Copy files from one robot to another

[Fabian Munoz]

Many times we can use the same programs logic on same of them, even if they are different models (same brand of course).

I decided to put a list of files you can copy without destroying basic data. For instance, you don't want to overwrite the servo pulses or other critical data.

I would start a list for different robots and everybody is free to add points. I would merge the different posts so the reading is understandable

It's going to be an slow process but we can create a good "cheat sheet"


FANUC   Load from MC card or USB   (select device)

1) Load  *.TP programs

   MENU, FILE, Scroll down and select  TP (all TP Programs), LOAD
              Question   LOAD MC:\*.TP        Answer YES

Fanuc will start loading files ,if it finds the same file in the controller it will prompt

MC:\xxxx.TP already exists       Answer OVERWRITE, SKIP or CANCEL   
Once is done Press SELECT to see if the programs are in the memory   (TP and MR)


2) Load *.IO   (digital, groups, configs,etc)

   MENU, FILE, Scroll down and select  IO (I/O config data), LOAD
               Question   LOAD MC:\*.IO        Answer YES

Fanuc will load the program DIOCFGSV.IO

Look at the top of the screen, it might say that needs a Controlled Start


3) Load *.VR    (Variables, NUMREG, POSREG, etc)

   MENU, FILE, Select [ DIR ], Select *.VR   Enter, Scroll and select POSREG (Position variables), LOAD
               Question   LOAD MC:\POSREG.VR        Answer YES
          Question   Convert ? PREV to exit       Answer YES

         Scroll and select NUMREG (Registers),  LOAD
                   Question   LOAD MC:\NUMREG.VR        Answer YES
              Question   Convert ? PREV to exit        Answer YES
Normally we need these two only, but we can load the others as needed.