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PART 2 OPTIONAL BOARDS FOR RC5
CONTROLLER
Chapter5 Floppy Disk Drive
The floppy disk drive is an optional storage device that stores or reads data such as
robot programs, to/from a floppy disk. It may be built in the robot controller.
5.1 Floppy Disk Drive Functions
The floppy disk drive has the following functions:
Formatting
This function initializes a floppy disk so that it can store data. You need to initialize a
new floppy disk before use.
Floppy disks will be initialized in MS-DOS format.
Saving
This function stores programs, CALSET data, etc. from the robot controller onto a
floppy disk.
Loading
This function reads programs, CALSET data, etc. from a floppy disk to the robot
controller.
Caution NEVER load the CALSET data prepared for other robots. If
loaded, the robot will malfunction. It is DANGEROUS.
5.2 Floppy Disk Drive Specifications
The table below lists the specifications of the built-in floppy disk drive.
Table 3-6 Built-in Floppy Disk Drive Specifications
Item Specifications
Power source 5 VDC (supplied from the robot controller)
Environmental conditions
Temperature : 5 to 40°C
Humidity : 20% to 80% (without dew condensation)
Weight 155 g (body alone)
Type 2HD, 3.5-inch floppy disk
Applicable floppy disk
Storage
capacity
1.44 MB
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