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RJ3 Controller Restore

This document provides instructions for restoring a robot controller using an image backup file from another controller. It describes inserting a memory card with backup files, booting into restore mode, selecting to restore from images, and allowing the restore process to complete which will wipe the existing software and load the backup making the two controllers now identical from a software perspective. It cautions to never initialize and warns the restore is not reversible, and notes the robot will need to be re-mastered after as servo counts are lost in the process.

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RJ3 Controller Restore

This document provides instructions for restoring a robot controller using an image backup file from another controller. It describes inserting a memory card with backup files, booting into restore mode, selecting to restore from images, and allowing the restore process to complete which will wipe the existing software and load the backup making the two controllers now identical from a software perspective. It cautions to never initialize and warns the restore is not reversible, and notes the robot will need to be re-mastered after as servo counts are lost in the process.

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----------------------------------------------RESTORE-----------------------------------------------EXAMPLEif you create an image back-up from the controller on B13, and then use it to restore the controller

on B14 B13 Create image back-up B14 Use above image back-up from B13 to restore controller on B14 B13 = B14software, program, and configuration will be identical These two controllers will now be identical from a software perspective. You will have to re-master the robot, as the servo counts are lost during this process. Please remember to touch up the points on any mold programs before starting production.

Ok now we will restore the controller image files. Insert your compact flash card that has your image back up files.

Turn off power to the controller.

Press and hold the F1 and F5 keys at the same time when turning on the power to the controller. You can let go when you see the boot menu.

From the BOOT MONITOR menu, select 4. Controller backup/restore !!!! Never hit 3. INIT start, this will wipe the controller memory !!!!

From the BACKUP / RESTORE MENU select 3. Restore Controller as Images

!!! This is the point of no-return !!! Make ABSOLUTELY certain that you have the correct image file backup on your memory card, because the first thing this does is wipe the existing software from the controller. Also, dont try to load an RJ3 image file onto an RJ3ib controller, or visa versa, as it will permanently damage the controller hardware Select 1 for yes.

The controller will first delete all images on the internal memory, and then begin loading the images stored on the memory card. This process can take about 5 minutes. When finished you will be prompted with Restore completePress ENTER to return.

You will be returned to the BOOT MONITOR menu. At this point you can turn power off, and then back on to the controller, and let it start up as normal. When the controller restarts, it will be loaded with the exact programs, configurations, and settings of whatever controller the image files originally came from. For instanceif you create image back-ups from a controller on B13, and then use them to restore the controller on B14, these two controllers will be identical software and program wise. You will now have to re-master the robot, as the servo counts have been lost. Please remember to touch up any programs before beginning production.

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