APPENDIX
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C. BOOT SYSTEM
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The boot system load the CNC system software (flash RAM⌡DRAM),
then starts it so that software can be executed.
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.
In ordinary system activation, the boot system automatically transfers
files from flash ROM to DRAM in the background.
The user is not aware of this operation. However, the boot system must
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.
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C.1
OVERVIEW
C.1.1
Starting the Boot
System