Kurosaki-Shiroishi, Yahatanishi-ku, Kitakyusyu-shi, 806-0004, Japan
Phone 81-93-645-7745 Fax 81-93-645-7746
MOTOMAN INC. HEADQUARTERS
805 Liberty Lane West Carrollton, OH 45449, U.S.A.
Phone 1-937-847-6200 Fax 1-937-847-6277
YASKAWA MOTOMAN CANADA LTD.
3530 Laird Road, Unit 3, Mississauga, Ontario, L5L 5Z7, Canada
Phone 1-905-569-6686 Fax 1-905-813-5911
MOTOMAN ROBOTICS EUROPE AB
Franska Vagen 1039854, Kalmar, Sweden
Phone 46-480-417800 Fax 46-480-417999
MOTOMAN ROBOTEC GmbH
Kammerfeld strasse 1, DE-85391 Allershausen, Germany
Phone 49-8166-90100 Fax 49-8166-90103
YASKAWA ELECTRIC KOREA CORPORATION
1F Samyang Bldg. 89-1, Shinchun-dong, Donk-Ku, Daegu, Korea
Phone 82-53-745-7844 Fax 82-2-784-8495
YASKAWA ELECTRIC (SINGAPORE) PTE. LTD.
151 Lorong Chuan, #04-01, New Tech Park, Singapore 556741, Singapore
Phone 65-6282-3003 Fax 65-6289-3003
YASKAWA ELECTRIC (MALAYSIA) SDN. BHD.
No.71, Jalan Bandar Rawang 2, 48000 Rawang, Selangor D.E., Malaysia
Phone 60-3-6092-1377 Fax 60-3-6092-6377
YASKAWA ELECTRIC TAIWAN CORPORATION
9F, 16 Nanking E. Rd., Sec. 3, Taipei, Taiwan
Phone 886-2-2502-5003 Fax 886-2-2505-1280
SHOUGANG MOTOMAN ROBOT CO., LTD.
7,Yongchang-North Road, Beijing Economic & Technological Development Area, Beijing 100076, China
Phone 86-10-6788-0541 Fax 86-10-6788-2878

YASKAWA ELECTRIC CORPORATION

YASKAWA

Specifications are subject to change without notice

for ongoing product modifications and improvements. C Printed in Japan May 2005 05-05

MANUAL NO.

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