Using the Controller Backup Function
Controller Backup by Trigger Button
This section describes the procedure for backing up the Controller settings to a USB memory device.
Insert the USB memory device into the memory port.
Wait approximately 10 seconds for the Controller to recognize the USB memory device.
Press the trigger button on the Controller.
Once data transfer is started, the following display is repeated. Wait until this display ends and the returns to its original state. (The transfer time varies depending on the size of the project and other factors.)
If the save is successful, the following will be displayed for 2 seconds.
If the save fails, the following will be displayed for 2 seconds.
Remove the USB memory device from the Controller.
KEY POINTS
- It is recommended that the USB memory device include an LED that enables the user to check the status change in step 2.
- If saving is executed with the motor turned on, saving may fail in rare cases. Either use another USB memory device, or perform the save with the motor turned off.
Data Loading by Epson RC+
For details on the procedure for using Epson RC+ to load data saved on a USB memory device and to display the Controller status, refer to the following manual.
"Epson RC+ User's Guide - [Controller] Command (Tools Menu)"
Forwarding by E-mail
This section describes the procedure for transferring data saved on a USB memory device by e-mail.
- Insert the USB memory device into a PC capable of sending e-mail.
- Make sure the following folder is on the USB memory device.
"BU_Controller type name_Serial number_Date and time" - Compress the folder identified in step 2, attach it to an email, and send it.
KEY POINTS
- If you do not want to transfer files related to your project, such as program files, delete them before transferring.
- This function can be used by end-users to send data to Epson or to a system integrator for analysis of a problem.