B–63173EN/03 APPENDIX F. MEMORY CARD INTERFACE
F.1 Power Mate i MAIN BODY
Overview The memory card interface at the front of the main unit can be used for data input/output to and from the Power Mate. This appendix describes the specifications of the usable memory cards and provides notes on their use.
SRAM cards SRAM cards that conform to any of the following standards can be used: D TYPE 1 or TYPE2 4.0 or later, as defined by the Japan Electronic Industry Development Association (JEIDA) D TYPE1 or TYPE2 2.0 or later, as defined by the Personal Computer Memory Card International Association (PCMCIA) D PC Card Standard SRAM cards operable only on 3.3 V cannot be used because they cannot be physically inserted. FANUC has checked the operation of the following FANUC–designated SRAM cards:
1MB SRAM card Fujitsu Media Device MB98A91023–20
2MB SRAM card Fujitsu Media Device MB98A91123–20
NOTE Since the SRAM memory card holds a backup copy of battery data, the memory card cannot be used for backing up the SRAM data of the Power Mate i.
Flash memory cards Series 2 flash memory cards from Intel Corp. (or equivalents) can be used. As with SRAM cards, however, flash memory cards operable only on 3.3 V cannot be used because they cannot be physically inserted. Flash memory cards using non–Intel flash memory as a built–in chip cannot be used. When the flash memory card is formatted and written on a personal computer, however, it may prove possible to read the card. FANUC has checked the operation of the following FANUC–designated flash memory card:
4MB flash memory card Intel IMC004FLSA
NOTE 1 The 265KB, 512KB, and 1MB flash memory cards usable with the Power Mate D do not work with the Power Mate i. 2 The 4MB flash memory card that is compatible with the Power Mate H can also be used with the Power Mate i.
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Memory card capacity The capacity of a memory card is usually represented as that when the card is unformatted. After the card is formatted, the actually usable capacity will be slightly less. Thus, the capacity of the memory card to be used must be greater than the size of the data or programs to be stored. (Example) When storing 512K bytes of data A memory card having a capacity of at least 1M byte is required. On flash memory cards, the last 128–KB area is used as the buffer area, further reducing the usable capacity by 128K bytes.
Memory card formatting The BOOT SYSTEM formats a memory card using method called the FAT file system. The formatting method called the flash file system is also supported. However, the FAT file system and flash file system are not compatible with each other, and the read and list functions cannot be used.
File operation with a Flash memory cards do not allow individual files to be deleted; all the files flash memory card on a flash memory card need to be deleted at the same time. Accordingly, the following operations cannot be performed: D Deletion of an existing file D Renaming of a file D Overwriting of a file
Notes on formatting a CardPro uses the flash file system as standard to format a flash memory flash memory card with card. When using CardPro to format a flash memory card used with the CardPro boot system, use the following command to format the card. A:CPFORMAT drive–name:/F:FLASHFAT/NOCIS
Using a flash memory card formatted with the Ramzo CardPro BOOT SYSTEM on other systems Reading of files f f Addition of files No file addition function is available.
Listing of files f f
Using a flash memory card formatted with Ramzo CardPro other systems on the BOOT SYSTEM Reading of files f f Addition of files f
Listing of files f f
NOTE 1 Ramzo is a memory card reader/writer manufactured by Adtech System Science. 2 CardPro is a memory card reader/writer manufactured by Data IO.
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Names and functions of components
Write protect switch
Battery case
Name Function
1 Write protect Writing to the memory card can be disabled by setting the switch write protect switch.
Writing is enabled. Writing is disabled.
2 Battery case A battery for data backup is housed within an SRAM memory card. Flash memory cards do not have a battery case.
Inserting a memory card A memory card has an insertion guide to protect against reverse insertion. Pay attention to the orientation of the memory card.
Battery The batteries used with FANUC–supplied SRAM memory cards were of the CR2325 and BR2325 types. These batteries were difficult to obtain, so the CR2025 battery was introduced to replace these batteries in May, 1997. By replacing the battery holder, the user can use SRAM memory cards that used the previous batteries (CR2325 and BR2325) with the new battery (CR2025). SRAM memory cards 1) A87L–0001–0150#jjj Manufacturer’s model: MB98A9jj33–20 Battery type 1) Before the change: CR2325 or BR2325 D Indication on the side of the memory card: 9jj33–20 S000 jjj jjj 2) After the change: CR2025 or equivalent (common battery intended for use in electronic calculators) D Indication on the side of the memory card: 9jj33–20 9157 jjj jjj
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Battery holder replacement 1) By replacing the battery holder, the user can use SRAM memory cards that used the previous batteries (CR2325 and BR2325) with the new battery (CR2025). 2) The battery holder set for CR2025 is available from shops handling Fujitsu electronic devices. D Ordering code: MB98XXX–holder set–09146 D Contents of the set: Battery holder (1), battery (CR2025) (1), manual (1)
Battery replacement (1)While pressing down the fixing claw, pull out the battery case.
(2)Replace the battery with a new one. Match the + mark of the battery with the + mark on the battery case.
Battery case
(3)Return the battery case to its original position, then check that the battery operates normally.
