TM_Backup_Technote_EN_201903_R115-E-01 (EN)

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Contents 1 Introduction ............................................................................................................................................... 3 2 Useful Documents ...................................................................................................................................... 3 3 Backup ........................................................................................................................................................ 3 3.1 Procedure ............................................................................................................................................

3 3.2 Recommended Backup Points .......................................................................................................... 4 4 Restore ....................................................................................................................................................... 5 5 USB Flash Drive Formatting ....................................................................................................................... 6 6 Update........................................................................................................................................................

8 Figures Figure 3.1 - System Setting Menu ................................................................................................................. 3 Figure 3.2 - Backup Screen ............................................................................................................................ 4 Figure 4.1 - Restore Screen ........................................................................................................................... 5 Figure 5.1 - Format ........................................................................................................................................

6 Figure 4.2 - Formatting Convention .............................................................................................................. 7 Figure 5.3 - Format Warning ......................................................................................................................... 7 Figure 5.4 - Formatting Complete ................................................................................................................. 7 Figure 5.5 - Folder Naming Convention ........................................................................................................

7 Figure 6.1 - Included Files ............................................................................................................................. 8 Figure 6.2 - System Setting Menu ................................................................................................................. 8 Figure 6.3 - System Version Screen ............................................................................................................... 9 Figure 6.4 - Version Conflict Warning ........................................................................................................... 9 Omron TM Collaborative Robot: Backup, Restore, Update – Ver.

1 Page 2 of 9 Version Date Author Changes HW Ver. Sys. Ver. 01 01 1/17/2019 1/17/2019 Kai Lee Document Created Document Created 3.0 3.0 1.68.6800 1.68.6800 Aaron H Charlie K

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3.1 Procedure

1 Introduction This demonstrates how to back up the current system version of an Omron TM robot, how to restore the robot to a previous system version, and how to update the firmware to a newer system version. 2 Useful Documents The ADE Team strongly recommends reviewing the following documents in addition to this one: In addition to the documents listed above, all Omron TM related downloads can be found at: https://industrial.omron.us/en/products/tm-series#downloads 3 Backup In some cases, the Omron TM robot must be restored to a former system version. However, it is entirely the user’s responsibility to regularly keep a good set of backup points to which the robot can be restored.

It is also important to note that restoring the robot to a previous system version is currently the only method to “downgrade” the robot, as the Update function only 3.1 Procedure 1. Go to Backup\ Restore in the System menu. a. Click on the Backup button so that it is highlighted green. b. Enter a file name. c. Click on the blue Backup button. Figure 3.1 - System Setting Menu Omron TM Collaborative Robot: Backup, Restore, Update – Ver. 1 Page 3 of 9 TM Flow Software Manual I626-E-02 TM Initial Startup Tech Note Document number TBD

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3.2 Recommended Backup Points

Figure 3.2 - Backup Screen 2. The following will be backed up: a. Firmware b. Projects c. Settings – TCP's, robot parameters, etc. A maximum of three backup points are allowed . To delete a backup point, click on the Restore button and then click the delete button, marked by an X in a red box. 3.2 Recommended Backup Points Since only 3 backup points are allowed, therefore the ADE team’s suggested backup points are: 1. Upon initial setup (to retain a copy of the factory default settings). 2. After commissioning is complete. 3. Before updating to a new version of the firmware or before trying anything irreversible. Omron TM Collaborative Robot: Backup, Restore, Update – Ver. 1 Page 4 of 9

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4 Restore

4 Restore To restore everything in the selected backup file; a. Click the Restore button so that it is highlighted green. b. Choose the file you want to restore. c. To keep the current firmware, make sure to uncheck the box next to Restore Robot Firmware . d. Click the blue Restore button in the lower right corner. Figure 4.1 - Restore Screen CAUTION : Do not remove power during the backup and restore process Omron TM Collaborative Robot: Backup, Restore, Update – Ver. 1 Page 5 of 9

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