Yaskawa robot control cabinet system version upgrade is an important maintenance work. During the use of the robot, due to some force majeure, data is lost or damaged, and in the absence of backup, you can consider upgrading the system to achieve the effect of system initialization. At the same time, using the new version of the system can improve system performance and add new functions. 1 Upgrade file generation
Before upgrading, you need to back up all important files and CMOS files to prevent data loss due to unexpected situations. Make sure to obtain the correct upgrade software package from the official website or through authorized channels, and unzip it to the specified location as required. Set the upgrade software package correctly to the U disk. This step needs to be performed on the computer instead of simply copying the file to the U disk.
Before upgrading the Yaskawa robot control cabinet system, first, ensure a stable power supply and back up all important data. Then, obtain the latest version of the upgrade file from the official channel. Connect a USB drive containing the file to the control cabinet. On the control panel, enter the system settings and select the upgrade option. Follow the on – screen prompts to start the upgrade process. After completion, check the system version to confirm the success. Finally, test the robot’s basic functions to ensure normal operation.
①Double-click the file mk-vx-cf, and the dialog box on the right will pop up automatically
②Check the VersionUp SD/USB option above
③Select the disk letter where the USB is located, and change all other disk letters to “Not use”. Click the drop-down triangle on the right to pop up the “Not use” option
④Click the [START] button on the lower left, and wait for a while to display the word “OK” in the dialog box behind the disk where the USB is located, indicating that the upgrade file is successfully generated and saved to the USB.
If it fails, please check the above steps carefully and re-implement the above operations!
2 Version upgrade
①Insert the USB for upgrade on the teaching pendant, press and hold the “interlock” + “8” + “select” keys to turn on the machine ②Click “software Upgrade” to upgrade the control cabinet version
③After the software upgrade is completed, confirm that each item on the screen shows OK. If there is NG, you need to upgrade again.
④Click “power cycle” and restart the power.
When upgrading across multiple versions, it may enter maintenance mode after restarting and an alarm will appear.
3 Alarm clear
Click “System” and select safe mode
Press password 5 to enter safe mode
Click “System” and click Data Rebuild
Press Enter to continue
Click “Yes” to initialize. Alarm cleared, restart the robot
In addition, after understanding the above, here are some other suggestions:
Before performing the upgrade operation, carefully read the upgrade guide and precautions to ensure that each step can be performed in accordance with the regulations.
Avoid turning off the power or performing other operations during the upgrade process, which may cause the upgrade to fail or even damage the system.
Keep the power supply stable during the upgrade process to avoid affecting the upgrade effect due to power problems.
Make sure to use the correct and complete upgrade file package, and do not use unauthorized or damaged files for upgrade.
After the upgrade is completed, perform sufficient testing to verify that all functions are in the best condition and ensure the stable operation of the production environment.
In general, the upgrade of the Yaskawa robot control cabinet system version is a meticulous and important process that needs to be strictly followed in the correct steps. Make full preparations before the upgrade and follow the specified operating procedures. At the same time, carefully check and adjust after the upgrade to ensure a smooth transition of the system to the new version. If you encounter any problems during the upgrade process, please contact technical support for professional help in a timely manner.