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ATA card 1. Overview The PCMCIA card interface of FANUC Power Mate i–D/H allows data input/output via a flash ATA card (operating on 5 V). The flash ATA card has the advantage that data can be input and output with a personal computer including the PCMCIA interface without a special PC card writer. 2. Supported software editions The supported software editions are as follows:
Model Series Edition
System software Power Mate i–D 88E0 09 or later
Power Mate i–H 88F0 08 or later
88F1 01 or later
Boot software Power Mate i–D/H 881I 05 or later
3 Flash ATA card specifications A flash ATA card to be used must meet the following standards and types. Note that all flash ATA cards that conform to the indicated standards do not always ensure operation. For the cards FANUC has checked the card operation, see Item 4. 3–1 Card standards PCMCIA (Personal Computer Memory Card International Association) PC Card standard Release 2.1, PCMCIA PC Card ATA Release 1.02 3–2 Card type PCMCIA TYPE I and TYPE II 3–3 Card operation mode PC–ATA specification 3–4 Operating voltage of cards Cards operable only on 5 V and cards operable on 5 V and 3.3 V (automatic switching) 4 Flash ATA cards of which operation has been checked As of April in 1999, FANUC had confirmed the operation of the following cards on the Power Mate i. (These cards support automatically switching between 5 V and 3.3 V.)
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1) When a flash ATA card is used for data input/output (for data saving and restoration)
Manufacturer Model number Capacity Remarks
Hitachi, Ltd. HB286008A3 8MB Production discontinued HB286015A3 15MB
HB286030A3 30MB
HB286045A3 45MB
HB289016A4 16MB Under volume production HB289032A4 32MB
HB289048A4 48MB
Matsushita Electric BN–012AB 12MB Industrial Co., Ltd. BN–020AB 20MB
BN–040AB 40MB
SanDisk Co. SDP3B–20 20MB Production discontinued SDP3B–40 40MB
NOTE 1 For other than the above cards, FANUC has not checked operation. 2 The above flash ATA cards support automatic switching between 5 V and 3.3 V. 3 Cards operable only on 3.3 V cannot be used. 4 When a manufacturer changes the specification of a card listed above, the operation of the card can be disabled.
CAUTION When an ATA flash card is used with a Power Mate CNC other than the Power Mate i–D/H, the CNC itself or the card may be damaged electrically. Therefore, although an ATA flash card can be physically inserted into the PCMCIA card interface of Power Mate CNCs other than the Power Mate i–D/H, be very careful not to insert the ATA flash card by mistake.
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5 Support of operations in each function 5–1 Support in the boot system function
SRAM memory Flash memory System monitor menu function Operation Flash ATA card card card
1. SYSTEM DATA LOADING Note 2) File listing Ę Ę Ę
File read Ę Ę Ę
4. SYSTEM DATA SAVE File write Ę Ę Note 3) Ę
5. SRAM DATA SRAM BACKUP File write Ę Ę Note 3) Ę BACKUP RESTORE SRAM File read Ę Ę Ę
6. MEMORRY CARD FILE DELETE File listing Ę Ę Note 2) File deletion Ę Note 3) Ę
7. MEMORY CARD FORMAT Card formatting Ę Ę D Note 1)
For details on the specifications of the boot system, also refer to the following maintenance manual (the description of the boot system in an appendix): S FANUC Power Mate i–D/H Maintenance Manual B–63175EN 5–2 Support of operations in the data I/O function using a memory card (I/O channel: 4 is set in parameter No. 20)
SRAM memory Flash memory Function Operation Flash ATA card card card
File directory display File listing Ę Ę Ę
File search File listing Ę Ę Ę
File read File listing Ę Ę Ę
File read Ę Ę Ę
File write File listing Ę Ę Ę
File write Ę Note 3) Ę
File deletion File listing Ę Ę Ę
File deletion Ę Note 3) Ę
For details on the specifications of the data input/output function using a memory card, also refer to the following maintenance manual: S FANUC Power Mate i–D/H Maintenance Manual B–63175EN
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NOTE 1 Flash ATA cards are formatted in the quick format mode (the file allocation table and directory information in the root directory are cleared). For an unformatted flash ATA card, format it with a personal computer. 2 Files on a memory card that can be displayed and selected are the first 64 files registered in the root directory area. 3 On a flash memory card, a particular file cannot be erased. File erasure must be performed for the entire card at a time. Therefore, the following operations cannot be performed: S Deletion of already existing files S Overwrite of a file having the same name 4 When data is written to a flash memory card, the last 128KB area of the flash memory card itself is used as a buffer area. This reduces the usable capacity of the flash memory card by 128KB. 5 Only the root directory area can be used to display, read, and write files on a memory card. The subdirectory area cannot be used. File names on the memory card must each consist of up to eight uppercase alphanumeric characters, and extensions must each consist of up to three uppercase alphanumeric characters. 6 The time required to read or write data varies depending on the type and use status of the memory card. 7 When a memory card is used, files on the memory card may be erased by mistake. So, necessary data should be backed up on the personal computer.
5–3 Other supported functions For functions that supported the use of SRAM memory cards and flash memory cards, a flash ATA card can be used. S Input/output from the PMC I/O screen S Input/output of maintenance information and periodic maintenance information S Input/output of parameters by the Power Mate CNC manager For details about the specifications of the I/O functions, refer to the operator’s manual.
NOTE Flash ATA cards cannot be used in the memory card access function by C executor applications.
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