USB devices

Application

A USB device allows transmitting data and saving data externally.

Requirements

  • USB 2.0 or 3.0
  • USB device with supported file system
  • The control supports USB devices with the following file systems:

    • FAT
    • VFAT
    • exFAT
    • ISO9660
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    Tip

    The control does not support USB devices with other file systems, such as NTFS.

  • A ready data interface
  • Serial data transfer

  • USB devices are permitted in SELinux
  • SELinux security software

  • If user administration is active, the HEROS.NormalUser role
  • User administration

Description of function

The control displays a USB device as a drive in the navigation column of the Files operating mode or of the Open File workspace.

The control automatically detects USB devices. If you connect a USB device with a file system that is not supported, the control generates an error message.

Before executing an NC program saved on the USB device, the file must be transferred to the control hard disk.

When transmitting large files, the control displays the data transmission progress at the bottom of the navigation and content column.

Removing a USB device

To remove a USB device:

    1. Select Eject
    2. The control opens a pop-up window and asks whether you want to eject the USB device.

    1. Press OK
    2. The control shows the message The USB device can be removed now.

    Notes

     
    Notice
    Caution: Danger due to manipulated data!
    If you execute NC programs directly from a network drive or a USB device, you have no control over whether the NC program has been changed or manipulated. In addition, the network speed can slow down the execution of the NC program. Undesirable machine movements or collisions may result.
    1. Copy the NC program and all called files to the TNC: drive
     
    Notice
    Caution: Data may be lost!
    Always remove a connected USB device properly, otherwise data may be damaged or deleted!
    1. Use the USB port for transfer and backup only; do not use it for editing and executing NC programs
    2. Use the icon to remove USB devices when data transfer is complete
    • If an error message is displayed when connecting a USB device, check the setting in the SELinux security software.
    • SELinux security software

    • If the control displays an error message when using a USB hub, ignore and acknowledge the message with the CE key.
    • Prepare a backup of the files on the control at regular intervals.
    • Data backup